Recommendation by planning officers today, that Newcastle City Council reject planning permission for an opencast coal mine at Dewley Hill, welcomed by Friends of the Earth

Words like ‘probably’ and ‘sometime’ coming from someone who is meant to be leading on our environment ambition really isn’t good enough.

Inspired by our #PlasticFreeFriday campaign, our local groups are overflowing with great ideas.

We need to change the way we produce food and what we eat, for the sake of the planet, animal welfare and our health. Read our take on sustainable eating.

What does the UK government’s 25 year plan for the environment say? And will it really make life better for the next generation?

A year ago, we launched an appeal to support work in Brazil following devastating fires in the Amazon. Now the rainforest is burning again and compared to last July the number of fires in Brazil has increased by a terrifying 28%. Though the situation may have faded from media focus, colleagues, communities and allies need your help.

Water firm bosses could face up to two years in jail for obstructing investigations into law-breaking over sewage spills

With this new toolkit, schools and colleges can empower young people to advocate for a greener, brighter future