System change

Throughout his life, the UK’s new monarch King Charles III has championed environmental issues and is seen by some as a leading climate advocate, who supports charities and campaigns with global significance. But the monarchy is also a symbol of colonialism. We explore how the two intersect and influence the green credentials of the new king.

UK imports are driving deforestation in Malaysia at the expense of local people and rainforests. Find out why we need a new law to hold businesses to account.

Although women bear the brunt of environmental injustice, they’re also leading the way to save our planet. Find out why we celebrate International Women’s Day and how we’re working for gender justice.

Energy prices are expected to rise by about 20% from April when the government increases its existing limit on bills

Injunctions increasingly used against environmental protestors

Read the joint letter urging Peers to protect the right to protest by supporting amendments that reduce or remove the impact of the Public Order Bill.

In July 2022 Friends of the Earth secured a court victory against the UK government over its economy-wide climate strategy. But what happens in a climate court case? Lawyer Will Rundle gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes.

Over 1,700 schools in neighbourhoods where air pollution levels twice WHO guidelines

The wonders of habitats like the rainforest and the wealth of species they contain have been transported to our homes by TV series such as Planet Earth. But they’re being exploited to fuel global demand for everyday products. Find out about some of the most at-risk habitats and how the UK is contributing to their destruction.

In mid-May Prince Charles presented the Queen's Speech to parliament, formally setting out the government’s vision for the year ahead. Find out which of their proposals worry us most and what we're planning to do about them.