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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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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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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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
3rd Dec 2014
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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).
2nd Dec 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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UK pledges cash to climate fund
Commenting in advance of today’s pledge by the UK Government of millions of hundreds of millions of pounds to a UN “green fund” intended to help poor nations develop their economies more cleanly and prepare for the impact of global … Continue reading
20th Nov 2014
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Salford Council commits to tackle Air Pollution – now they must refuse Fracking, say Friends of the Earth
Commenting on news today (19 November) that Salford City Council has passed a motion, supported cross-party, which acknowledges serious air pollution and health problems in the city, and commits the council to take action (1), Helen Rimmer North West Campaigner for Friends of … Continue reading
19th Nov 2014
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Trafford Council votes against Fracking
Trafford Council last night (Wednesday 12 November) formerly voted to oppose fracking at its Full Council meeting. The Trafford Labour group had submitted a motion opposing fracking [1] which was also supported by the Liberal Democrat group. During the debate the … Continue reading
13th Nov 2014
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Govt announces fracking training hub as experts say shale overhyped
Energy minister Matthew Hancock has revealed that Blackpool and The Fylde College is to be the UK hub for the National College for Onshore Oil and Gas.
12th Nov 2014
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Local community calls on Trafford Council to support ban on Fracking
Trafford Council will debate the controversial fracking industry at its Full Council meeting tomorrow (Weds 12 November) after the Labour group submitted a motion opposing fracking [1].
11th Nov 2014
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Call for fracking regs to be weakened slammed
Reacting to calls from University of Glasgow academics for regulations on the surface vibrations caused by fracking to be weakened, Friends of the Earth Energy campaigner Tony Bosworth said: “Any move to weaken safety rules on fracking will send shock-waves … Continue reading
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Campaigners dismiss claims that Fracking will boost Northern economy
Responding to George Osborne’s claims on today’s BBC Radio 4 Today programme that fracking will help to deliver a “Northern powerhouse”, North West Campaigner Helen Rimmer said: “This is yet another desperate attempt by the Chancellor to try and win over communities who … Continue reading
8th Nov 2014
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Govt advisors slam defence of flood defences
Responding to the National Audit Office’s new report on strategic flood risk management published today (Wednesday 5 November 2014), which strongly criticises the Government for cutting investment in flood defence maintenance, Friends of the Earth climate campaigner Guy Shrubsole said: … Continue reading
5th Nov 2014
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Fracking: Friends of the Earth response to IGas Barton Moss results
Responding to a statement from unconventional gas firm IGas regarding the results from its exploration well at Barton Moss in Salford (1), which focus on shale gas potential, Friends of the Earth’s North West campaigner Helen Rimmer said: “These shale gas results … Continue reading
4th Nov 2014
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IPCC report: Urgent action needed to avoid catastrophic climate change, says Friends of the Earth
Reacting to the publication today (Sunday 2 November) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s 5th Synthesis Report, Friends of the Earth’s International Climate Campaigner Asad Rehman said: “Politicians can’t say they weren’t warned – climate change poses a … Continue reading
2nd Nov 2014
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EU2030 climate decision puts polluters’ interests first
Reacting to new EU targets for tackling climate change agreed last night, Asad Rehman, international climate campaigner at Friends of the Earth said: “David Cameron has written himself into history alongside Canadian PM Stephen Harper and Australian leader Tony Abbott as … Continue reading
24th Oct 2014
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Trafford council delays gas decision after Friends of the Earth highlights inadequate EIA
Trafford Council was forced to delay its decision over a planning application for coal-bed methane gas exploration and extraction by energy firm Igas today (Thursday 9 October 2014) after Friends of the Earth raised concerns about the planning process and an … Continue reading
9th Oct 2014
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Go-ahead for new nuclear plant slammed
Commenting on reports that the European Commission has approved a deal to use British taxpayers’ money to build a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset, Friends of the Earth’s Policy and Campaigns Director Craig Bennett said “This … Continue reading
8th Oct 2014
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Green group warns of legal challenge to gas drilling plans in Trafford
An environmental charity has written to Trafford council about plans for a coal bed methane site near Davyhulme, that could leave the council liable to legal challenge if they grant permission. [1]
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Photo call: Campaigners hand in petition to Trafford Council saying no to gas drilling in Davyhulme
Local residents and campaigners will be handing in a petition calling on Trafford Council to say no to gas drilling in Davyhulme, at Trafford Town Hall on Wednesday morning. Over 1,300 Trafford residents have signed the petition, which calls on … Continue reading
7th Oct 2014
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