Prince Charles hits GM nail on head
Commenting on Prince Charles' concerns over the impacts of GM crops on the environment and farmers, expressed today, Friends of the Earth Campaign Director Mike Childs said the Prince had hit the nail on the head.

Less than one fifth of biofuels on UK roads meets eco-standards - Friends of the Earth reaction
Less than a fifth of the biofuel used on UK roads meets environmental standards the Renewable Fuels Association reports today.

Boris' first 100 days - new mayor must do more to tackle climate change
Boris Johnson has yet to show how he will keep his promise to make London the greenest city in the world after his first 100 days as Mayor of London, Friends of the Earth said today.

Vehicle Excise Duty changes are right in principle, say MPs
Today's call by a committee of MPs for the Treasury to consider a ‘car scrappage scheme' that would offer the drivers of gas-guzzling cars a payment to trade their vehicle for a more efficient model, has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

Darling to consider windfall tax on huge oil company profits
Friends of the Earth is calling for a winfall tax on energy companies to fund a comprehensive home energy efficiency programme. This will slash domestic fuel bills, and cut climate-changing carbon dioxide emissions

Publication of renewable energy options for the Severn Estuary - Friends of the Earth comment
Publication of Renewable Energy Options for the Severn

Economic case for Heathrow airport flawed, says new report
The Government's economic case for expanding Heathrow airport is flawed and should be independently reviewed, a new report says today.

New map shows over 100 communities threatened by rubbish-burners
Campaigners today launched a new map of planned rubbish-burning sites across the UK revealing that more than 100 communities are threatened by the prospect of a polluting incinerator in their back yard.

Andy Atkins starts as Friends of the Earth Executive Director
Andy Atkins today becomes Executive Director of Friends of the Earth. Andy has worked in a wide range of international development charities and has a strong track record of campaigning on environmental and social justice issues.

Newhaven incinerator case hits High Court
Plans to build an incinerator in Newhaven, East Sussex, will be put under the legal spotlight on Monday (21 July 2008) after the High Court granted an urgent hearing for a case filed against the planning permission by Lewes District Friends of the Earth.



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