Energy

While gas and oil companies report billions worth of profits, vulnerable households are faced with rising costs and impossible choices. Find out why we’re facing an energy crisis, who’s to blame and what we can do about it.

We spoke to our friends at Justiça Ambiental (JA! or Friends of the Earth Mozambique) to understand the impact a mega gas project has already had on local communities – and what to expect if it goes ahead. Read the first-hand account by Anabela Lemos, the Director of JA!.

From polluted rivers to dirty air, our environment needs urgent attention. Is the new Environment Act good enough to save and restore nature?

We’ve heard it before, “have you seen the emission figures? Look at China and India, it’s all their fault!”. This is a myth that we’ll debunk by addressing some popular beliefs surrounding global emissions.

How is violence in a Mozambique province connected to environmental issues, and what can we do about it?

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.

During the day, Duncan Lawrence runs a busy cafe. He then swaps his apron for a computer, working into the small hours of the morning to stop a coal mine.

Druridge Bay is again under threat from an opencast coal mine. The High Court has upheld a challenge against the government’s refusal of planning permission in this Northumberland beauty spot.

The government's decision to reject a coal mine at Druridge Bay – because it would have "an adverse effect on climate change" – is a UK first.

Stunning beaches and dunes make Druridge Bay a hotspot for people and wildlife. But this Northumberland getaway is at risk of losing its charm to a coal mine – bad news for the community and the climate.