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Wed, 30 Apr 08
London Mayor: Livingstone greenest, says Friends of the Earth
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/london_mayor_livingstone_g_290 42008.html
Ken Livingstone is the ?greenest? of the three main candidates to be Mayor of London, Friends of the Earth said today. The environmental campaign group analysed the election manifestos of the three principal contenders and concluded that Mr Livingstone has the strongest green credentials scoring nine out of ten, with Boris Johnson second (7/10) and Brian Paddick third (5/10).

Wed, 30 Apr 08
Energy Bill: financial incentives needed to boost green energy
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/energy_bill_financial_ince_290 42008.html
The Energy Bill ? which receives its Third Reading in the House of Commons tomorrow - must be amended to encourage homes, businesses and communities to install renewable energy systems such as solar panels, says Friends of the Earth.

Wed, 30 Apr 08
Friends of the Earth demands supermarket watchdog with teeth
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/friends_of_the_earth_deman_290 42008.html
Friends of the Earth is demanding that the Competition Commission take tough action on supermarkets in the final report of its two year-long grocery market probe, to be released this Wednesday (29 April 2008).

Tue, 29 Apr 08
Solar power makes Lily Allen smile
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/solar_power_makes_lily_all_280 42008.html
Pop star Lily Allen is backing a campaign to boost green energy in homes and businesses around the country. Along with a groundbreaking east London solar recording studio, she is calling for a financial reward for homes and businesses that generate their own clean renewable energy.

Thu, 24 Apr 08
1000 Londoners in Heated Climate Change Debate
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/1000_londoners_in_heated_c_230 42008.html
More than 1,000 people turned out for a lively debate on the Government?s new Climate Change Law in Central London last night (22 April 2008). The event was organised by The Big Ask, Friends of the Earth?s climate campaign and I Count, the campaign of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition [1].

Thu, 24 Apr 08
Massive energy efficiency programme urgently needed to tackle fuel poverty
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/massive_energy_efficiency_2304 2008.html
An effective and comprehensive government programme of domestic energy efficiency must be a major part the strategy for tackling fuel poverty, Friends of the Earth said today. The call coincides with today?s fuel poverty summit organised by energy regulator, Ofgem.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
Campaigners call for renewable energy shake-up
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/campaigners_call_for_renew_220 42008.html
UK?s renewable energy performance branded a national disgrace. MPs were urged today by Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and Enoughsenough.org to support a crucial amendment to the Energy Bill which would encourage householders, businesses and communities to produce their own renewable energy.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
Food prices summit: PM must change direction on biofuels now
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/food_prices_summit_pm_must_220 42008.html
Gordon Brown is right to be concerned about the impact of biofuels on food prices and the environment. Evidence is growing that they cause more harm than good. UK and European targets for increasing biofuel use by adding it to our petrol must be scrapped. The Prime Minister must do more to tackle transport pollution by improving public transport and insisting that the EU doubles the fuel-efficiency of new cars by 2020

Wed, 23 Apr 08
The Big Climate Change Law Debate
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/the_big_climate_change_law_210 42008.html
Londoners are invited to debate climate change with Hilary Benn, the man in charge of Government policy on the environment, at a mass public meeting in Central London on Tuesday 22 April 2008.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
Lord Stern right to renew call for urgent action on climate change
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/lord_stern_right_to_renew_2104 2008.html
After Lord Stern admitted he ?badly underestimated the degree of damages and the risks of climate change? in his ground-breaking 2006 report, Friends of the Earth Executive Director Tony Juniper said he was right to call for a massive step-up in the effort to tackle climate change.

Thu, 17 Apr 08
PUBLIC IN THE DARK ABOUT BIOFUELS IN THEIR PETROL
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/public_in_the_dark_about_b_150 42008.html
Almost nine out of ten Britons have no idea that biofuels will be added to their petrol from tomorrow, according to the first ever public attitudes survey on the controversial alternative fuels. The research also revealed that, of those who knew what biofuels are, three quarters would prefer the Government to curb emissions by improving public transport or making cars greener

Thu, 17 Apr 08
RACE EQUALITY GROUP IN GOVERNMENT U-TURN ON HEATHROW EXPANSION
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/race_equality_group_in_gov_150 42008.html
The Government has been forced to review the impact of Heathrow airport expansion on local ethnic minority communities following a legal challenge from Hounslow Race Equality Council (Hounslow REC), represented by Friends of the Earth?s Rights and Justice Centre.

Mon, 14 Apr 08
LATEST GOVERNMENT ATTEMPT TO COMBAT FUEL POVERTY IS SHORT SIGHTED
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/latest_government_attempt_1104 2008.html
Responding to the news that the Government has struck a deal with energy companies to help households with fuel bills, Friends of the Earth said that Government policy was short-sighted and that a far more comprehensive programme of energy efficiency was needed.

