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❇️Today, Spotlight on Corruption is launching the #clean&green manifesto on how the UK’s anti-corruption efforts can help tackle environmental harm. Its recommendations are backed by 30 leading civil society organisations.
Read the manifesto here👇
www.spotlightcorruption.org/report/clean...
“The CCC analysis shows the switch to clean, green renewables and electric vehicles is not only economically sensible but will make us far better off in the long run, while simultaneously safeguarding our environment.” - Mike Childs, Friends of the Earth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
With the pace of climate change speeding-up, and the price of oil and gas spiking, the need to ditch fossil fuels and embrace clean, green energy has never been greater. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Again and again: renewables are the best solution for people's pockets, for the UK's security and for the planet.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/05/uk-clean-energy-iran-war-fossil-fuel-prices-surge
“What these figures don’t tell us is the quality of the green and blue spaces people can access, where better provision does exist, and the other factors at play which determine who gets to enjoy nature and who doesn’t.” - Paul de Zylva, Friends of the Earth. https://foe.uk/q4gox
The US and Israel’s deadly attacks on Iran are having a devastating human and climate cost. This war has sparked insecurity across the region, sent oil and gas prices spiralling and conflict-fuelled emissions soaring. The UK must end all support for this war.
Read our full statement: foe.uk/85xqd
Join us at the Together demonstration in London on 28 March to show that strength lies in solidarity. The change we need comes from us working together for hope not despair, for unity not racism.
Sign up here: https://foe.uk/q47kl
#Together
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.
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
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
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“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. 👇
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. 🧵👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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.
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...
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
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
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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
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 👇
www.bigissue.com/opinion/tack...
"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
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
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
"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
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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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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
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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-...