With media reports suggesting that the coalition Government has failed to include a 2030 decarbonisation target in the Energy Bill, Friends of the Earth has shown that support from business and charities far outweighs the opposition. Friends of the Earth …
The Government is undermining Britain’s commitment to renewable energy. It continues to subsidise power stations that burn trees. Instead it should be investing in clean, green, renewable energy like solar, wind and wave power.
Brilliant news. Friends of the Earth supporters have helped turn a corner on the campaign for Clean British Energy. First, Ed Miliband said he supports a target for clean electricity by 2030. Now the Liberal Democrats have voted in favour …
If you were out early this morning, you may have spotted some Great Britons being decorated with alternative ‘CBE’ medals around the country.
It is 20 years since world leaders agreed to tackle climate change at the Rio Earth Summit. On 20 June they will meet in Rio again. This is their chance to make up for two decades of missed opportunities. Deputy …
The Rio+20 Earth Summit is taking place in Rio de Janeiro this June, 20 years on from the original Rio Earth Summit. The UK should be leading the move to a fair and green economy, not going backwards on its …
Last year mining company Cuadrilla triggered earthquakes in Lancashire. This was caused by drilling for shale gas in a controversial process known as fracking. As well as causing earthquakes, fracking causes air pollution and can contaminate water supplies. And shale …
The Government will announce a new Bill that will reform the energy market in the Queen’s speech on 9 May. Recent research revealed that 85% of us want the Big Six energy companies to develop clean British power from our …
