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Fri, 29 May 09
New report casts doubt over biofuels 'wonder crop' jatropha
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/jatropha_27052009.html
Biofuels produced from jatropha may be competing with food production for land and water, a new report by Friends of the Earth reveals today as the Jatropha World Summit begins in Ghana

Fri, 29 May 09
New "responsible" soy standards will destroy forests and livelihoods, Friends of the Earth warns
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/rtfo_reaction_26052009.html
A new initiative that will re-brand intensive GM soy and soy grown on deforested land as "responsible" will cause deforestation and sneak GM crops into the food system, Friends of the Earth said today

Thu, 21 May 09
Europe's biggest onshore wind farm officially opens
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/europe_windfarm_biggest_20052009.html
The official opening of Europe's biggest wind farm - in Scotland - has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth

Wed, 20 May 09
Government must support wind industry to save UK green jobs
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/vestas_19052009.html
Friends of the Earth and Unite are calling on the Government to step in to prevent the closure of two wind turbine manufacturing plants in South England, which would cause the loss of 625 green jobs.

Tue, 19 May 09
Car scrappage scheme's lack of green criteria slammed
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/car_scrappage_18052009.html
The Government's car scrappage scheme - which comes into force today (Monday 18 May 2009) - will undermine confidence in the UK Government's determination to tackle climate change and develop a low carbon economy, warns Friends of the Earth.

Wed, 13 May 09
World's biggest offshore wind farm to be built off Kent coast
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/london_array_12052009.html
Plans to start building the world's largest wind farm off the Kent coast have been welcomed today by Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 9 May 09
Renewable energy schemes to get speedier connection
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/grid_08052009.html
Friends of the Earth today welcomed Ofgem's announement that renewable energy companies would be connected to the Grid more quickly, but said a long-term solution was urgently needed for the UK to meet its renewable energy target and create green jobs

Mon, 4 May 09
A year of Boris Johnson - Mayor must do more to green London
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/boris_johnson_first_year_30042009.html
Boris Johnson has failed to set out sufficient measures to keep his pledges to green London and cut the capital's carbon dioxide emissions by 60 per cent by 2025, Friends of the Earth said today, as the London Mayor approaches his first anniversary.

Mon, 4 May 09
Budget 2009 - Car scrappage scheme slammed
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/car_scrappage_22042009.html
Government proposals for a car scrappage scheme an unnecessary subsidy to an industry that has consistently opposed tough legislation to cut carbon emissions, and have no green substance.