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Make 2020 the year we save the planet, with Friends of the Earth’s New Year Resolutions

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news release
20th Dec 2019

As the year ends many of us will be thinking about new year resolutions. Friends of the Earth wants everyone, especially those in power, to make 2020 the year we save the planet from catastrophic climate breakdown. It can be small, individual actions, or making the decision to join other people for collective change. Whatever you resolve to do, start the new decade feeling positive that we can all make a difference.

Let your MP know that the real work on climate starts now

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Now that the election is over, we need as many MPs as possible to roll up their sleeves and start the urgent work of tackling the crisis.

New government can’t hide from the climate and ecological emergency

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news release
13th Dec 2019

The Conservative Party failed to address the climate and nature emergency in this election but with floods and wildfires already destroying communities here and abroad, the new government cannot hide from its responsibilities and must urgently prioritise the climate crisis – says Friends of the Earth.

Fossil fuel company adverts must display climate change warnings (Client Earth)

climate
8th Dec 2019

We're in a climate emergency that fossil fuel companies helped create. Right now BP is flooding the public with adverts about its clean energy. The truth is that more than 96% of BP's annual spend is still on oil and gas. We think these ads are greenwashing. 

General Election Manifestos: Labour tops Friends of the Earth’s climate and nature league table

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news release
7th Dec 2019

Next government must put climate and ecological crisis at top of the agenda, says Friends of the Earth

One third of parliamentary candidates pledge to make the climate a deal-breaker if elected

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news release
5th Dec 2019

Over 1,000 prospective parliamentary candidates (1,031 as of 05/12/19) out of 3,006 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have taken a Friends of the Earth pledge to make the climate crisis a deal-breaker in how they would vote in parliament if elected.

Climate and Nature emergencies: Voters need to know where their Greater Manchester Parliamentary candidates stand

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news release
27th Nov 2019

Thursday 28th November will see the first #ClimateNatureDebate held during a General Election campaign.[1]

Have your election candidates signed the pledge to fight climate breakdown?

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See who’s standing for election in your area and whether they’ve taken the pledge

Community Calls on Tameside Council to Up its Game in Response to Climate Emergency

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news release
24th Nov 2019

Thursday 28th November will see the launch of a new group in Tameside dedicated to acting to prevent climate breakdown, amid concerns the council is not taking the urgent actions necessary.

Ask your election candidates to sign our climate pledge

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23rd Nov 2019

Flooding. Fires. Famine. The climate emergency is real. And it’s already taking its toll.

Climate put centre stage with its own TV election debate

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21st Nov 2019

Following a campaign from students, activists and green groups Channel 4 have today (21 November) announced they are hosting a general election TV debate dedicated to the climate.

Next government must end support for overseas fracking, say campaign groups

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news release
18th Nov 2019

The next UK government must stop giving financial support to fracking operations overseas, a coalition of organisations is demanding today.

Tell Party leaders to debate climate and nature on live TV

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12th Nov 2019

Time is running out to tackle the climate emergency. The new government will have to make climate action an absolute priority. So what would party leaders do for the environment if their party was in charge?

The UK’s Pathway to Net-Zero: where do Greater Manchester local authorities come in?

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news release
8th Nov 2019

Manchester Friends of the Earth invite people to a discussion evening on Monday 11th November with Mike Childs, Head of Science, Policy and Research at Friends of the Earth (FoE) who will outline the UK's pathway for achieving net-zero greenhouse emissions - exploring what will need to happen to transport, power, buildings, land-use, industry, waste, shipping and aviation to get us there.

Switching to a green energy supplier is cheaper and easier than you think says Friends of the Earth.

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news release
6th Nov 2019

Environmental campaign group calls on Britons to make a green energy switch this November

To: Party leaders – Take part in a national televised climate and nature debate

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5th Nov 2019

Alongside school-strike organisers UKSCN, we are calling on the leaders of the UK’s political parties to agree to a televised climate and nature debate ahead of the general election on 12th December.

How climate friendly is your area?

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Local authorities have an important and often over-looked role in cutting carbon emissions and solving the climate crisis, but most are doing far too little, and even the better performing ones can do much more.

Solar Together Greater Manchester #GMGreenCity. Update: Deadline extended to 13th December

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2nd Nov 2019

Do you want to save on your energy bill and generate your own clean electricity? Solar Together Greater Manchester is here to help.

Government halts fracking: Friends of the Earth reaction

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news release

A moratorium on fracking in England, announced today by the government, has been warmly welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

Please ask your MP to sign the Trees and climate change Early Day Motion (EDM 31)

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23rd Oct 2019

Caroline Lucas and 5 other Members of Parliament have submitted an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to double UK tree cover to help fight the climate emergency.

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