Stunning beaches and dunes make Druridge Bay a hotspot for people and wildlife. But this Northumberland getaway is at risk of losing its charm to a coal mine – bad news for the community and the climate.
The government must accelerate the switch to electric vehicles and prioritise investment in public transport, which will simultaneously improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions, says the environmental group.
Friends of the Earth welcome the news that the Welsh Assembly Member Pension Scheme has taken the decision to move nearly all their investments away from fossil fuel companies and set themselves a timeline for ditching the rest.