POSTS ARCHIVE
Our website contains a variety of items dating back to 2001. You can use this archive to explore by year, campaign theme, specific campaign, and category.
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Festive Ecards
Missed the last Christmas post? Or chosen not to spend money on paper cards this year? Send a festive ecard to your friends, family and colleagues.
21st Dec 2014
Panorama gets under the skin of Apple’s ethical claims
The media just won’t leave Apple alone – I almost feel sorry for them. I know I shouldn’t feel sorry for the global megabrand, but I almost do: Apple’s getting the Panorama treatment.
18th Dec 2014
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Don’t scrap EU action plan on resource-use, say manufacturers and retailers
Some of the UK’s biggest businesses and trade groups – including Unilever, IKEA, Kingfisher, M&S and EEF, the Manufacturers’ Organisation – have put intense pressure on the European Commission [EC] not to scrap crucial plans to use natural resources much … Continue reading
16th Dec 2014
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Lima climate talks end with little progress
The international community have failed to make significant progress towards securing an effective climate change agreement in Paris next year, Friends of the Earth said today, as the latest round of talks in Lima, Peru closed.
14th Dec 2014
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72 hours to save 58,000 lives. EU Clean Air package under threat
On Thursday 11 December, we learned that new EU president Jean Claude Juncker, is planning to abandon two packages which could prevent 58,000 premature deaths from air pollution by 2030, save £31-110bn, and create over 580,000 jobs.
13th Dec 2014
Euro MPs vote to weaken the ban on discarding fish
A year ago our politicians voted to change how Europe fishes for food. One year on, MEPs are already breaking their pledge to safeguard our fish stocks.
12th Dec 2014
Stop Brussels caving in on toxic air and resource waste (Twitter Action)
European Commission proposals on the circular economy and air quality are in imminent danger of being scrapped. These are crucial plans aimed at making Europe use resources more wisely and address the air pollution public health crisis.
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Tell the Government to get out of the way and let schools have solar panels
If schools could borrow money for solar panels they could save up to £8,000 a year while producing the lovely clean energy that we desperately need.
11th Dec 2014
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EU action on air pollution and waste under threat
Fears are growing that the EU may be on the verge of scrapping crucial plans to clean up our polluted air and cut waste.
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Energy efficiency crucial, says Friends of the Earth, following new report on energy prices and bills
In response to the new report, from the Government’s committee on climate change, which has found policies to support low-carbon electricity have already reduced emissions by the equivalent of taking 10 million cars off the road, Simon Bullock, Friends of … Continue reading
10th Dec 2014
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Concerns with Metrolink tram routes: Statement to Manchester Cycle Forum
On Thursday 4th December 2014, cycle forum members were invited to a briefing meeting to look at the proposed signage for the ‘cycling provision’ at the Southmoor Road / Altrincham Road junction in Wythenshawe which has already been built as … Continue reading
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MPs call for action on air pollution
Responding to the Environmental Audit Committee report on air quality published today, Friends of the Earth Campaigner Jenny Bates said: “This damning report reinforces the ‘public health imperative’ to tackle filthy air which kills tens of thousands of people prematurely in … Continue reading
8th Dec 2014
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Condition of UK fracking wells questioned
Well integrity – it sounds like a philosophical question, right? Does the well have integrity? But in the strange world of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, it’s regarded as key to ensuring that some of the environmental and health and safety … Continue reading
Update from day 1: Double your donation: The Big Give Christmas Challenge
The Big Give Christmas Challenge will match up to £50,000 of donations on a first-come first-served basis. Money that will make a huge difference to our campaigns.
3rd Dec 2014
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2014 set to be warmest on record
Commenting on early figures from the Met Office, which show 2014 is on course to be one of, if not the warmest, year on record both globally and for the UK, Friends of the Earth Climate Campaigner Simon Bullock said: … Continue reading
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Response to plans for Prestwich Cycleway and Airport City Cycleway
Here is our response to plans for Prestwich Cycleway and Airport City Cycle Way. The response from Manchester City Council is also available. Download pdf
2nd Dec 2014
Flood defence plans “wholly inadequate to keep pace with rising flood risk”
Government plans to invest over £2bn in flood defence project is not enough to protect homes and businesses from the impacts of climate change, Friends of the Earth warned today (Tuesday 2 December 2014).
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Road-building: Transport policy heading in wrong direction
Responding to the Government’s announcement today of more than 80 new road schemes, Friends of the Earth senior campaigner Jane Thomas said: “Once again UK transport policy is heading in the wrong direction.
1st Dec 2014
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Autumn Statement: Chancellor must put our health, homes and quality of life first
The Chancellor must prioritise peoples’ health, homes and quality of life in next week’s Autumn Statement, Friends of the Earth said today.
29th Nov 2014
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New report on climate impacts a ‘wake-up call’ for politicians to act
Reacting to a new Royal Society report published today (Thursday 27 November 2014), warning that exposure of human populations to extreme weather is set to increase as global climate and population size, location and age continue to change, Friends of … Continue reading
27th Nov 2014
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