General

How do we improve dirty air in our towns and countryside? And how can we ditch diesel, the biggest source of roadside pollution? Aaron Kiely has some answers to air pollution.

Campaigning by local residents (Save Druridge) and Friends of the Earth forces the government to intervene. The secretary of state calls for a public inquiry over climate concerns.

What is non-violent direct action (NVDA)? How has it changed the world we live in? And how is it helping in the fight against fracking?

Our award-winning guest blogger Esther Woolfson speaks up on behalf of snails and slugs. She delves into their important role in our gardens.

Birds love towns and cities – even in winter. "Urban Birder" David Lindo shares the top 10 birds to spot during the colder months.

Beavers are back in Britain after hundreds of years away – and Friends of the Earth and our supporters did our bit to help them get re-established. And there's lots to love about these rare river architects...

Is ragwort dangerous to animals and people? Should it be removed if you find it? Is it good for bees? Nature campaigner Paul de Zylva digs for facts among the myths.

Try some of these DIY recipes for a plastic-free and cost-effective approach to cleaning your home.

Protest songs stir our hearts, emotions and actions. But which are the best? Oliver Bennett asks prominent people to share the music that moved them most.

Health and beauty, cleaning, laundry, food and drink, air freshening – the answer's a lemon. A zesty solution for cutting down on all the products we buy.