Climate

When plans for a coal mine at Nant Llesg in Wales were rejected in September 2018, the writing was on the wall for coal. And now the Welsh government has taken a big step further.

A report reviewing climate commitments under the Paris Agreement by country has been released during the UN climate conference in Poland. It shows that the only way to succeed in the face of climate change is for each country to do its fair share.

Do you want to lower your carbon footprint and make a positive difference in your local community, but don't know how? With forty years of campaigning under our belt, we've got plenty of guidance and support to share with you.

Across the UK, many of us are already finding ourselves on the frontlines of climate breakdown. We need urgent action to prevent further climate breakdown and help impacted communities.

Today (19 October) sees the launch of a series of street artworks as Friends of the Earth, People’s Republic of Stokes Croft and Medact call for a clean-up of Bristol’s toxic air.

With soaring energy bills and worse to come, is eco heating the answer? Discover sustainable ways to heat your home, plus other tips to reduce your bills. Mike Childs, Head of Science, Policy and Research at Friends of the Earth, reviews the pros and cons of the best options for homeowners, including heat pumps, insulation and smart controls.

Plans for a third runway at Heathrow were recently approved by parliament. Friends of the Earth local groups in west London have been here before.

Survey data released today by Friends of the Earth found that only 10% of parents with a child of school age (4-16) were worried about their child breathing dirty air while on school grounds, or on their way to or from school.

What connects the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge with climate change, air pollution, transport policy and a strange rare pink algae?

The UK's climate law came into force in 2008. Professor Neil Carter summarises its impact and suggests how the UK must build on it to curb global warming.