Manchester Friends of the Earth | Archive of website content

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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. See also our new releases, our media appearances and our newsletters.

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Draft Environment Bill not a blueprint for greener post-Brexit Britain

news release

20th Dec 2018

Government urged to take no deal Brexit off table to protect our environment

Government Waste Strategy published – Friends of the Earth reaction

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news release

18th Dec 2018

The government’s Resources and Waste Strategy, published today, could significantly cut waste and boost recycling, Friends of the Earth said today – but only if clear targets and action are included.

Climate summit fails to agree tough action to slash emissions

climate

news release

17th Dec 2018

The talks ended with weak action and gaping holes in the rule book for meeting climate targets

Revealed: The Impact of Winter Hill and Saddleworth Moor Fires on Air Quality in Greater Manchester (IPPR North)

transport

news release

The devastating fires at Winter Hill and Saddleworth Moor are likely to have had a shocking impact on the air breathed by people in Greater Manchester, according to new analysis by the leading think-tank for the North of England.

Largest earthquake in Lancashire since fracking started

climate

news release

11th Dec 2018

A 1.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Blackpool, Lancashire today

Let’s make 2019 the year we save the planet: Friends of the Earth’s New Year’s resolutions for the climate

climate

news release

10th Dec 2018

Friends of the Earth has pulled together a list of the lifestyle changes that will have the biggest positive impact on the planet; in terms of saving energy and cutting emissions.

Climate agreements after Paris: countries, payments, and the climate emergency

climate

news release

6th Dec 2018

A report reviewing climate commitments under the Paris Agreement by country has been released during the UN climate conference in Poland. “After Paris: inequality, fair shares, and the climate emergency” shows that the only way to succeed in the face …

Chorlton Cycle Way Plans (Manchester City Council)

Show your support for the Chorlton to Manchester Cycle Way!

transport

news release

5th Dec 2018

Love Your Bike, Manchester Friends of the Earth’s cycle campaign, have launched a simple online action to encourage people to show their support for the Chorlton to Manchester Cycle Way. [1]

All I want for Christmas is to be Plastic-Free !

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news release

Manchester Friends of the Earth are inviting people to have a plastic-free festive season this year. The group have produced a colourful Plastic-Free Christmas newsletter packed full with fantastic ideas for top plastic-free swaps, how to shop for a plastic-free …

Wales commits to a fossil-free future for sake of the planet

climate

news release

Friends of the Earth now calling for the rest of the UK to step up and end all fossil fuel projects

Toast to 2019: Friends of the Earth’s guide to an eco-friendly New Year’s Eve party

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news release

Party season is in full swing, and while Christmas is yet to pass there will certainly be many of us turning our attention to the biggest party of the year – New Year’s Eve.

Levenshulme parents air pollution investigation reveals shocking results (Levy Clean Air)

transport

news release

3rd Dec 2018

An investigation by a group of Levenshulme parents into air pollution across the Manchester suburb has revealed shocking levels of air pollution, either approaching or over illegal levels.

Friends of the Earth challenges government planning rules in the High Court

news release

1st Dec 2018

Environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth are challenging the government’s National Planning Policy Framework in the High Court tomorrow (18 December). The group argues that the framework was unlawfully adopted without any regard to environmental impacts and is concerned …

Bike Friday: Support the Chorlton – Manchester Cycle Way!

transport

news release

29th Nov 2018

On Friday 30th November, Love Your Bike are encouraging people to join the Chorlton Bike Friday route and show their support for the proposed Chorlton – Manchester Cycle Way.

Friends of the Earth challenge Lancashire fracking in High Court

climate

news release

Friends of the Earth is suing the Environment Agency for failing to take the best course of action to protect Lancashire’s environment from fracking.

UK summers could be over 5C warmer by 2070

climate

news release

27th Nov 2018

End support for fracking, airport expansion and road-building, government urged

Saddleworth Moor named as one of the frontlines of climate chaos in England

climate

news release

26th Nov 2018

Friends of the Earth has revealed the frontlines of climate change in England today (26 November) to mark the 10th anniversary of the Climate Change Act and the urgent action still needed to prevent runaway climate change. Communities around Saddleworth …

Druridge Bay: government decision to reject mine overturned

climate

news release

23rd Nov 2018

A High Court judge has upheld the legal challenge from operators Banks Mining to the government’s decision to refuse permission for the opencast coal mine in Northumberland.

Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere reach new record

news release

22nd Nov 2018

Governments must make low-carbon future a top priority. Reacting to news that climate-changing gases in the atmosphere have reached a new high, Friends of the Earth’s head of policy Mike Childs said: “We can’t continue to stand around idly while the planet …

Car tyres responsible for thousands of tonnes of UK plastic pollution

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news release

Upcoming government waste strategy must act on ‘invisible’ microplastics pollution Car tyres responsible for thousands of tonnes of UK plastic pollution – Friends of the Earth report Up to 19,000 tonnes of microplastic pollution could be entering UK waterways every …

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