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Climate change committee to publish advice on UK climate budgets
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/climate_change_committee_28112008.html
The Government will be given official advice on Monday (1 December 2008) on what action it must take in the next few years to meet its legal obligation to tackle climate change.
Thu, 27 Nov 08
Climate Change and Energy Bills get royal assent
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/royal_assent_26112008.html
Two groundbreaking pieces of legislation that will radically cut UK greenhouse gas emissions are expected to become law this evening (Wednesday 26 November 2008).
Thu, 27 Nov 08
Monthly mass cycle ride in London not unlawful, law lords rule
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/critical_mass_26112008.html
A monthly mass cycle ride through the streets of London - Critical Mass - is not unlawful, the House of Lords has ruled today.
Wed, 26 Nov 08
Energy Bill: Renewable energy victory for campaigners
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/energy_bill_18112008.html
New legislation agreed by MPs today should kick-start a revolution in small-scale renewable energy generation by homes, businesses and communities, said Friends of the Earth.
Tue, 25 Nov 08
Pre-budget report fails deliver green new deal
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/pre-budget_report_24112008.html
The Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report has fallen a long way short of leading Britain out of the economic downturn by investing in a low carbon economy, Friends of the Earth said today (Monday 24 November 2008).
Tue, 25 Nov 08
Manchester could be national leader on fast clean and efficient transport systems, say major UK charities
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/manchester_transport_24112008.html
Greater Manchester could become a national leader in developing a state of the art transport system if residents vote ‘yes' in a referendum that starts today, says a coalition of health, environmental and transport organisations.
Sat, 22 Nov 08
Pre-budget report - Brown must show bold new approach to economy and environment
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/pre-budget_report_13112008.html
The Government must use its Pre-Budget Report to lift Britain out of recession and end fuel poverty by investing in new green industries and cutting energy waste, says Friends of the Earth
Sat, 22 Nov 08
The Big Ask wins award for best green website
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/green_awards_21112008.html
The award for best green website was given to Friends of the Earth's website, thebigask.com, at the Green Awards in London last night (12 November 2008).
Fri, 14 Nov 08
Charities appeal fuel poverty judgement
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/charity_appeal_13112008.html
Friends of the Earth and Help the Aged have lodged an appeal today against last month's High Court ruling that the Government has not broken the law over its failure to tackle fuel poverty.
Fri, 7 Nov 08
Planning Bill must include climate duty
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/planningbill_06112008.html
The Government must make climate change a central consideration of the Planning Bill, Friends of the Earth said today (Thursday 6 November 2008) as the Report stage of the Bill begins in the House of Lords.
Fri, 7 Nov 08
Mayor's decision to scrap Thames Gateway road bridge welcomed
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/thames_gateway_road_bridge_06112008.html
London Mayor Boris Johnson has decided to scrap proposals to build a new six-lane road bridge across the Thames between Greenwich and Beckton in East London.
Fri, 7 Nov 08
DEFRA statistics show incinerators are not needed
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/defra_incinerators_06112008.html
New incinerators are not needed - local authorities are already diverting waste from landfill by boosting recycling and composting
Fri, 7 Nov 08
Obama must lead World to a low carbon future
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/obama_05112008.html
Climate change must be a major priority for Barack Obama, the US President-elect, Friends of the Earth said today.
Thu, 6 Nov 08
Energy Bill: Renewable energy proposals must be strengthened
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/energy_bill_05112008.html
A coalition of trade bodies, unions and charities is calling for Government plans to introduce a feed-in tariff into its Energy Bill to be significantly strengthened so that people are given real financial incentives to install green energy systems
Wed, 5 Nov 08
European States agree to water down renewable energy plans
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/european_council_agreement_energy_directive_30102008.html
European States agree to water down renewable energy plans