Jan 10 2009 04:30 GMT

Press Releases by RSS Friends of the Earth Press Releases

Name:	Press Releases by RSS
Description:	Friends of the Earth Press Releases
Site URL:	http://www.foe.co.uk
RSS feed URL:	http://www.foe.co.uk/rss/press_releases.xml
Syndic8 ID:	n/a
Language:	n/a

25 most recent entries:

Pre-budget report fails deliver green new deal

(Nov 24 2008 00:01 GMT)
The Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report has fallen a long way short of leading Britain out of the economic downturn by investing in a low carbon economy, Friends of the Earth said today (Monday 24 November 2008).

Manchester could be national leader on fast clean and efficient transport systems, say major UK charities

(Nov 24 2008 00:01 GMT)
Greater Manchester could become a national leader in developing a state of the art transport system if residents vote ‘yes' in a referendum that starts today, says a coalition of health, environmental and transport organisations.

Pre-budget report - Brown must show bold new approach to economy and environment

(Nov 21 2008 00:01 GMT)
The Government must use its Pre-Budget Report to lift Britain out of recession and end fuel poverty by investing in new green industries and cutting energy waste, says Friends of the Earth

Charities appeal fuel poverty judgment

(Nov 13 2008 00:01 GMT)
Friends of the Earth and Help the Aged have lodged an appeal today against last month's High Court ruling that the Government has not broken the law over its failure to tackle fuel poverty.

The Big Ask wins award for best green website

(Nov 13 2008 00:01 GMT)
The award for best green website was given to Friends of the Earth's website, thebigask.com, at the Green Awards in London last night (12 November 2008).

DEFRA statistics show incinerators are not needed

(Nov 06 2008 00:01 GMT)
New incinerators are not needed - local authorities are already diverting waste from landfill by boosting recycling and composting

Mayor's decision to scrap Thames Gateway road bridge welcomed

(Nov 06 2008 00:01 GMT)
London Mayor Boris Johnson has decided to scrap proposals to build a new six-lane road bridge across the Thames between Greenwich and Beckton in East London.

Planning Bill must include climate duty

(Nov 06 2008 00:01 GMT)
The Government must make climate change a central consideration of the Planning Bill, Friends of the Earth said today (Thursday 6 November 2008) as the Report stage of the Bill begins in the House of Lords.

Obama must lead World to a low carbon future

(Nov 05 2008 00:01 GMT)
Climate change must be a major priority for Barack Obama, the US President-elect, Friends of the Earth said today.

Energy Bill: Renewable energy proposals must be strengthened

(Nov 05 2008 00:01 GMT)
A coalition of trade bodies, unions and charities is calling for Government plans to introduce a feed-in tariff into its Energy Bill to be significantly strengthened so that people are given real financial incentives to install green energy systems

MPs urged to not to forget planes in Climate Change Bill

(Oct 24 2008 00:01 GMT)
Government urged to strengthen Climate Bill ahead of key vote.

EU renewable energy target: House of Lords calls for urgent action

(Oct 23 2008 00:01 GMT)
Responding to today's House of Lords report on the European Union's renewable energy plans, Friends of the Earth urged ministers to get on with the job of harnessing Britain's huge potential for green power

UK number one for offshore wind - but more investment is needed in renewables

(Oct 21 2008 00:01 GMT)
Friends of the Earth has welcomed today's news that the UK is the world's biggest developer of offshore wind but said much more investment in renewables was needed.

Mandelson's trade legacy puts forests and livelihoods at risk - new report

(Oct 20 2008 00:01 GMT)
New trade deals will harm people and wildlife in Africa

EU neglects forests by failing to ban illegal timber

(Oct 17 2008 00:01 GMT)
EU plans to protect the world's forests and stop the trade of illegal timber fall dramatically short of the action that is desperately needed to prevent deforestation and tackle climate change, Friends of the Earth said today.

Government increases climate emissions target to 80 per cent - as Miliband backs financial incentives for small-scale renewable energy

(Oct 16 2008 00:01 GMT)
Friends of the Earth has welcomed the Government's decision today (Thursday 16 October 2008) to increase its target for cutting UK emissions to 80 per cent but warned pollution from planes and ships needs to be dealt with in law.

Biofuels consultation - there are better ways to cut emissions

(Oct 15 2008 00:01 GMT)
There are much better ways to cut emissions from road transport than biofuels

Don't abandon EU climate agenda, says Gordon Brown

(Oct 15 2008 00:01 GMT)
Gordon Brown's comments today in support of the EU climate change agenda has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth

Government green light to 10 million extra passengers at Stansted airport condemned

(Oct 09 2008 00:01 GMT)
Today's decision by Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon to allow 10 million more passengers to use Stansted airport - a 40 per cent increase - has been condemned by Friends of the Earth

Biofuels standards challenged by new report on Malaysian Palm Oil

(Oct 08 2008 00:01 GMT)
Malaysian palm oil is finding its way into British petrol tanks despite concerns about its carbon balance and the rainforest being destroyed to produce it - according to a new report by Friends of the Earth international.

Conservatives want high speed rail instead of third Heathrow runway

(Sep 29 2008 00:01 GMT)
Conservative plans to scrap proposals for a third runway at Heathrow and replace it with a high speed rail link between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds have been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

UK opposes green aviation targets

(Sep 26 2008 00:01 GMT)
The UK Government is lobbying for aviation to be excluded from an EU plan to boost renewable energy, it has been revealed today.

MEPs support tough action on car emissions

(Sep 25 2008 00:01 GMT)
MEPs in the European Parliament today voted to make carmakers play a much greater role in tackling climate change and rejected car industry attempts to weaken proposed legislation on the fuel efficiency of new cars.

Emma Thompson urges Guides to go green

(Sep 23 2008 00:01 GMT)
Actress Emma Thompson has joined forces with Friends of the Earth to urge Guides, Brownies and Senior Section members across the UK to become Climate Champions by reducing their carbon footprint and helping to find out the real barriers to going green.

Hutton energy speech - Friends of the Earth reaction

(Sep 22 2008 00:01 GMT)
A Government Minister's speech on the need for new coal-fired power stations has been criticised today by Friends of the Earth.

hosted by wmw web