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Tue, 24 Aug 10
New Head of Fundraising starts at Friends of the Earth
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/new_head_of_fundraising_23082010.html
Tracey Pritchard, our new Head of Fundraising, starts today.

Sat, 21 Aug 10
21 August: Earth Overshoot Day - Friends of the Earth statement
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/21_august_earth_overshoot_day_20082010.html
Friends of the Earth's thoughts on Earth Overshoot Day.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UN climate talks conclude in Bonn
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/un_climate_talks_bonn_06082010.html
rich nations drag feet at UN climate talks in Bonn

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Food price rises highlight urgent need to tackle climate change
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/food_prices_04082010.html
Food price hikes another reason to tackle climate change

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government announces supermarket watchdog
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/supermarket_watchdog_03082010.html
Supermarket watchdog at last - victory for farmers & shoppers

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UN climate talks open in Bonn
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/bonn_august_talks_30072010.html
The latest round of UNFCCC talks open in Bonn, Germany.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government waste strategy must tackle recycling
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/government_waste_strategy_29072010.html
Governments waste review must raise recycling targets

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UK energy statistics released
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/energy_statistics_29072010.html
UK energy use down but due to recession not action

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Grants for low-carbon vehicles survive spending cuts but will be subject to review
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/low-carbon_vehicle_grants_28072010.html
Our campaigner Richard on grants for greener cars

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Climate Change Committee urges investment in low-carbon technology
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/ccc_warning_low_carbon_technology_19072010.html
Tackling the deficit depends on a green economic recovery

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Oil company criticised for funding climate sceptic groups
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/exxon_climate_sceptic_19072010.html
Oil company wrong to fund climate sceptics

Sat, 14 Aug 10
£34m cuts to low carbon technology will harm UK's economic recovery
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/spending_cuts_green_economy_16072010.html
green spending cuts harm UK's economic recovery

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Huhne calls for 30 per cent cut in EU emissions
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/huhne_eu_emissions_15072010.html
Huhne calls for 30% EU emission cuts

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Goverment to re-consult on national planning statements
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/national_planning_statments_15072010.html
Re-consultation on National Planning Statements welcomed

Sat, 14 Aug 10
London commute flooded by cows in call for rainforest-free food
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/comoote_food_chain_13072010.html
Herds of cows hit London tube to call for rainforest-free food

Sat, 14 Aug 10
EU Commission plans to relax rules on GM crops in Europe
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/gm_eu_commission_13072010.html
Concern over EU GM plans

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Action needed on energy inefficient homes
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/energy_savings_trust_13072010.html
Action needed on energy inefficient homes

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Good news for councils as ban on selling green energy overturned
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/huhne_decc_councils_green_energy_08072010.html
Good news for councils as ban on selling green energy lifted

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UEA climate scientists cleared
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/climate_uea-email_07072010.html
Report clears UEA climate scientists

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Donate as you download and get exclusive Johnny Borrell playlist
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/johnny_borrell_fairsharemusic_05072010.html
Exclusive playlist from Razorlight frontman

Sat, 14 Aug 10
New Director of Fundraising, Communications and Activism at Friends of the Earth
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/joe_jenkins_director_of_communications_fundraising_activism_05072010.html
Friends of the Earth welcomes a new senior team member.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government climate advisor calls for tougher action on emissions
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/ccc_annual_report_30062010.html
Govt advisor says action on emissions is failing

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Green Investment Bank recommendations unveiled
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/green_bank_29062010.html
Green bank call backed by Friends of the Earth

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Home energy efficency programme must include rented sector
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/huhne_energy_efficiency_24062010.html
Govt plans to slash home emissions must include rented sector

Sat, 14 Aug 10
MP spearheads new law for planet-friendly farming
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/food_bill_24062010.html
MP to introduce new law for planet-friendly #farming

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Budget should have been greener and fairer
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/budget_environment_green_economy_22062010.html
#june budget has little to say about the environment

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government to consult on per-plane tax
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/aviation_tax_22062010.html
Government to consult on per-plane tax #junebudget

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Weekly bin collections not needed, Mr Pickles
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/pickles_bin_collections_18062010.html
We need to waste less - not collect waste more often.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Climate Committee warning over gas power stations
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/ccc_gas_power_stations_18062010.html
We must capture carbon to meet UK 2050 emissions target

Sat, 14 Aug 10
A green budget could slash £9bn off UK debt this year
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/budget_advance_17062010.html
A green budget is vital to developing a low-carbon economy.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government announces waste stategy review
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/waste_strategy_review_16062010.html
Defra announces a review of England's waste strategy.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Two thirds want GM to be kept off their plate - new opinion poll
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/gm_poll_15062010.html
Two thirds of people in the UK don't want GM food.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Friends of the Earth launches new website
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/new_site_14062010.html
Green charity re-launches www.foe.co.uk