Mon, 14 Apr 08
Brown urged to U-turn on $1.6bn contribution to disastrous climate funds
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/brown_urged_to_uturn_on_16_110 42008.html
Civil society groups from around the world are today (Friday 11 April 2008) calling on the World Bank to withdraw its proposal to establish climate investment funds ahead of this weekend?s spring meetings in Washington, due to concerns the fund will be used for carbon offsetting schemes including industrial-scale tree plantations, coal projects and other polluting, energy-intensive industries and could undermine international efforts to tackle climate change.

Fri, 11 Apr 08
Government sued for fuel poverty failure
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/government_sued_for_fuel_p_090 42008.html
Green and grey groups bring joint legal challenge Friends of the Earth and Help the Aged are today (Wednesday 9 April) taking the Government to court, for not doing enough to meet its legal obligation to eradicate fuel poverty. The two charities are campaigning for the Government to develop a far more effective and comprehensive programme of domestic energy efficiency, to simultaneously end suffering from fuel poverty and tackle climate change.

Mon, 7 Apr 08
PLANS FOR MAJOR OFFSHORE WIND FARM WELCOMED
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/plans_for_major_offshore_w_040 42008.html
Plans to build one of the biggest wind farms in the UK, off the Yorkshire coast, have been welcomed by Friends of the Earth. But the environmental group said that the Government must do more to develop this huge potential and ensure that Britain reaps the massive economic and environmental benefits of becoming a world leader in harvesting the wind.

Mon, 7 Apr 08
Eco-towns are a drop in the ocean
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/ecotowns_are_a_drop_in_the_040 42008.html
Commenting on the shortlist for a number of Eco Towns that the Government is planning to build across England, Paul de Zylva of Friends of the Earth England said: ?With proper involvement of local communities and stringent standards, the Government?s new eco-towns could provide an inspiring blueprint for low-carbon living - but they will be a drop in the ocean of the Government?s wider house building programme. All new homes must be built to the highest green standards. ?And the question remains over how Ministers will reduce emissions from existing homes ? which currently account for over a quarter of all the UK?s carbon impact. The Government must prioritise this area and make it cheaper and easier for people to green their homes, and invest in energy saving and clean renewable technologies such as solar panels.?

Mon, 7 Apr 08
Porsche should focus on cleaner vehicles, says Friends of the Earth
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/porsche_should_focus_on_cl_040 42008.html
In response to the news that Porsche has formally launched its High Court action to challenge the London pollution charge, Friends of the Earth Executive Director Tony Juniper said Porsche had clearly misunderstood public opinion, since the majority of Londoners support an increased congestion charge for the most polluting vehicles. He said it was high time Porsche stopped fighting popular initiatives and started manufacturing cleaner vehicles.

Thu, 3 Apr 08
CARBON-CUTTING ADVICE LINE CAN T GLOSS OVER GOVERNMENT S GREEN HOMES FAILINGS
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/carboncutting_advice_line_0204 2008.html
The Government's decision to launch an emissions-cutting advice service can?t gloss over the Government?s failings in helping homes to go green, Friends of the Earth said today. The environmental campaign group said that while it supports the much-needed 'Act on CO2' initiative, it is chronically underfunded, and isn?t a substitute for a comprehensive programme to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the housing sector.

Thu, 3 Apr 08
GM CROPS CAN REMAIN IN ENVIRONMENT FOR TEN YEARS - NEW REPORT
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/gm_crops_can_remain_in_env_020 42008.html
New research from Sweden published today has found that GM crops can persist in the soil for at least ten years. Friends of the Earth said that the Government must now tear up its proposals for the ?coexistence? of GM with organic and conventional crops and put in place tough rules that protect GM-free food and farming.

Thu, 3 Apr 08
Waste companies must open files to public
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/waste_companies_must_open_0204 2008.html
An important decision under freedom of information laws will now allow members of the public to directly request environmental information from waste companies. Following a formal complaint by Friends of the Earth, the Information Commissioner has ruled that a private waste management company is required to make environmental information public because it is classed the same as a public authority under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
GOVERNMENT MUST URGENTLY INVESTIGATE AVIATION INDUSTRY
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/government_must_urgently_i_010 42008.html
The Government must mount an urgent investigation into the aviation industry following revelations that low-cost airline Flybe laid on extra flights and advertised for actors to fill them in order to meet passenger quotas and avoid financial penalties, Friends of the Earth said today.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
GOVERNMENT STILL FAILING TO HELP HOMES FIT RENEWABLES
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/government_still_failing_t_310 32008.html
The Government has refused to increase the grants available for households to install low carbon technologies (such as wind turbines and solar panels) in today?s overhaul of its Low Carbon Buildings Programme, despite the fact that the scheme has comprehensively failed to help homes to go green.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
UK GOVERNMENT UNDERMINING EU RENEWABLES TARGET
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/uk_government_undermining_3103 2008.html
According to reports the UK Government is attempting to undermine EU renewable energy targets by by asking for investments in renewable energy developments overseas and carbon savings from 'clean' coal, to count towards the UK's share of the EU quota.