Photogratree Competition #foemcrtree
Calling all budding nature photographers! Trees are one of our biggest natural allies in the fight against climate change. They clean the air and water, improve soil health and provide homes to thousands of species.
Groundswell 2020 Events Community Action for Climate Justice
The clock is ticking. Less than 12 years – that's how long scientists say we have left to fix the climate. Heatwaves, floods, forest fires in the Arctic – the effects of climate change are happening and the window of opportunity to act is closing.
What does the Heathrow ruling mean for other projects?
Friends of the Earth won its campaign to protect the climate from Heathrow's planned third runway. Lawyer Katie de Kauwe reflects on the significance of the win – and what it might mean for other projects.
Start banking with Triodos and we’ll donate £40 to Friends of the Earth
Open a Triodos Current Account, Savings Account or Cash ISA with Triodos Bank UK, and for every new customer they’ll donate £40 to us once your balance reaches £100.
Act on climate change. Switch to renewable energy
Fed up of paying money to climate-wrecking companies? We've got three incredible offers for you if you switch to renewable energy...
Demand a stronger Environment Bill (Friends of the Earth)
From devastating flooding to toxic air pollution, we need to rapidly restore our degraded environment.
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.
Screening of “The Race is On”
On the 26/11/2019, with MMU’s support, we organised a screening at MMU Business School. The film was the 2019 documentary “The Race is On: Secrets and Solutions of Climate”. Directed by Paul Maple, it is a concise and yet quite …
Great British Bird Watch 2020 at Sale Water Park
After last year’s successful visit to Fletcher Moss, our Nature volunteers invited bird lovers to join us in the RSPB’s annual bird survey at Sale Water Park, further down the Mersey Valley
UN CLIMATE SUMMIT DELAYED TO 2021
Friends of the Earth Scotland, and Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland joint statement
Budget 2020 – Friends of the Earth reaction
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Budget, Friends of the Earth’s head of policy, Mike Childs, said: “This Budget contains a massive road-building programme which completely destroys any pretence of UK government leadership ahead of this years’ crucial climate summit.
Campaigners call on Manchester to reduce climate-wrecking emissions from Manchester Airport, and drop road building schemes
Manchester Friends of the Earth welcomes the City Council’s ambition to halve carbon emissions from the city’s homes, workplaces and ground transport over the next five years and to reduce aviation emissions from Manchester Airport.
Coronavirus guidance from national Friends of the Earth
Our recommendations regarding coronavirus. We will continue to monitor government advice on the subject and will review and update this page accordingly. Please do check back regularly.
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...
Northern Quarter consultation: Piccadilly Station to Victoria station walking and cycling proposal – Love Your Bike response
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the consultation on the proposed walking and cycling route from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Victoria Station. Our response is into sections that correspond with the structure of the consultation document. Each section …
