3 Amendments of Francisco GUERREIRO related to 2020/2273(INI)
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. Whereas light pollution alters the natural night light levels for humans, animals and plants, thus negatively affecting biodiversity by, for example, unbalancing the migratory, nocturnal and reproductive activity of animals, leading also to the loss of insects and pollinators, who are fatally drawn to artificial light;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Takes note of the conclusions of the “Fitness Check of the Birds and Habitats Directives” published by the Commission in 2017; however, refers to recent studies of scientists and experts which show that over the last 25 years birds have suffered from significant declines and show no sign of recovery; in light of this, calls on the Commission to update and enlarge the Directives’ Annexes without undue delay;
Amendment 849 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that the objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy are fully reflected in the future Zero Pollution Action Plan, which should also address noise and light pollution and set an ambitious and binding 2030 reduction target on the use of outdoor artificial light at night given the adverse impact of light pollution on biodiversity; furthermore, calls on the Commission to propose guidelines on how artificial light at night can be reduced by Member States;