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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All we want for Christmas… is a bike-friendly Manchester!
The season to be jolly is nearly upon us and this month, Manchester Friends of the Earth are inviting people in Greater Manchester to join in with a Bike Friday cycle ride on Friday 28 November wearing suitable festive attire. … Continue reading
26th Nov 2014
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Three billion barrels of oil
Imagine the Government announcing a new report showing huge increases on lung cancer from smoking, at the same time as trumpeting the great news that Benson and Hedges were building a whopping new factory in Coventry.
New plans for Oxford Road – video available on MEN
New plans for segregated cycle lanes on Oxford Road. Plans and a video available via the Manchester Evening News website.
25th Nov 2014
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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European Court of Justice rules on UK Air Pollution case – Manchester Friends of the Earth reaction
Reacting to news today (Wednesday 19 November 2014) that the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) has ruled against the UK Government over its failures to comply with EU air pollution legal limits – following a case brought by ClientEarth – … Continue reading
19th 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
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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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Response to the Cycling Delivery Plan consultation
This response was submitted to the Department for Transport Cycling and Walking Team in response to the Cycling Delivery Plan consultation. [pdf height=”950″]https://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-Love-Your-Bike-response-to-the-Cycling-Delivery-Plan-consultation-13-November-2014.pdf[/pdf]
Act now to stop these Trojan Horse Trade Treaties
The European Union and United States are currently negotiating the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). CETA, a similar agreement with Canada, is close to ratification.
12th 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.
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Why wellbeing isn’t just for middle class hippies
What is our economy for? We think it should be about delivering wellbeing for all within environmental limits. The NHS has been in the news a lot recently, with its Chief Executive Simon Stevens’ ‘5 year forward review’ identifying a jaw-dropping … Continue reading
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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Honey product guide launched
Ethical Consumer and Friends of the Earth today urge consumers to put the plight of the beleaguered honey bee on their shopping list by choosing ethically produced honey.
10th Nov 2014
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Beavers emergency appeal
Beavers are back in the wild in England. Friends of the Earth needs your help to keep them there. Beavers were once found right across England, before they were driven to extinction several hundred years ago. Now they are back, with a … 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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Save the European night trains! Send a protest to Deutsche Bahn today!
Deutsche Bahn and their partners in Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland and Czech Republic are planning to close down the following night train routes by the end of 2014. Send an email directly to Deutsche Bahn
7th Nov 2014
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People power is putting a stop to fracking across Europe and in the UK
Friends of the Earth groups from across Europe recently met to share information on campaigning against fracking. Can the UK emulate other countries who have banned fracking? With a government that wants to go “all out for shale” we have … Continue reading
Paraguay’s Chaco Wilderness – the message to UK business is Use it and Abuse it.
Something’s just landed on my desk and I’m seeing red! It’s an “independent” business supplement from last Sunday’s Observer, promoting Paraguay as an ideal location for investment in megaprojects, industrialised agribusiness and cattle ranching. Inside its pages Paraguay’s President and … Continue reading
Opportunity to join board of Debdale Eco Centre!
About Debdale Eco Centre (DEC) offers learning and social opportunities based on gardening, growing, composting and cooking food both at its centre and in local communities.
