Stories

Is nuclear energy the answer to the climate crisis or just a false solution? Here we separate fact from fiction and explore this controversial topic.

People power played a vital role in securing climate change legislation for Northern Ireland. Watch our film about the race to get a Climate Act.

In February 2024, Friends of the Earth took government to court a second time over its decarbonisation plan. Read the witness statements and internal government documents related to the court case.

In February 2024 we were in court over our second legal challenge to government's decarbonisation plan. Read the legal briefing prepared by Friends of the Earth's lawyers Katie de Kauwe and Niall Toru.

Friends of the Earth’s new data analysis shows that the UK government is off-track to reach its 2030 emissions target. Read the report and find out how the UK's progress has fared under Rishi Sunak's premiership.

Find out what climate adaptation is, whether the UK is prepared for climate change, and why we're taking government to court over its national adaptation plan.

On Saturday 18 November 2023, the Friends of the Earth network, community groups and local partners took part in a nationwide Day of Action, calling for lower energy bills and warm homes for all. Here’s how it went.

What's the King's Speech, who decides what goes in it, and could the 2023 version have been better? Head of Science and Policy Mike Childs analyses what was missing from the 2023 speech.

We're supporting the No Gas Caverns campaign group to try and stop huge gas storage caves being dug under Larne Lough, as well as prevent brine from creating a dead zone in a marine protected area.

Our response to the consultation on Northern Ireland’s 2030 and 2040 Emissions Reduction Targets and First Three Carbon Budgets.