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UN talks in Bonn close - Friends of the Earth reaction
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/un_talks_in_bonn_close_friends_of_the_earth_reaction_11062010.html
UN talks on action on climate change in Bonn close.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
'No role' for World Bank in managing climate funds - Friends of the Earth
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/no_role_for_world_bank_in_climate_finance_bonn_10062010.html
Controversy at the UN climate change talks over climate funds.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Rich country targets 'dangerously inadequate'
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/kyoto_targets_unfccc_bonn_09062010.html
Emissions cuts are at risk of being watered down at UN talks.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Forestry emissions cuts plan 'risks unravelling climate action'
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/lulucf_press_release_unfccc_bonn_09062010.html
Loopholes in forestry targets could undermine climate action.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
GM crop trials are a waste of taxpayers' money
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/gm_crop_trials_08062010.html
Commenting on the GM potato crop trials in Norfolk, Friends of the Earth's Food Campaigner Kirtana Chandrasekaran said:

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Tesco chief to leave chain
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/terry_leahy_08062010.html
Friends of the Earth reacts to news that Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy is to leave the chain next year.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Bin tax scrapped
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/bin_tax_07062010.html
The Government has scrapped plans to allow councils to charge residents for the amount of waste they throw out

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UN climate change talks in Bonn enter second week
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/un_climate_change_talks_in_bonn_enter_second_week_04062010.html
The UN climate talks in Bonn enter their second week.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UN climate talks in Bonn enter second week
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/un_talks_in_bonn_enter_second_week_04062010.html
As the UN climate change talks continue in Bonn, Friends of the Earth gives its analysis of the state of play between the major players so far.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
London faces prosecution over dirty air
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/london_dirty_air_03062010.html
London gets legal warning from European Commission over failure to meet EU air quality standards

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Professor resigns from Food Standards Agency over public spending on GM
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/professor_resignation_food_standards_agency_02062010.html
A leading figure has resigned from the Food Standards Agency today in protest of the FSA's pro-GM position.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Concern over green commitment in Queen's Speech
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/queens_speech_24052010.html
The lack of clarity over the inclusion of green manifesto pledges in the Queen's Speech is a cause for concern, says Friends of the Earth

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Blueprint for a greener future - the coalition's agreed policies
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/coalition_environment_policies_20052010.html
The coalition Government has published its agreed policies on the environment. Friends of the Earth has broadly welcomed them but called for a higher target for cutting UK emissions and local carbon budgets to ensure councils help tackle climate change

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government announces Emergency Budget
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/emergency_budget_17052010.html
Next month's Emergency budget is a crucial opportunity to deliver on David Cameron's 'greenest government ever' pledge, says Friends of the Earth

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Cameron promises greenest Government ever
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/new_govt_greenest_14052010.html
David Cameron's pledge to lead greenest Government ever welcomed, but coalition urged to strengthen climate target

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Low-carbon economy must be coalition focus
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/coalition_government_12052010.html
Urgent action to create a low-carbon economy must be a key priority for the new coalition Government, Friends of the Earth said today (Wednesday 12 May 2010).

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Third runway plans for Heathrow scrapped
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/heathrow_plans_scrapped_by_coalition_12052010.html
Andy Atkins, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, welcomes an announcement that plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport will be scrapped.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UN says we must tackle meat consumption to address global loss of biodiversity
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/un_biodiversity_report_10052010.html
New UN report confirms that that we are experiencing the biggest mass extinction since the end of the dinosaurs

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Friends of the Earth welcomes first Green MP
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/first_green_mp_07052010.html
Friends of the Earth welcomes the election of Caroline Lucas, the first Green Party MP.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Election 2010: Conservative candidates slammed over climate commitment
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/election_conservatives_slammed_23042010.html
The commitment of prospective Conservative MPs to tackling climate change is under question today after it was revealed that only two Tory candidates have backed a package of key measures to slash UK emissions.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Tesco announces record annual profits
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/tesco_profits_20042010.html
Tesco announces annual profits up by 10 per cent to a record £3.4bn - to the detriment of local communities and the environment

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Lib Dems announce green job plans
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/green_job_libdem_election_19042010.html
climate change, election 2010, green economy, green jobs

