Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-11-18-Speech-2-294"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-11-18"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20031118.11.2-294"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-11-18-Speech-2-2952
lpv:speaker	lp:Patricia McKENNA2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, I would like to thank the rapporteur, Mrs Gutiérrez-Cortines, for her report. It has already been pointed out that this is a very important issue: soil is a vital component for our existence. Regarding coastal erosion, I was rapporteur in this Parliament some time ago on coastal zone management. The issue of land use was outside the scope of that report. However, in relation to coastal erosion, a number of elements need to be taken into account, particularly in relation to developments that take place along our coasts. Some coastal erosion is related to nature and is thus outside our control, but quite a lot of coastal erosion is a result of irresponsible planning and development. Inland erosion and desertification again come down to the use of our land. The issue of over-grazing in Ireland has caused a major problem in relation to soil erosion in the west of Ireland and also in some other places. Forestry is an issue which has caused major problems in relation to soil erosion throughout the European Union, particularly in the southern part of Europe. These are things that can easily be solved by looking at the way we use land. In relation to farming, we need to look at the long-term consequences of the kinds of chemicals – such as pesticides and herbicides – used in the soil. As the last speaker said, soil is vital not just in terms of beauty and aesthetic value, but also in terms of our survival, the survival of farming communities, and even the survival of those that to a certain extent have contributed to the major problem in relation to soil. I would like to congratulate the Commission for focusing on this issue, because like water and other issues, it is extremely important."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; G/EFA (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Green Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member; PECH (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the Member States of ASEAN, south-east Asia and the Republic of Korea (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"McKenna (Verts/ALE )."1

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