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Campaigning for people and planet since 1971

What we've achieved

We're the UK's largest grassroots network.

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

  • Protecting your local area and making it more climate friendly.
  • Taking government to court over climate-wrecking projects.
  • Fighting for environmental and social justice globally.
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What's the Net Zero Strategy and why are we trying to fix it?
In July 2022, Friends of the Earth won a key court case against the UK government over one of its climate strategies. Find out what the Net Zero Strategy is and why we’re determined to fix it.
What's the Net Zero Strategy and why are we trying to fix it?
In July 2022, Friends of the Earth won a key court case against the UK government over one of its climate strategies. Find out what the Net Zero Strategy is and why we’re determined to fix it.
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Can we still protest?
Despite strong opposition from across civil society, and weeks of back-and-forth in parliament, most of the government’s anti-protest measures have made it into the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Find out what this means for the future of protest.
Can we still protest?
Despite strong opposition from across civil society, and weeks of back-and-forth in parliament, most of the government’s anti-protest measures have made it into the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Find out what this means for the future of protest.
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Will the next Prime Minister be good for the planet?
After months of headlines and scandal, Boris Johnson is to step down as the Prime Minister and Conservative Party Leader in September 2022. Political Affairs Manager Adam Barnett weighs up the climate credentials of the two candidates vying to replace him – Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss – and offers his predictions on what to expect from each of our potential future leaders.
Will the next Prime Minister be good for the planet?
After months of headlines and scandal, Boris Johnson is to step down as the Prime Minister and Conservative Party Leader in September 2022. Political Affairs Manager Adam Barnett weighs up the climate credentials of the two candidates vying to replace him – Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss – and offers his predictions on what to expect from each of our potential future leaders.

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Latest news

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3 ways heat impacts our lives
Published:  15 Jul 2022    |      2 minute read
All over the country we’ve been experiencing the impact of high temperatures. This extreme weather condition is yet another consequence of global heating.
Climate
General
Rows of used plastic bottles.

How bad is single-use plastic?

Published:  16 May 2022    |      2 minute read
From up in the mountains to down on the seabed, plastic waste is everywhere. If we’re to end plastic pollution, the biggest contributors need to take responsibility and minimise the waste they’re creating. Find out why single-use plastic is such a problem and how to hold polluters to account.
Sustainable living
Plastics