Politics

Globally, COVID-19 has turned how our society works upside down, with massive impacts on health, jobs and how we live our lives. More and more people across the world are in financial and physical danger. As Rachel Kennerley explains, our government must make difficult decisions to help us recover both from the pandemic and from the climate crisis that we’re facing as well.

Government decisions impact upon the climate and ecological crises in multiple ways, and trade deals are one of them. From fair and sustainable supply chains to upholding high standards, campaigner Kierra Box explores what can be done to make trade deals environmentally friendly.

How can we stop the UK government rushing through dangerous trade deals with the US? Trade Campaigner Kierra Box highlights key moments and correspondence between government and Friends of the Earth over a forthcoming trade deal.

Post-Brexit, what are the threats to the UK's environmental legislation, and how will Friends of the Earth campaign to protect climate and nature?

Amidst uncertainty over Brexit – and what the various outcomes may mean for the environment – campaigner Kierra Box explains what's missing from the government's proposed Environment Bill.

Lough Neagh should be designated as Northern Ireland's first Peace Park.

The government failed to carry out a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) on its new planning rules putting our climate and environment at risk.

We're running a series of workshops to help you get your head around the planning system. Learn how to protect the places you love from polluting projects.

Today’s decision by EU member states is a “major victory for science, common sense and our under-threat bees” says Friends of the Earth.

Fantastic news as countries across the European Union – including the UK – vote to ban the outdoor use of 3 bee-harming pesticides.