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Overhaul factory farming to protect farmers and consumers
September 3, 2010
Industrial farming causing food prices to rise
Bob Watson warns on embedded carbon emissions
September 3, 2010
Prof. Bob Watson comments on embedded emissions.
IPCC reform must not distract from urgent action on climate change
August 31, 2010
Don't let IPCC reform distract from climate change action
Craig Bennett joins Friends of the Earth as Director of Policy and Campaigns
August 31, 2010
New Policy and Campaigns Director joins Friends of the Earth
Spoof movie trailer launches competition for blockbuster stunt idea
August 23, 2010
The MOOvement MOOvie trailer makes waves online.
New Head of Fundraising starts at Friends of the Earth
August 23, 2010
Tracey Pritchard, our new Head of Fundraising, starts today.
Earth Overshoot Day - a wake up call for consumption habits
August 20, 2010
Friends of the Earth's thoughts on Earth Overshoot Day.
Green economy is only fair future for UK
August 17, 2010
Green economy is only fair future for UK
Government drops environmental standard for coal power stations
August 16, 2010
Govt drops green standard for dirty coal power stations
Corus to invest in offshore wind
August 13, 2010
Corus to make Teeside a hub for offshore wind
100 days of Government - and a long way to go
August 13, 2010
First 100 days of Government - the future looks ominous
Councils to sell green electricity back to the grid
August 9, 2010
Councils now able to sell back green electricity
UN climate talks conclude in Bonn
August 6, 2010
rich nations drag feet at UN climate talks in Bonn
Food price rises highlight urgent need to tackle climate change
August 4, 2010
Food price hikes another reason to tackle climate change
Government announces supermarket watchdog
August 3, 2010
Supermarket watchdog at last - victory for farmers & shoppers
UN climate talks open in Bonn
July 30, 2010
The latest round of UNFCCC talks open in Bonn, Germany.
Government waste strategy must tackle recycling
July 29, 2010
Governments waste review must raise recycling targets
UK energy statistics released
July 29, 2010
UK energy use down but due to recession not action
Grants for low-carbon vehicles survive spending cuts but will be subject to r...
July 28, 2010
Our campaigner Richard on grants for greener cars
Councils key to meeting UK's green energy target, report warns
July 27, 2010
Councils key to meeting UK green power target, says report
Huhne launches pathways to a greener 2050
July 27, 2010
Huhne statement - reaction
Huhne calls for increase in wind power
July 26, 2010
Huhne to increase wind power: Green Investment Bank should pay
Action not words needed to protect nature
July 26, 2010
get people talking about protecting the natural environment
Feeding animals home-grown could save rainforest and wildlife the size of the...
July 21, 2010
New report calls for animals to be fed home-grown
Government to axe Sustainable Development Commission
July 21, 2010
Sustainable Development Commission to go
European businesses support EU move to 30 per cent emissions reduction target
July 21, 2010
EU businesses support higher emissions cuts of 30 per cent.
Oil company criticised for funding climate sceptic groups
July 19, 2010
Oil company wrong to fund climate sceptics
Climate Change Committee urges investment in low-carbon technology
July 19, 2010
Tackling the deficit depends on a green economic recovery
£34m cuts to low carbon technology will harm UK's economic recovery
July 16, 2010
green spending cuts harm UK's economic recovery
Huhne calls for 30 per cent cut in EU emissions
July 15, 2010
Huhne calls for 30% EU emission cuts
Goverment to re-consult on national planning statements
July 15, 2010
Re-consultation on National Planning Statements welcomed
Action needed on energy inefficient homes
July 13, 2010
Action needed on energy inefficient homes
EU Commission plans to relax rules on GM crops in Europe
July 13, 2010
Concern over EU GM plans
London commute flooded by cows in call for rainforest-free food
July 13, 2010
Herds of cows hit London tube to call for rainforest-free food
Good news for councils as ban on selling green energy overturned
July 8, 2010
Good news for councils as ban on selling green energy lifted
UEA climate scientists cleared
July 7, 2010
Report clears UEA climate scientists
New Director of Fundraising, Communications and Activism at Friends of the Earth
July 5, 2010
Friends of the Earth welcomes a new senior team member.
