Press and Media
Manchester Friends of the Earth news releases will have contact details for the specific campaign leads.
You are also welcome to contact our Media officer or one of the Group coordinators but please be aware that we are all volunteers and may not be able to respond to you right away:
Media officer:
- Pete Abel: 07951 642858, pete[at]manchesterfoe.org.uk
Group coordinators:
- Ali Abbas: 07786 090520, ali[at]manchestefoe.org.uk
- Catherine Thomson: cat[at]manchesterfoe.org.uk
You can also email coords[at]manchesterfoe.org.uk which goes to both Ali and Catherine.
View our news releases and coverage in the media.
News Releases
A303 Stonehenge Tunnel Petition hand-in to 10 Downing Street
Around 50,000 signatures to the Alliance’s petition [2] will be handed into 10 Downing Street on Wednesday. The petition is addressed to the Secretaries of State for Transport, and Culture, Media and Sport, asking for no further damage to be done to the archaeological landscape of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site.
“Inadequate and cynical” – Green campaigners respond to BP plans
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of BP has today laid out plans for how the oil and gas giant would be a "net zero" company.
HS2 gets green light – Friends of the Earth reaction
Reacting to the government’s decision to give the go-ahead to HS2, Friends of the Earth’s campaigns director, Jamie Peters, said:
Ban on new petrol & diesel cars accelerated – Friends of the Earth reaction
Commenting on Boris Johnson’s plans to consult on bringing forward a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035 or earlier, Friends of the Earth’s head of policy Mike Childs said:
British Heart Foundation urges Government to go further and faster with action on air pollution ~ 15 million people live in areas which exceed strict toxic air guidelines ~
The Government must go further and faster with plans to tackle air pollution by seizing a unique opportunity to clean up the country’s toxic air, according to a report by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
BHF urges faster action on air pollution – Friends of the Earth reaction
Commenting on today’s call by the British Heart Foundation for the government to go further and faster with plans to tackle air pollution, Friends of the Earth air pollution campaigner Jenny Bates said
Government publishes Environment Bill – Friends of the Earth reaction
The government’s pledge to show global leadership on protecting our environment is welcome but the Environment Bill must contain more specific and binding measures
Campaigners slam Government proposal to block local councils setting zero-carbon building standards
Manchester Friends of the Earth has slammed a Government proposal that could block councils from setting local building standards to help tackle fuel poverty and the climate crisis.
Sainsbury’s to become Net Zero by 2040 – Friends of the Earth reaction
Commenting on plans by Sainsbury’s to become Net Zero by 2040, Friends of the Earth’s head of policy Mike Childs said:
Nature Immersion Walks with Sam Lee and Friends of the Earth
Sam Lee, The Nest Collective and Friends of the Earth announce a series of Nature Immersion Walks
Friends of the Earth says government must strengthen Environment Bill
Friends of the Earth is calling on the government to significantly strengthen its Environment Bill – which is expected to be republished in the coming days.
Committee on Climate Change land use report: Friends of the Earth calls for more ambitious tree targets
Commenting on the Committee on Climate Change land use report published today, Sandra Bell, campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said:
New UK housing ‘dominated by roads – Friends of the Earth reaction
Friends of the Earth is calling on the government to do more to encourage people out of their cars following a BBC report today that says new UK housing developments are dominated by roads.
Over two-thirds of young people are experiencing eco-anxiety as green group launch campaign to turn anxiety into action
A massive 70% of 18-24-year olds are more worried about climate change than they were a year ago, according to a national YouGov poll commissioned by climate campaign group Friends of the Earth.
Sam Lee, The Nest Collective and Friends of the Earth announce a series of Nature Immersion Walks.
Sam Lee, The Nest Collective and Friends of the Earth will join forces to support Sam’s 16-date UK album release tour, promoted by DHP, Gulbenkian and Ear Trumpet, with a series of nature immersion walks in 7 tour locations.
Friends of the Earth reacts to new Agriculture Bill
Kierra Box, campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said: “Making sure there is enough healthy, sustainably produced food for everyone is a positive aim in this Bill, but technology is not a magic bullet. Future food productivity will rely on protecting and restoring natural services such as pollination and soil health.
Government considering cut to air passenger duty – Friends of the Earth reaction
Reacting to news that the government may cut air passenger duty on all domestic flights, Friends of the Earth campaigner, Jenny Bates said:
Friends of the Earth reacts to National Trust’s woodland expansion plans
Responding to the National Trust’s plans for woodland creation, Guy Shrubsole, tree campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said:
Better Buses for Greater Manchester march from Stagecoach to hand in their 11,000 strong petition to Andy Burnham
Campaigners for Better Buses will lead a march from ‘stingy Stagecoach’ to Andy Burnham’s office on Friday 3rd January. A handmade bus will lead the group to hand in their petition, with a greedy bus shareholder fatcat joining them at the back
Make 2020 the year we save the planet, with Friends of the Earth’s New Year Resolutions
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.
(Page last updated 5th November, 2018 18:48)
