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West Dorset Friends of the Earth

West Dorset Friends of the Earth works with other environmental groups, acting as a campaigning core with the backup of national campaigners and researchers. This role has enabled us to gain considerable impact in our community.

Visit our website to find out more about our recent activity.

Oil company granted reduced injunction amid free speech concerns
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A judgment was issued in the High Court this morning in the high-profile case of environmental defenders who challenged an attempt by the fossil fuel industry to obtain a wide-ranging injunction to restrict peaceful protest at sites in Surrey and Sussex.
While the Court did grant an injunction, it was much less wide-ranging than the one originally sought.
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  Episode 6: Is climate breakdown sexist?
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With International Women's Day just around the corner (8 March), Muna and Fran meet with Helen Pankhurst to discuss how climate impacts women and girls, and why we're partnering with Care International on their annual March for Women.

We also hear from Sostine in Uganda about a grassroots movement to stop rural livelihoods being destroyed by sugar plantations.

St Albans Friends of the Earth

We campaign on local, national and international issues as well as helping individuals make choices to reduce their environmental impact.

  Episode 10: Ramadan goes green
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The Islamic month of Ramadan has kicked off, and for Muslims around the world it's a time for fasting, reflection and community.

This week Climate Campaigner Muna Suleiman talks to 3 British Muslims – Magid Magid, Lamees Hafeez, and Zunaira Malik – about how the coronavirus lockdown has impacted their fasting, cooking channel addictions and advice for making Ramadan as eco friendly as possible.