Donate as you download and get exclusive Johnny Borrell playlist
July 5, 2010
Exclusive playlist from Razorlight frontman
Government climate advisor calls for tougher action on emissions
June 30, 2010
Govt advisor says action on emissions is failing
Green Investment Bank recommendations unveiled
June 29, 2010
Green bank call backed by Friends of the Earth
Home energy efficency programme must include rented sector
June 24, 2010
Govt plans to slash home emissions must include rented sector
MP spearheads new law for planet-friendly farming
June 24, 2010
MP to introduce new law for planet-friendly #farming
Budget should have been greener and fairer
June 22, 2010
#june budget has little to say about the environment
Government to consult on per-plane tax
June 22, 2010
Government to consult on per-plane tax #junebudget
Climate Committee warning over gas power stations
June 18, 2010
We must capture carbon to meet UK 2050 emissions target
Weekly bin collections not needed, Mr Pickles
June 18, 2010
We need to waste less - not collect waste more often.
A green budget could slash £9bn off UK debt this year
June 17, 2010
A green budget is vital to developing a low-carbon economy.
Two thirds want GM to be kept off their plate - new opinion poll
June 15, 2010
Two thirds of people in the UK don't want GM food.
Government announces waste stategy review
June 15, 2010
Defra announces a review of England's waste strategy.
Friends of the Earth launches new website
June 14, 2010
Green charity re-launches www.foe.co.uk
UN talks in Bonn close - Friends of the Earth reaction
June 11, 2010
UN talks on action on climate change in Bonn close.
'No role' for World Bank in managing climate funds - Friends of the Earth
June 10, 2010
Controversy at the UN climate change talks over climate funds.
Rich country targets 'dangerously inadequate'
June 9, 2010
Emissions cuts are at risk of being watered down at UN talks.
Forestry emissions cuts plan 'risks unravelling climate action'
June 9, 2010
Loopholes in forestry targets could undermine climate action.
GM crop trials are a waste of taxpayers' money
June 8, 2010
Commenting on the GM potato crop trials in Norfolk, Friends of the Earth's Food Campaigner Kirtana Chandrasekaran said:
Tesco chief to leave chain
June 8, 2010
Friends of the Earth reacts to news that Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy is to leave the chain next year.
Bin tax scrapped
June 7, 2010
The Government has scrapped plans to allow councils to charge residents for the amount of waste they throw out
UN climate change talks in Bonn enter second week
June 4, 2010
The UN climate talks in Bonn enter their second week.
UN climate talks in Bonn enter second week
June 4, 2010
As the UN climate change talks continue in Bonn, Friends of the Earth gives its analysis of the state of play between the major players so far.
London faces prosecution over dirty air
June 3, 2010
London gets legal warning from European Commission over failure to meet EU air quality standards
Professor resigns from Food Standards Agency over public spending on GM
June 2, 2010
A leading figure has resigned from the Food Standards Agency today in protest of the FSA's pro-GM position.
Concern over green commitment in Queen's Speech
May 25, 2010
The lack of clarity over the inclusion of green manifesto pledges in the Queen's Speech is a cause for concern, says Friends of the Earth
Blueprint for a greener future - the coalition's agreed policies
May 21, 2010
The coalition Government has published its agreed policies on the environment. Friends of the Earth has broadly welcomed them but called for a higher target for cutting UK emissions and local carbon budgets to ensure councils help tackle climate change
Coalition blueprint for a greener Britain
May 20, 2010
Government announces Emergency Budget
May 17, 2010
Next month's Emergency budget is a crucial opportunity to deliver on David Cameron's 'greenest government ever' pledge, says Friends of the Earth
Cameron promises greenest Government ever
May 14, 2010
David Cameron's pledge to lead greenest Government ever welcomed, but coalition urged to strengthen climate target
Third runway plans for Heathrow scrapped
May 12, 2010
Andy Atkins, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, welcomes an announcement that plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport will be scrapped.
Low-carbon economy must be coalition focus
May 12, 2010
Urgent action to create a low-carbon economy must be a key priority for the new coalition Government, Friends of the Earth said today (Wednesday 12 May 2010).
UN says we must tackle meat consumption to address global loss of biodiversity
May 10, 2010
New UN report confirms that that we are experiencing the biggest mass extinction since the end of the dinosaurs
Friends of the Earth welcomes first Green MP
May 7, 2010
Friends of the Earth welcomes the election of Caroline Lucas, the first Green Party MP.
Liberal Democrats and Conservatives promise bolder green electricity payment ...
April 28, 2010
Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have made welcome election pledges to boost support for local green electricity schemes and encourage households and communities to benefit from them, Friends of the Earth revealed today.
BASIC countries' environment ministers meeting concludes in South Africa
April 26, 2010
The environment ministers of China, India, Brazil and South Africa have met to discuss how to make progress towards strong and fair international action on climate change.
