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Is renewable energy reliable? Can renewable energy replace fossil fuels? There’s a lot of questions and disinformation about renewable energy. Friends of the Earth’s renewable energy campaigner Tony Bosworth debunks the myths and answers some of the most popular questions about renewable energy.

For a second time we've defeated the UK government in court over its main climate strategy to reduce carbon emissions and help reach net zero. What's the government's climate plan and why do we need a better one?

The Climate Budget Delivery Plan was the government’s latest attempt at a climate plan. Senior Lawyer Niall Toru explains why it wasn’t up to scratch and why it’s making headlines...

In May 2024, Friends of the Earth won a landmark case in the High Court against the government over its inadequate climate plan. Read the legal briefing prepared by Friends of the Earth's lawyers Katie de Kauwe and Niall Toru.

Is nuclear energy the answer to the climate crisis or just a false solution? Here we separate fact from fiction and explore this controversial topic.

People power played a vital role in securing climate change legislation for Northern Ireland. Watch our film about the race to get a Climate Act.

In February 2024, Friends of the Earth took government to court a second time over its decarbonisation plan. Read the witness statements and internal government documents related to the court case.

Friends of the Earth’s new data analysis shows that the UK government is off-track to reach its 2030 emissions target. Read the report and find out how the UK's progress has fared under Rishi Sunak's premiership.

Find out what climate adaptation is, whether the UK is prepared for climate change, and why we took the government to court over its national adaptation plan.

On Saturday 18 November 2023, the Friends of the Earth network, community groups and local partners took part in a nationwide Day of Action, calling for lower energy bills and warm homes for all. Here’s how it went.