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High-speed rail link announced
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.

Tesco store rejected in Sheringham
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.

Fears over carbon emissions as IPC opens for business
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).

Meat labelling code only addresses part of a bigger problem
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.

Yvo de Boer resigns as Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC
Yvo de Boer has resigned as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Gordon Brown to co-chair climate change funding panel
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will co-chair the United Nations High Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.

World heading towards peak oil - energy crunch on par with financial crisis
The UK Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil and Energy Security (ITPOES) has warned that the world could be on course for an "oil crunch".

India puts moratorium on GM crop
India's environment minister has halted the commercial cultivation of a genetically modified aubergine - a move welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

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