Via our friends at Avaaz:

On February 23rd, Europe could pass a directive that would introduce strict pollution controls and stop the flow of deadly tar sands oil into the EU. But 5 countries are blocking this crucial law.

Tar sands oil destroys forests, lakes, and emits 25% more carbon pollution than other oil. But for Canada it is a money making bonanza, and the government and big oil companies are ferociously lobbying Europe to open the flood gates to this black gold. Right now the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain are caving to pressure, but if we can get just 3 of them to put people and the planet before oil profits, we can win!

TAKE ACTION NOW:

Urge European member states to support the vote in favour of the directive to classify tar sands oil as highly polluting at Avaaz online!

LEARN MORE:

Peace Laureates urge EU heads of state: no tar sands oil, Nobel Women’s Initiative, February23, 2012.

Canada threatens retaliation, CTV News, February 20, 2012.