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Thu, 31 Jan 08
GOVERNMENT AVIATION TAX REFORM TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/government_aviation_tax_re_310 12008.html
Government proposals to replace Air Passenger Duty with a per plane tax, have been welcomed by Friends of the Earth. The environmental campaign group said that such a scheme must be part of a package of measures aimed at cuts in carbon dioxide emissions from UK air travel.

Thu, 31 Jan 08
Government is failing to tell the whole story on climate change emissions
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/government_is_failing_to_t_310 12008.html
The Government is failing to tackle climate change or give the public the full story about the UK?s emissions said Friends of the Earth today (31 January).

Thu, 31 Jan 08
GOVERNMENT MUST INTRODUCE A WINDFALL TAX ON SHELL PROFITS
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/government_must_introduce_3101 2008.html
The Government must introduce a windfall tax on huge oil company profits and use the money to fund a comprehensive programme to improve the energy efficiency of people?s homes, and scale up investment in alternative energy sources, such as renewables, Friends of the Earth said today. Earlier today Shell announced profits of 27.6 billion US dollars (£13.9 billion) in 2007 - a record for a UK company.

Wed, 30 Jan 08
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH BACKS CALL TO BAN CARBON-BELCHING PATIO HEATERS
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/friends_of_the_earth_backs_300 12008.html
Friends of the Earth is backing calls for the EU to phase out energy-wasting products such as patio heaters. The environmental campaign group was instrumental in persuading companies like B&Q to stop selling patio heaters and is now backing proposals to ban them completely in order to save energy and cut carbon dioxide emissions.

Wed, 30 Jan 08
CO2 emissions higher than Government admit
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/co2_emissions_higher_than_3101 2008.html
The Government will release the CO2 figures for the UK today, but it is still failing to include the 6 per cent of emissions from aviation.

Fri, 25 Jan 08
Bring Lobbying out of the shadows
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/bring_lobbying_out_of_the_2501 2008.html
Friends of the Earth, a member of the Alliance for Lobbying Transparency (ALT) [1], is backing calls for Government to introduce rules that require full and routine disclosure of lobbying activities. The environmental campaigning organisation is involved in a court case next week against the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform concerning transparent lobbying.

Wed, 23 Jan 08
MAJOR BOOST IN UK RENEWABLES NEEDED TO MEET EU TARGET
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/major_boost_in_uk_renewabl_230 12008.html
The UK Government must give a massive boost to its support for renewable power if Britain is to play its part in tackling climate change and meet EU targets for green energy, Friends of the Earth warned today. Despite having one of the best potentials for wind, wave and tidal power in Europe, Britain sits near the bottom of the EU renewable energy league table.

Tue, 22 Jan 08
EU MUST STRENGTHEN CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/eu_must_strengthen_climate_220 12008.html
The EU must strengthen its proposals for cutting European carbon dioxide emissions, and abandon plans for a massive expansion in biofuels, if its ambitions to lead globally on climate change are credible, warns Friends of the Earth. The EU Energy Directive, which is due to be published on Wednesday (23 January), will allocate targets to each member state for cutting emissions and generating energy from renewable.

Tue, 22 Jan 08
B&Q TO STOP SELLING PATIO HEATERS
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/bq_to_stop_selling_patio_h_220 12008.html
Government urged to ban carbon-belching monstrosities: Friends of the Earth has welcomed B&Q?s decision to stop selling patio heaters because of the damage that they cause to the environment. B&Q is the largest retailer of patio heaters in the UK.

Mon, 21 Jan 08
MP'S CALL FOR A BIOFUELS MORATORIUM WELCOMED
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/mps_call_for_a_biofuels_mo_230 12008.html
Today's call (Monday 21 January) by a committee of MPs for a moratorium on biofuels, has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth. Today?s report, by the Environmental Audit Committee, warns that their development could lead to environmental damage in the UK and overseas.

Mon, 14 Jan 08
MORE ROAD-BUILDING WOULD BE ENVIRONMENTAL MADNESS
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/more_roadbuilding_would_be_140 12008.html
Calls by a centre right think tank, Policy Exchange, for road-pricing to fund an expansion in Britain?s road network are environmental madness, Friends of the Earth said today (Tuesday).

Mon, 14 Jan 08
ROYAL SOCIETY BIOFUELS WARNING WELCOMED
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/royal_society_biofuels_war_140 12008.html
Today?s Royal Society report on biofuels [1] has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth. The report warns that ?biofuels risk failing to deliver significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from transport and could even be environmentally damaging unless the Government puts the right policies in place.?

Thu, 10 Jan 08
GREEN SOLUTIONS UNDERMINED BY NUCLEAR DECISION
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/green_solutions_undermined_100 12008.html
Today?s decision to give the go-ahead to a new generation of nuclear power stations will undermine safe and sustainable solutions to Britain?s energy problems and will do little to tackle climate change, Friends of the Earth warned today.

Wed, 9 Jan 08
Nuclear power is not the answer
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/nuclear_power_is_not_the_a_090 12008.html
Building a new generation of nuclear power stations is not the answer to the UK?s energy problems and will do little to help tackle climate change, Friends of the Earth warned today. The environmental campaign group said that the Government?s focus on nuclear power is a distraction from developing real and sustainable solutions, such as a major programme of renewables and energy efficiency, and more efficient use of fossil fuels, including combined heat and Power (CHP). The Government is expected to give the go-ahead to a new generation of nuclear plants tomorrow (Thursday).

Wed, 9 Jan 08
'Sustainable' palm oil advert false, says Advertising Standards Authority
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/sustainable_palm_oil_adver_090 12008.html
Friends of the Earth has today welcomed a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in which palm oil described as ?sustainably produced? was ruled to be false advertising. The verdict followed a Friends of the Earth International complaint against an advert by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. The advertising watchdog is the latest in a series of bodies to question palm oil?s sustainability, furthering concerns about EU plans to import vast quantities of it for use as a biofuel.

Wed, 9 Jan 08
FOE: BRITAIN'S LEADING LANDSCAPE ARTIST CALLS FOR A STRONGER CLIMATE CHANGE BILL
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/foe_britains_leading_lands_090 12008.html
Kurt Jackson, one of the UK?s premier landscape artists, is once again supporting Friends of the Earth by donating the proceeds from the sale of two of his paintings to the environmental charity. A forthcoming exhibition and sale at Messum?s Fine Art Gallery in London will feature a series of stunning land and seascapes featuring Cornish lighthouses and demonstrate Kurt?s passion for protecting the world he paints in. Kurt is also supporting Friends of the Earth's call for a strong Climate Change Law to be passed by the Government.

Thu, 3 Jan 08
Council Votes In Favour Of New Coal Fired Power Station
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/council_votes_in_favour_of_030 12008.html
It is very disappointing that Medway Council has given its backing to an outdated and dirty coal fired power station. If built, Kingsnorth power station will undermine the Governments commitment to meet European targets for producing twenty percent of energy from renewables by 2020. If it is serious about tackling climate change the Government must throw out this proposal and promote investment in clean and green alternatives.?