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Make big polluters pay

Tax the super-rich

Friends of the Earth is the UK's biggest grassroots network dedicated to protecting people and planet.

Factory farm waste in your area

In recent months, we’ve all seen how unchecked sewage is threatening our precious rivers, seas and lakes. But when it comes to the appalling state of UK waters, agriculture is an even bigger culprit.

Explore our muck map to see how your area is affected.

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News from our grassroots network

Your questions answered

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Should we build houses on the green belt?
The new Labour government is rightly planning to build millions more homes. But it’s not as simple as tearing up planning rules. Sustainability Analyst Paul De Zylva and Senior Planner Magnus Gallie explore how house building can be done in a way that doesn’t cost the Earth.
Should we build houses on the green belt?
The new Labour government is rightly planning to build millions more homes. But it’s not as simple as tearing up planning rules. Sustainability Analyst Paul De Zylva and Senior Planner Magnus Gallie explore how house building can be done in a way that doesn’t cost the Earth.

Make a difference from your sofa

What we've achieved

From our campaigners and lawyers to local groups and supporters, we push for change on causes that matter to you, like:

  • Working with groups to protect local areas and make them more climate friendly.
  • Taking government to court over projects that harm our environment.
  • Fighting for environmental and social justice globally.
See what we've achieved
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