Climate

Briefing prepared by Will Rundle, Head of Legal and Katie de Kauwe, Lawyer at Friends of the Earth

The government should ‘call in’ a planning application for a controversial coal mine in Cumbria, Friends of the Earth said today

Continued efforts from local groups and campaigners mean the battle over a proposed deep coal mine in West Cumbria is far from over. Friends of the Earth and 38 Degrees explore the twists and turns of the campaign, and what it means for local jobs.

Huge relief after a long campaign. Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, refuses planning permission for the mine – stating that it's “not environmentally acceptable”.

We need more than tree-lined streets to deal with nature and climate crises

“Failing to fix air pollution costs lives. It also shows a failure to address the climate crisis because the sources and solutions are intrinsically linked."

Today in his speech the Chancellor announced support intended to drive a 'green' recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, but despite positive steps for home energy efficiency huge gaps remain in this government's plan for building a more sustainable future.

Green and fairer recovery should be central to economic plans

Ministers mustn't continue to overlook transport sector's huge impact, says Friends of the Earth

Government must support councils in delivering climate action