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Wed, 17 Dec 08
2008 is the tenth warmest year on record
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/2008_tenth_warmest_year_16122008.html
2008 has been the tenth warmest year on record, according to today's preliminary report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)

Sat, 13 Dec 08
World faces huge challenge as global climate talks fizzle out
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/global_climate_talks_fizzle_out_12122008.html
As UN climate negotiations fizzle out in Poznan, Poland, Friends of the Earth warns of a global climate crisis unless the world takes urgent action to cut emissions.

Sat, 13 Dec 08
Europe fails to show climate leadership
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/europe_fails_to_show_climate_leadership_12122008.html
The European Union's failure to agree on effective measures to tackle climate change has been slammed by Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 13 Dec 08
Manchester rejects green transport revolution
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/manchester_congestion_12122008.html
Disappointment as Greater Manchester residents reject plans to revolutionise its transport network

Sat, 13 Dec 08
New campaign calls on MPs to revolutionise meat and dairy farming
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/food_chain_09122008.html
Large-scale factory farming of meat and dairy is obliterating rainforests and must be tackled by Government investment in building a healthy British farming sector, according to a new report released today by Friends of the Earth.

Thu, 11 Dec 08
UK must take the lead at UN climate talks
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/miliband_arrives_poznan_10122008.html
The UK government is being urged by Friends of the Earth to show international leadership and kick-start stalling UN climate negotiations by unilaterally pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2020.

Wed, 10 Dec 08
EU agrees renewable energy deal
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/eu_renewables_directive_09122008.html
Friends of the Earth has welcomed today's EU agreement committing the bloc to securing 20 per cent of its energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2020 but expressed disappointment at plans to increase the use of biofuels

Fri, 5 Dec 08
Heathrow decision postponed
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/heathrow_04122008.html
Responding to today's postponement of a Government decision on expanding Heathrow until January 2009, Friends of the Earth said it hoped Ministers were beginning to wake up to the massive environmental consequences of allowing airports to expand.

Wed, 3 Dec 08
EU to agree new energy deal
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/eu_agree_renewables_directive_02122008.html
EU is close to reaching agreement on a new deal on renewable energy

Wed, 3 Dec 08
EU deal on cars and carbon dioxide emissions
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/eu_cars_02122008.html
Friends of the Earth's Senior Transport Campaigner Tony Bosworth called last night's EU agreement on cars and carbon dioxide "a depressing outcome on a vital piece of climate legislation".

Tue, 2 Dec 08
Climate Change Committee publishes advice
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/climate_change_committee_01122008.html
Friends of the Earth is delighted that the Climate Change Committee recognises that UK greenhouse gas emissions must be slashed by 42 per cent by 2020 - but warns this must not be conditional on reaching an international deal.

Tue, 2 Dec 08
Schools invited to Shout About climate change
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/shout_about_01122008.html
Friends of the Earth is calling on schools and youth groups across the UK to sign up to its Shout About activity week. The project will show young people how to take action to tackle climate change in their local communities