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Rising fuel prices highlight urgent need to wean UK off oil addiction
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/rising_fuel_prices_highlig_230
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The increasing cost of fuel, rising carbon dioxide emissions and fears about where our energy comes from highlight the urgent need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, Friends of the Earth said today.
Tue, 20 May 08
Johnny Borrell Fronts Exclusive Climate Change Gig
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/johnny_borrell_fronts_excl_160
52008.html
Razorlight front man and Friends of the Earth supporter Johnny Borrell launches the final stage of the charity’s climate change campaign, The Big Ask, today (20 May) [1]. Borrell, together with other high profile supporters including KT Tunstall, and Sean Hughes, are urging the public calling on the Government to include emissions from aviation in the new climate change law [2].
Tue, 20 May 08
High street banks financing biofuel destruction in Latin America
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/high_street_banks_financin_190
52008.html
Friends of the Earth joins UN call for banks to stop fuelling harmful biofuel boom
Mon, 19 May 08
England's green and pleasant land under threat
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/englands_green_and_pleasan_160
52008.html
Urgent Government action is needed to tackle the growing pressures on England’s natural environment, Friends of the Earth said today. The call coincides with the publication of Natural England’s State of the Natural Environment report which highlights the increasing threats the country faces from intensive development, climate change and general neglect.
Mon, 19 May 08
Greener aircraft needed - but government action essential
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/greener_aircraft_needed_bu_150
52008.html
Greener aircraft are needed - but more importantly urgent government action is needed to cut growing emissions from the aviation sector, Friends of the Earth said today. The call coincides with today's opening of an exhibition of 'green' aircraft at the Science Museum.
Fri, 2 May 08
Government ordered to release CBI lobbying documents
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/government_ordered_to_rele_010
52008.html
The Government has been ordered to disclose previously secret records of lobbying by business group the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), in a judgement published today (Thursday 1 May 2008), following a court case won by environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth.
Thu, 1 May 08
Labour MPs rebel on energy vote
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/labour_mps_rebel_on_energy_300
42008.html
33 Labour MPs ? half of the Government?s majority - voted against the Government in favour of an amendment to the Energy Bill which would have encouraged homes, businesses and communities to install renewable energy systems such as solar panels. Although the amendment was not successful it had drawn widespread public and cross party support.
Thu, 1 May 08
Clamp-down on supermarket bullies long overdue
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/clampdown_on_supermarket_b_300
42008.html
This report confirms that the ?big four? supermarkets are the bully boys of the retail sector ? bleeding suppliers dry and reducing shoppers? choice