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Standing up to Banks Mining - again

  Published:  04 Jun 2019     |       2 minute read
When Banks Mining requested planning permission to dig an opencast coal mine at Dewley Hill near Newcastle, they weren't bargaining on a vibrant community campaign.

Climate emergency: what’s the plan?

  Published:  16 May 2019     |       6 minute read     |         |     Mike Childs
We know about the dangers of hitting 1.5°C of global warming. We also know we’re on course for over 3°C. So what’s the plan?

The climate change challenge: meet the communities fighting back

  Published:  19 Apr 2019     |       6 minute read
Will there be a Blue Planet style response from watching Sir David’s climate documentary?

From Brixton to Newport via Manchester, communities across the country are already working to solve the climate crisis and fighting climate-wrecking schemes where they live. Friends of the Earth is showcasing the strength of people power as the green group unveils its Climate Action Plan today.

Friends of the Earth sparks moorland burning investigation

  Published:  24 Feb 2019     |       Last updated:  29 Oct 2019     |       4 minute read
Following our 2018-2019 investigation into landowners breaking voluntary agreements to stop burning their moors for grouse shooting, the UK government pledged to ban moorland burning on blanket bog. Guy Shrubsole and Alasdair Cameron share their initial report.