Chippenham & Beyond

2008 has been the tenth warmest year on record, according to today's preliminary report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

As UN climate negotiations fizzle out in Poznan, Poland, Friends of the Earth warns of a global climate crisis unless the world takes urgent action to cut emissions.

The European Union's failure to agree on effective measures to tackle climate change has been slammed by Friends of the Earth.

Disappointment as Greater Manchester residents reject plans to revolutionise its transport network

The UK government is being urged by Friends of the Earth to show international leadership and kick-start stalling UN climate negotiations by unilaterally pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2020.

Large-scale factory farming of meat and dairy is obliterating rainforests and must be tackled by Government investment in building a healthy British farming sector, according to a new report released today by Friends of the Earth.

Friends of the Earth has welcomed today's EU agreement committing the bloc to securing 20 per cent of its energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2020 but expressed disappointment at plans to increase the use of biofuels

Responding to today's postponement of a Government decision on expanding Heathrow until January 2009, Friends of the Earth said it hoped Ministers were beginning to wake up to the massive environmental consequences of allowing airports to expand.

EU is close to reaching agreement on a new deal on renewable energy

Friends of the Earth's Senior Transport Campaigner Tony Bosworth called last night's EU agreement on cars and carbon dioxide "a depressing outcome on a vital piece of climate legislation".

Friends of the Earth is delighted that the Climate Change Committee recognises that UK greenhouse gas emissions must be slashed by 42 per cent by 2020 - but warns this must not be conditional on reaching an international deal.

Friends of the Earth is calling on schools and youth groups across the UK to sign up to its Shout About activity week. The project will show young people how to take action to tackle climate change in their local communities

The Government will be given official advice on Monday (1 December 2008) on what action it must take in the next few years to meet its legal obligation to tackle climate change.

Two groundbreaking pieces of legislation that will radically cut UK greenhouse gas emissions are expected to become law this evening (Wednesday 26 November 2008).

A monthly mass cycle ride through the streets of London - Critical Mass - is not unlawful, the House of Lords has ruled today.

The Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report has fallen a long way short of leading Britain out of the economic downturn by investing in a low carbon economy, Friends of the Earth said today (Monday 24 November 2008).

Greater Manchester could become a national leader in developing a state of the art transport system if residents vote ‘yes' in a referendum that starts today, says a coalition of health, environmental and transport organisations.

The Government must use its Pre-Budget Report to lift Britain out of recession and end fuel poverty by investing in new green industries and cutting energy waste, says Friends of the Earth

New legislation agreed by MPs today should kick-start a revolution in small-scale renewable energy generation by homes, businesses and communities, said Friends of the Earth.

The award for best green website was given to Friends of the Earth's website, thebigask.com, at the Green Awards in London last night (12 November 2008).