Friends of the Earth

It has been reported that key warnings around nature loss were left out of a government report, with it being projected that UK GDP could be 12% lower due to this environmental damage by 2030. That's more than we spend annually on the NHS.
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Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidence

Of the 2,735 serious pollution incidents downgraded in 2024 in England, evidence suggests that only 496 were visited and investigated. The remaining were solely based on water company evidence.

Demand big polluters finally clean up their act: foe.uk/r77z5

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“We need politicians who push for affordable and achievable green policies such as ramping up renewables and making polluters pay for action to tackle the climate crisis they’ve caused."

Reacting to the Green Party’s victory, our chief executive, Asad Rehman, said: “We hope Gorton and Denton’s new Green MP will strengthen voices in Parliament calling for faster action to tackle the climate and nature crises by championing fair solutions that benefit people and our planet. 👇

Keir Starmer was advised to ditch net zero. He needs to re-embrace it After byelection defeat and with right-leaning advisers gone, will PM return to his instincts and embrace Labour ‘DNA’ on climate?

On Friday, the seat of Gorton and Denton was won by the Green party.

Local people said that making their homes warmer to bring down their bills, better public transport, improving green spaces and strengthening communities were among their top priorities. 🧵👇
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We’re outside DESNZ on the first ‘Stop Dirty Data Centres’ day of action to show solidarity with communities resisting data centres throughout the UK and to call for the government to prioritise climate action.

Friends of the Earth statement after two serious incidents targeting Muslim communities during Ramadan | Friends of the Earth *** Amended following news of a suspected arson attack at Worcester Muslim Welfare Association’s community centre

We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community following this week’s frightening incidents at Manchester Central Mosque and Worcester Muslim Welfare Association’s community centre, which took place during the holy month of Ramadan.

Read our statement in full: friendsoftheearth.uk/latest/frien...

"People are rising up against big tech data centres being built at the expense of people and planet". Photo in black and white of 10 people holding a banner that stays 'STOP DIRTY DATA CENRES'. Global action plan logo.

This weekend we’re coordinating days of action with campaigners and local communities across the country, to oppose Big Tech's unchecked expansion of hyperscale data centres in the UK.

Join an action near you: www.globalactionplan.org.uk/stop-dirty-data-centres

2.4 million people across the UK are at the highest risk of flooding. This includes 611,000 people who are least able to prepare for flooding in advance, react when it happens, or recover afterwards.

Head to the link in our bio to see if your home is at risk and to demand action. #flooding

Warning as study finds 800,000 more UK homes at high risk of flooding Stark findings expose impact of global warming on British households

Friends of the Earth's own analysis of Environment Agency data shows that 2.4 million people across the UK are already at the highest risk of flooding.

Find out if your home is at risk here: foe.uk/ay69f

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Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis? Even as weather extremes worsen, the voices calling for the rolling back of environmental rules have grown louder and more influential

Severe storms and flooding have been pounding southern Europe and the UK this year. This is the reality of the climate crisis. But even as its impacts become more frequent and severe, climate action is increasingly under threat globally.
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New TV docudrama, Dirty Business, will reveal the appalling and deadly consequences of sewage in our waterways.

Let’s make 2026 the year big polluters are finally made to clean up their act. ✊

Head to the link in our bio, @friends-earth.bsky.social, to sign our petition.

#DirtyBusiness

No one should face criminal charges for involvement in peaceful protest. Solidarity with our allies who are standing against the genocide and the occupation of Palestine.

We’re at Westminster Magistrates Court this morning as the trial against Palestine Solidarity Campaign Director Ben Jamal and Stop the War Founder Chris Nineham begins. @pscupdates.bsky.social @stwc.bsky.social

Tackling climate change could help end the need for food banks Trussell and Friends of the Earth argue that a greener future could reduce the need for food banks. Here's how.

The anti-poverty charity @trusselluk.bsky.social, which is working to end hunger, has teamed up with Friends of the Earth to show that a greener future isn’t just a win for the environment. Delivered fairly, it could reduce the need for food banks.