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Reaction to Liberal Democrat manifesto
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/liberal_democrat_manifesto_14042010.html
The Liberal Democrats have shown that the environment can be at the heart of policy-making, says Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Reaction to Conservative manifesto
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/tory_manifesto_13042010.html
The tory vision for a greener future needs greater clarity and ambition, says Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Reaction to Labour manifesto
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/labour_manifesto_12042010.html
Labour's manifesto should have set a higher bar on green issues, says Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
World Bank approves South African coal-fired power station
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/world_bank_approves_south_african_power_station_08042010.html
Friends of the Earth's response to the World Bank's approval of a $3.7bn load to South Africa to build the continent's largest coal-fired power station.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
World bank vote on South African coal power station - Friends of the Earth statement
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/south_africa_eskom_decision_advance_07042010.html
Advance comment from Friends of the Earth on the imminent decision of the World Bank on whether to approve a loan to South Africa for a massive new coal-fired power station.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Clean Energy Cash Back scheme launched
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/feed_in_tariffs_01042010.html
The Government's Clean Energy Cash Back - or feed-in tariff - scheme starts today - allowing home-owners, businesses and communities to profit from generating their own green energy.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Councils need Local Carbon Budgets not Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/carbon_reduction_commitment_scheme_01042010.html
Friends of the Earth says the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme launched by the Government today is completely unsuitable for councils, who should intead be set Local Carbon Budgets to reduce emissions in their local area.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Ed Miliband launches 'Beyond Copenhagen' plan - Friends of the Earth reaction
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/ed_miliband_launches_international_climate_plan_31032010.html
Friends of the Earth's executive director, Andy Atkins, responds to the Government's new international climate plan.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government departments publish climate change plans
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/govt_depts_climate_plans_31042010.html
Government department plans to cut emissions have been welcomed, but Ministers have been urged to set tougher climate targets.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
700 wind energy jobs announced
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/wind_energy_jobs_29032010.html
Plans to create 700 new wind turbine manufacturing jobs have been welcomed by Friends of the Earth

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Fall in UK greenhouse gas emissions
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/uk_emissions_25032010.html
Provisional government estimates for 2009 show a significant fall in UK greenhouse gas emissions.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
UK Government must buy planet-friendly British food
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/procurement_25032010.html
Friends of the Earth says the Government must buy not just British food, but planet-friendly food that does not contribute to the destruction of rainforests.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Budget fails to tackle emissions from transport
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/budget_transport_24032010.html
The Budget does not contain the measures needed to cut emissions from transport, Friends of the Earth said today.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Budget 2010: campaign victory as Chancellor sets up green bank
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/budget_24032010.html
Friends of the Earth has welcomed Government plans, unveiled in today's Budget, to set up a Green Investment Bank. The environmental campaigning charity has played a leading role in the campaign for one since January 2009.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
MPs present meaty challenge to new Government
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/mps_meat_challenge_24032010.html
Peter Ainsworth MP (Conservative, East Surrey) has today presented a Sustainable Livestock Bill check to the House of Commons.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
MPs call for reforms to energy planning policy
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/planning_23032010.html
Today's call from MPs for reforms to Government draft planning policies on major energy infrastructure projects has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Darling must use Budget to boost jobs and cut bills
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/budget_22032010.html
The Chancellor must create a stronger, safer economy by laying the foundations for a green future in next week's Budget, says Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
James Orr becomes Director of Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/james_orr_ni_22032010.html
The new Northern Ireland Director of Friends of the Earth, James Orr, takes up his post today (Monday 22 March 2010).

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Conservative plans for a Green Investment Bank
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/tory_green_investment_bank_19032010.html
David Cameron is to announce Conservative plans for a Green Investment Bank - welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
ASA ruling on climate change adverts
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/asa_ads_17032010.html
Response to the ASA's ruling on the Government's climate change adverts

Sat, 14 Aug 10
High-speed rail link announced
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/high_speed_rail_11032010.html
A new high speed rail link could play a significant role in tackling climate change - but government plans announced today may not cut emissions, Friends of the Earth said today.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Tesco store rejected in Sheringham
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/tesco_sheringham_04032010.html
The decision today (Thursday 4 March 2010) by North Norfolk District Council to reject an application for a new Tesco store in the historic town of Sheringham has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Fears over carbon emissions as IPC opens for business
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/ipc_01032010.html
Government plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects such as power stations and large waste incinerators threaten efforts to tackle climate change and undermine local democracy, Friends of the Earth warned today (Monday 1 March 2010).

