Local groups

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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.

Tired of watching non-stop climate doom news? Don't give up hope! Our work together as a movement is creating lasting change for the planet and future generations. Find out how people power really can create positive change.

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.

2023’s Black History Month theme, "celebrating our sisters” aims to highlight the significant role that Black women have played throughout history. We speak to Leandra from our grassroots network about the importance of amplifying black women’s voices.

Sign your local petition and demand your MP takes action to provide warm homes and save energy.

Climate activists have successfully fought off proposed plans for shale gas testing in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Find out why this is such a significant win for climate, community and campaigning.

How do you capture the heart of an issue and inspire people to get involved? Fusing photography, poetry and shots of gorgeous landscape, local group Darlington Friends of the Earth show us how to marry campaigning with art.

It's notoriously tough to get commitments from electoral candidates, but supporters and groups from across the Friends of the Earth family pulled out all the stops for May elections. Find out how many of our newly elected local leaders have publicly committed to climate action.

Across the UK, incinerators are being given the green light by councils. With low-income and minority communities disproportionately bearing the brunt of the pollution coming from these wood and waste-burning plants, Shaista Hussain looks at one city’s battle to protect local people from a new incinerator.