Find out more 👇
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'Climate breakdown' warning over polluted rivers and flooding From filthy rivers to flooding, Wales faces

"Sewage in rivers, air pollution around schools and risks from flooding are not abstract statistics – our own lives and our wildlife is at risk from this mounting environmental crisis." - Haf Elgar, Director of Wales, Friends of the Earth. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'If you come for migrants you come for all of us' - Asad Rehman, our chief exec electrified the thousand strong crowd at the London launch of the Together Alliance last week.

Friends of the Earth will be at Together's national demo on 28 March. It's going to be massive - join us!
#togetheralliance

A black protest poster with bold white and green text. At the top, the words "MARCH TOGETHER" appear in large white block letters. Below this, a white horizontal banner contains the text "6 WEEKS TO GO!" in bright green. Underneath the banner, the words "AGAINST THE FAR RIGHT" are written in large white block letters. Toward the bottom, a green hand-drawn oval circles the details: "Saturday 28th March, Central London." At the very bottom left, there is a QR code and the text "Add your name: togetheralliance.org.uk." On the bottom right, the word "TOGETHER" is written in a stylized, outlined font. The poster is slightly wrinkled and appears to be pasted onto a wall over other papers.

Book your transport. Invite your friends. Show up.

It’s time to show the far right who the real majority is.

Join us on 28 March, Central London.

#together #28march

MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband's net zero plans A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres "have been highlighted as a key area of concern".

As the demand for energy-hungry data centres spirals, the government must make sure they've correctly accounted for the carbon cost, says innovation lead and AI campaigner Mary Stevens.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yjr9mp92po

Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin Ex-PM’s thinktank urges more drilling and fewer renewables, ignoring evidence that clean energy is cheaper and better for bills

"The real driver behind our sky-high energy bills is the UK’s over-reliance on gas. To bring down bills for good and protect people from future gas price volatility, we must accelerate the development of renewable energy." says our head of science, Mike Childs

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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

The promise of more solar farms is a ray of sunshine in a dismal and wet winter that has seen homes and farmers fields flooded across the UK. Solar farms will cut the emissions that are driving climate extremes, lower energy bills and take up less than 1% of land.
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Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse? It has rained in parts of the country every day of the year so far and downpours are expected to continue this week

Climate change is resulting in more extreme weather impacting lives in the UK and overseas. Flooding devastates communities and the people it hits hardest are often those who have done the least to cause climate emissions. Demand action today: foe.uk/h2epz

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How to eat sustainably | Friends of the Earth We need to change the way we produce food and what we eat, for the sake of the planet, animal welfare and our health. Read our take on sustainable eating.

Want to eat more sustainably in 2026? Find out why we need to reduce our meat and dairy consumption, how food production needs to change, and what we as individuals can do to make a difference. friendsoftheearth.uk/sustainable-...

This Saturday will see another huge march for Palestine in London. Join us 👇 palestinecampaign.org/events/natio...

This month two imprisoned hunger strikers ended their strike, saying they'd won some major demands on Palestine, while one prisoner remains on hunger and thirst strike.

Attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank continue to escalate as Israel demolishes UN buildings in East Jerusalem. While road building is about to begin for a huge settlement project that would 'bury the idea of a Palestinian state' in the words of the Israeli Finance Minister.

Since the ceasefire started, Israel has seized most of the agricultural land in Gaza and killed over 400 Palestinians. The UK government is still supporting severe environmental injustice in Palestine.

The UK movement for justice in Palestine is strong. Let's make 2026 a year for Palestine.

Here's why:
Israel is still bombing and our government is still sending arms – like parts for the F-35 fighter jet. Now there are reports the government might roll back last year’s insufficient arms embargo.🧵👇

UK to join major wind farm project with eight European countries For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.

Great to see the UK government working closely with our European neighbours to solve common problems, in this case energy security and climate change. This mature and positive approach is in welcome contrast to the tantrums, name-calling and threats deployed by Trump. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump launches fresh attack on UK over North Sea oil Environmental campaigners criticised Mr Trump’s comments in Davos

“The only people who benefit from backtracking on climate action are the polluters, billionaires and powerful vested interests profiting from fossil fuels.” - Mike Childs, head of policy at Friends of the Earth. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...