One year on from saying they would ban burning on peatlands, the Government is still prevaricating. Published: 28 Oct 2020 | 4 minute read It’s time to ban the burn and invest properly in peatland restoration Nature General Press release
Heathrow Third Runway: Friends of the Earth in Supreme Court to defend historic victory for climate Published: 06 Oct 2020 | 5 minute read Friends of the Earth will today commence its defence of its historic victory against Heathrow Airport’s third runway plans. Climate General Press release
Heathrow Airport expansion – Supreme Court Appeal briefing Published: 05 Oct 2020 | 4 minute read Briefing prepared by Will Rundle, Head of Legal and Katie de Kauwe, Lawyer at Friends of the Earth Climate General Press release
Government urged to ‘call in’ Cumbrian coal mine application, after council gives approval Published: 02 Oct 2020 | 4 minute read The government should ‘call in’ a planning application for a controversial coal mine in Cumbria, Friends of the Earth said today Climate General Press release
England’s national parks fail to fight climate & nature crisis Published: 02 Oct 2020 | 3 minute read Overall woodland cover across all national parks in England is less than 15% Nature Trees Press release
Ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds begins Published: 01 Oct 2020 | 1 minute read Government urged to include legally binding plastic reduction targets in Environment Bill Sustainable living Plastics Press release General
England’s not so green and pleasant land: millions can only access green space size of garden shed Published: 16 Sep 2020 | 3 minute read New research shows 1 in 5 people in England struggle to access quality green space Nature General Press release
Druridge Bay: opencast coal mine rejected Published: 08 Sep 2020 | 1 minute read Proposal “not environmentally acceptable" says minister. Climate General Press release Successes
Planning reforms are bad news for communities and environment Published: 06 Aug 2020 | 1 minute read We need more than tree-lined streets to deal with nature and climate crises Climate General Press release
England’s 10 biggest landowners must grow more trees Published: 04 Aug 2020 | Last updated: 01 Feb 2023 | 4 minute read Major landowners, like the Church Commissioners and the Duchy of Cornwall, must use their estates to grow more trees and fight the climate crisis Nature Trees Press release
