Ash dieback disease
Friends of the Earth’s campaign to double UK tree cover is taking place against the background of the most serious disease to affect Britain’s trees since Dutch elm disease arrived in the 1970s. Ash dieback disease was first found in …
Photogratree Competition: Results!
The results of our 2020 Photogratree competition are in. Many thanks to our judge, nature photographer Luke Blazejewski. Of the winning entry, Luke writes ‘I love how the bright golden sky reflecting on the cold, snowy ground creates an idyllic …
Tell the Chancellor you want a green and fair recovery
The government has launched its latest plan to boost the economy after the effects of the coronavirus crisis. While it’s a step in the right direction, this plan is far from the green and fair recovery we need.
Ask your MP to back a green and fair recovery plan
In early July Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a plan to boost the UK economy after the impacts of coronavirus. This could have far-reaching impacts for the climate and nature emergency if he doesn’t get it right.
Call for a more ambitious England Tree Strategy
The government has launched a public consultation on its new England Tree Strategy – a crucial policy on the future of trees in England. So now’s the chance to have your say.
Photogratree Competition: Results!
The results of our 2020 Photogratree competition are in. Many thanks to our judge, nature photographer Luke Blazejewski. Of the winning entry, Luke writes ‘I love how the bright golden sky reflecting on the cold, snowy ground creates an idyllic …
Photogratree Competition #foemcrtree
Calling all budding nature photographers! Our photo competition closes midday Sunday 20th June!
Car-free in the twenty minute city
Imagine a city centre where you can get anywhere easily and safely. Where you can hear birdsong and breathe clean air. Where green spaces nestle amongst beautiful heritage and architecture. Where business, education and people flourish.
Mapped: more than one thousand locations in England still breaching air pollution limits
A data audit* by Friends of the Earth has revealed the 1,360 sites across England that have breached the annual Air Quality Objective for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels, which are set to protect health.
Revealed: unpublished government data shows England has enough land to triple tree cover
Friends of the Earth has analysed unpublished Forestry Commission data and found that there is enough suitable land in England to triple tree cover in England, without impacting on other Priority Habitats such as peat bogs.
“A worrying hole where clarity and understanding should have been”: Friends of the Earth reacts to George Eustice pledge for nature to be at heart of green recovery
Environment group calls for more clarity on plans to protect the environment Friends of the Earth is also calling on the government not to water down planning laws that protect the environment.
Manchester Friends of the Earth response to the Local Plan consultation
Manchester City Council is preparing its Local Plan – a plan for how the city will develop over the next 15 to 20 years.
The impact of coronavirus on the planning system
COVID-19 is causing widespread disruption to the UK planning system, which is there to ensure that the development and use of land is in the public interest. How can the right of the public to hold local decision-makers to account (and scrutinise plans for development) be protected during these difficult times?
Environment Bill Second Reading (Friends of the Earth briefing)
A new approach to environmental protections will be vital in tackling the climate and nature emergency. However, the Environment Bill currently fails to deliver...