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Meat labelling code only addresses part of a bigger problem
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/meat_labelling_23022010.html
The meat labelling scheme announced today by Environmental Secretary Hilary Benn isn't enough to fix the food chain, Friends of the Earth has said.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Belfast could experience annual flood misery by the end of the century
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/belfast_flood_18022010.html
Belfast at risk from sea-level rise

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Yvo de Boer resigns as Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/yvo_de_boer_18022010.html
Yvo de Boer has resigned as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Gordon Brown to co-chair climate change funding panel
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/godon_brown_climate_finance_12092010.html
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will co-chair the United Nations High Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
World heading towards peak oil - energy crunch on par with financial crisis
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/oil_crunch_warning_11022010.html
The UK Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil and Energy Security (ITPOES) has warned that the world could be on course for an "oil crunch".

Sat, 14 Aug 10
India puts moratorium on GM crop
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/india_gm_09022010.html
India's environment minister has halted the commercial cultivation of a genetically modified aubergine - a move welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Environmental Audit Committee report 'nail in the coffin' for carbon trading
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/environmental_audit_committee_foe_reaction_08022010.html
Friends of the Earth says that the Environmental Audit Committee's report on carbon trading, released today, is the 'nail in the coffin' of the schemes.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Supermarket supply code of practice needs tough enforcement
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/code_of_practice_ombudsman_04022010.html
A Grocery Supply Code of Practice which comes into force today (Thursday, 4 February 2010) must be properly enforced by an ombudsman to stop the bullying tactics of supermarkets towards suppliers, says Friends of Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Ofgem calls for energy system reform
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/ofgem_03022010.html
Friends of the Earth has welcomed Ofgem's call for reform of the UK's energy system.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Green electricity cash boost for homes and businesses - but overall ambition disappointing
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/feed-in_tariffs_01022010.html
The cash payments that will be made to homes, businesses and communities for generating green electricity - announced today (Monday 1 February 2010) by climate secretary Ed Miliband - are lacking in ambition, says Friends of the Earth.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Survey shows public concern over climate impacts of climate
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/transport_28012010.html
A survey published by the Department of Transport shows strong public support for reduced car use and greener travel options.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Report shows just four per cent of imported biofuels are environmentally sustainable
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/biofuels_28012010.html
A new report by the Renewable Fuels Agency paints a shocking picture of the true impact of UK biofuels.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Public back calls for more ambitious green electricity scheme for homes, businesses and communities
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/fits_survey_27012010.html
Two thirds of the population think that the Government's plans to pay households for generating green electricity from renewable energy systems such as solar panels and river and wind turbines are not ambitious enough, a new survey reveals today.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Legal warning to Government over energy policy statements
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/nps_22012010.html
Friends of the Earth has warned Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband that the Government could face a legal review unless it dramatically changes its draft planning policies on energy infrastructure.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Select Committee call for higher recycling rates
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/select_committee_report_waste_19012010.html
Friends of the Earth welcomed today's report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee which calls for higher recycling rates from households and businesses.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Green groups welcome proposals to allow greater access to environmental justice
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/legal_costs_review_14012010.html
Green groups have welcomed proposals for changes to the legal system to improve access to justice in environmental protection cases and have called on the Government to make the necessary changes to costs rules.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government dithers on supermarket watchdog
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/supermarket_watchdog_13012010.html
In response to the Government's decision to consult further on the supermarket watchdog, Helen Rimmer, food campaigner for Friends of the Earth, said:

Sat, 14 Aug 10
MPs urge government to increase carbon reduction target
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/eac_carbon_budget_11012010.html
A new report by a committee of MPs which urges the Government to strengthen its policies for tackling climate change and to set tougher emission reduction targets has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Green light for major offshore wind expansion in UK
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/offshore_wind_08012010.html
Today's green light for a major expansion in UK offshore wind development has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth, but the environmental campaign group says the Government must do more to maximises the benefits of the UK's huge green energy potential.

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government Chief Scientific Advisor's GM backing
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/gm_speech_06102010.html
Responding to Professor John Beddington's speech to the Oxford Farming Conference today, Friends of the Earth's food campaigner, Helen Rimmer, said

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Government food vision serves up business as usual
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/food_vision_05012010.html
Responding to the release of the Government's Food 2030 vision for the future of food, Friends of the Earth's food campaigner Helen Rimmer said:

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Conservative's plan to introduce a supermarket watchdog
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/supermarket_watchdog_05012010.html
In response to the Conservative's plans to introduce a supermarket watchdog, Helen Rimmer, food campaigner for Friends of the Earth said:

Sat, 14 Aug 10
Boiler scrappage scheme is pathetically small
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/boiler_scrappage_05012010.html
The Government's boiler scrappage scheme is a welcome initiative but pathetically small, Friends of the Earth said today.

Tue, 10 Aug 10
Councils to sell green electricity back to the grid
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/councils_green_energy_09082010.html
Councils now able to sell back green electricity