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March 4, 2010
The decision today (Thursday 4 March 2010) by North Norfolk District Council to reject an application for a new Tesco store in the historic town of Sheringham has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.
March 1, 2010
Government plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects such as power stations and large waste incinerators threaten efforts to tackle climate change and undermine local democracy, Friends of the Earth warned today (Monday 1 March 2010).
February 23, 2010
The meat labelling scheme announced today by Environmental Secretary Hilary Benn isn't enough to fix the food chain, Friends of the Earth has said.
February 18, 2010
Yvo de Boer has resigned as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
February 12, 2010
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will co-chair the United Nations High Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.
February 10, 2010
The UK Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil and Energy Security (ITPOES) has warned that the world could be on course for an "oil crunch".
February 9, 2010
India's environment minister has halted the commercial cultivation of a genetically modified aubergine - a move welcomed by Friends of the Earth.
February 8, 2010
Friends of the Earth says that the Environmental Audit Committee's report on carbon trading, released today, is the 'nail in the coffin' of the schemes.
February 4, 2010
A Grocery Supply Code of Practice which comes into force today (Thursday, 4 February 2010) must be properly enforced by an ombudsman to stop the bullying tactics of supermarkets towards suppliers, says Friends of Earth.
February 3, 2010
Friends of the Earth has welcomed Ofgem's call for reform of the UK's energy system.
February 1, 2010
The cash payments that will be made to homes, businesses and communities for generating green electricity - announced today (Monday 1 February 2010) by climate secretary Ed Miliband - are lacking in ambition, says Friends of the Earth.
January 28, 2010
A new report by the Renewable Fuels Agency paints a shocking picture of the true impact of UK biofuels.
January 28, 2010
A survey published by the Department of Transport shows strong public support for reduced car use and greener travel options.
January 27, 2010
Two thirds of the population think that the Government’s plans to pay households for generating green electricity from renewable energy systems such as solar panels and river and wind turbines are not ambitious enough, a new survey reveals today.
January 22, 2010
Friends of the Earth has warned Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband that the Government could face a legal review unless it dramatically changes its draft planning policies on energy infrastructure.
January 19, 2010
Friends of the Earth welcomed today's report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee which calls for higher recycling rates from households and businesses.
January 14, 2010
Green groups have welcomed proposals for changes to the legal system to improve access to justice in environmental protection cases and have called on the Government to make the necessary changes to costs rules.
January 13, 2010
In response to the Government’s decision to consult further on the supermarket watchdog, Helen Rimmer, food campaigner for Friends of the Earth, said:
January 11, 2010
A new report by a committee of MPs which urges the Government to strengthen its policies for tackling climate change and to set tougher emission reduction targets has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth
January 8, 2010
Today's green light for a major expansion in UK offshore wind development has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth, but the environmental campaign group says the Government must do more to maximises the benefits of the UK's huge green energy potential.
January 6, 2010
Responding to Professor John Beddington's speech to the Oxford Farming Conference today, Friends of the Earth’s food campaigner, Helen Rimmer, said
January 5, 2010
The Government's boiler scrappage scheme is a welcome initiative but pathetically small, Friends of the Earth said today.
January 5, 2010
In response to the Conservative’s plans to introduce a supermarket watchdog, Helen Rimmer, food campaigner for Friends of the Earth said:
January 5, 2010
Responding to the release of the Government's Food 2030 vision for the future of food, Friends of the Earth‘s food campaigner Helen Rimmer said:
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