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Tue, 29 Jul 08
Publication of Renewable Energy Options for the Severn Estuary - Friends of the Earth Comment
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/severn_estuary_options_2407200 8.html
Publication of Renewable Energy Options for the Severn

Thu, 24 Jul 08
Economic case for Heathrow airport flawed, says new report
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/heathrow_economic_critique_230 72008.html
The Government's economic case for expanding Heathrow airport is flawed and should be independently reviewed, a new report says today.

Wed, 23 Jul 08
New map shows over 100 communities threatened by rubbish-burners
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/new_map_rubbish_burners_220720 08.html
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.

Wed, 23 Jul 08
Tougher planning controls needed to save the high street
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/tougher_planning_controls_1007 2008.html
Friends of the Earth is demanding that reforms to the retail planning system genuinely protect town centres and small shops, and curb the growth in out-of-town supermarkets.

Tue, 22 Jul 08
New map shows over 100 communities threatened by rubbish-burners
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/13743.html
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.

Tue, 22 Jul 08
Andy Atkins starts as Friends of the Earth Executive Director
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/Atkins_New_ED_21072008.html
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.

Tue, 22 Jul 08
Newhaven incinerator case hits High Court
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/newhaven_incinerator_15072008. html
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.

Tue, 22 Jul 08
Tougher planning controls needed to save the high street
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/13744.html
Friends of the Earth is demanding that reforms to the retail planning system genuinely protect town centres and small shops, and curb the growth in out-of-town supermarkets.

Tue, 22 Jul 08
No real rights in empowerment white paper
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/empowerment_and_planning_09072 008.html
The Government's white paper on community empowerment does not go far enough to restore local democracy

Wed, 9 Jul 08
Gallagher review on biofuels
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/gallagher_review_on_biofue_080 72008.html
Responding to the Government commissioned Gallagher Review into the indirect impacts of biofuels, published today (7 July 2008), Friends of the Earth warned Ministers against tinkering at the margins and urged the Government to reconsider its biofuels obligation altogether.