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Car makers must go green, says public in new EU poll
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/eupollcars_280808.html
The results of an opinion poll out today (28 August 2008) show an overwhelming 87 per cent of people in the UK think measures to force car manufacturers to make smarter cars that use 25 per cent less fuel should be introduced urgently.
Wed, 27 Aug 08
Major car makers not cutting emissions fast enough to meet climate targets
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/eucars_260808.html
Top car manufacturers selling vehicles in the UK and elsewhere in Europe are not cutting carbon dioxide emissions from their vehicles fast enough to meet proposed EU targets, Friends of the Earth said today.
Fri, 22 Aug 08
Energy price hikes - efficiency is the solution
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/energyprice_210808.html
Responding to the news that energy company E.On has announced huge rises in gas and electricity prices, Friends of the Earth called for every home in the UK to be super-insulated and have access to green energy systems.
Thu, 14 Aug 08
Prince Charles hits GM nail on head
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/gmprincecharles_130808.html
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.
Fri, 8 Aug 08
Less than one fifth of biofuels on UK roads meets eco-standards - Friends of the Earth reaction
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/biofuels_07082008.html
Less than a fifth of the biofuel used on UK roads meets environmental standards the Renewable Fuels Association reports today.
Thu, 7 Aug 08
Boris' first 100 days - new mayor must do more to tackle climate change
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/boris100days_06082008.html
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.
Wed, 6 Aug 08
Vehicle Excise Duty changes are right in principle, say MPs
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/ved_04082008.html
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
Wed, 6 Aug 08
Darling to consider windfall tax on huge oil company profits
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/windfalltax_01082008.html
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