Liberal Democrats have greenest manifesto of main parties
April 26, 2010
The Lib Dems have greenest manifesto of the three main parties, says Friends of the Earth.
Election 2010: Conservative candidates slammed over climate commitment
April 23, 2010
The commitment of prospective Conservative MPs to tackling climate change is under question today after it was revealed that only two Tory candidates have backed a package of key measures to slash UK emissions.
Tesco announces record annual profits
April 20, 2010
Tesco announces annual profits up by 10 per cent to a record £3.4bn - to the detriment of local communities and the environment
Lib Dems announce green job plans
April 19, 2010
climate change, election 2010, green economy, green jobs
Reaction to Liberal Democrat manifesto
April 14, 2010
The Liberal Democrats have shown that the environment can be at the heart of policy-making, says Friends of the Earth.
Reaction to Conservative manifesto
April 13, 2010
The tory vision for a greener future needs greater clarity and ambition, says Friends of the Earth.
Reaction to Labour manifesto
April 12, 2010
Labour's manifesto should have set a higher bar on green issues, says Friends of the Earth.
World Bank approves South African coal-fired power station
April 8, 2010
Friends of the Earth's response to the World Bank's approval of a $3.7bn load to South Africa to build the continent's largest coal-fired power station.
World bank vote on South African coal power station - Friends of the Earth st...
April 7, 2010
Advance comment from Friends of the Earth on the imminent decision of the World Bank on whether to approve a loan to South Africa for a massive new coal-fired power station.
Councils need Local Carbon Budgets not Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme
April 1, 2010
Friends of the Earth says the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme launched by the Government today is completely unsuitable for councils, who should intead be set Local Carbon Budgets to reduce emissions in their local area.
Clean Energy Cash Back scheme launched
April 1, 2010
The Government's Clean Energy Cash Back - or feed-in tariff - scheme starts today - allowing home-owners, businesses and communities to profit from generating their own green energy.
Ed Miliband launches 'Beyond Copenhagen' plan - Friends of the Earth reaction
March 31, 2010
Friends of the Earth's executive director, Andy Atkins, responds to the Government's new international climate plan.
Government departments publish climate change plans
March 31, 2010
Government department plans to cut emissions have been welcomed, but Ministers have been urged to set tougher climate targets.
700 wind energy jobs announced
March 29, 2010
Plans to create 700 new wind turbine manufacturing jobs have been welcomed by Friends of the Earth
Fall in UK greenhouse gas emissions
March 25, 2010
Provisional government estimates for 2009 show a significant fall in UK greenhouse gas emissions.
UK Government must buy planet-friendly British food
March 25, 2010
Friends of the Earth says the Government must buy not just British food, but planet-friendly food that does not contribute to the destruction of rainforests.
Budget fails to tackle emissions from transport
March 24, 2010
The Budget does not contain the measures needed to cut emissions from transport, Friends of the Earth said today.
Budget 2010: campaign victory as Chancellor sets up green bank
March 24, 2010
Friends of the Earth has welcomed Government plans, unveiled in today's Budget, to set up a Green Investment Bank. The environmental campaigning charity has played a leading role in the campaign for one since January 2009.
MPs call for reforms to energy planning policy
March 23, 2010
Today's call from MPs for reforms to Government draft planning policies on major energy infrastructure projects has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.
MPs present meaty challenge to new Government
March 23, 2010
Peter Ainsworth MP (Conservative, East Surrey) has today presented a Sustainable Livestock Bill check to the House of Commons.
James Orr becomes Director of Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland
March 22, 2010
The new Northern Ireland Director of Friends of the Earth, James Orr, takes up his post today (Monday 22 March 2010).
Darling must use Budget to boost jobs and cut bills
March 22, 2010
The Chancellor must create a stronger, safer economy by laying the foundations for a green future in next week's Budget, says Friends of the Earth.
Conservative plans for a Green Investment Bank
March 19, 2010
David Cameron is to announce Conservative plans for a Green Investment Bank - welcomed by Friends of the Earth.
ASA ruling on climate change adverts
March 17, 2010
Response to the ASA's ruling on the Government's climate change adverts
High-speed rail link announced
March 11, 2010
A new high speed rail link could play a significant role in tackling climate change - but government plans announced today may not cut emissions, Friends of the Earth said today.
Tesco store rejected in Sheringham
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.
Fears over carbon emissions as IPC opens for business
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).
Meat labelling code only addresses part of a bigger problem
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.
