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Welcome to Friends of the Earth Cymru's on-line publications catalogue. Friends of the Earth Cymru has been publishing information about the environment since 1984. Publications range from briefings to technical reports as well as responses to National Assembly for Wales consultations.
Friends of the Earth Cymru publishes all publications for the public bilingually. However, documents produced for other groups, but which are made available to the public, consultation responses and press releases may be produced in English only. Some older publications are available in English only. This is in line with Friends of the Earth Cymru's Welsh language scheme.
All publications are available free. Publications can be viewed and printed
out directly. Look for the code
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Adobe Acrobat file.
Tackling
Climate Change at Local Level
(PDF† format 316K) December
2005
The role of local development plans in tackling carbon dioxide emissions
in Wales.
Climate
Change: an overview
(PDF† format 119K) July
2005
An overview of the impacts of climate change and what can be done about
it.
Rising tide:
the effect of climate change
(PDF† format 110K) July
2005
An overview of the climate change impact of flooding in Wales.
Losing
our habitats to climate change
(PDF† format 117K) July
2005
Habitats in Wales are being lost as the climate changes. Possible impacts
in Wales are the loss of alpine habitat on Snowdon as the snow disappears,
and the threat to upland areas.
New Energy
Revolution
(PDF† format 118K) July
2005
New energy technologies could be the next revolution in the heartlands
of the old industrial revolution. Technologies such as fuel cells and
tidal lagoons are becoming more feasible as energy sources than ever before.
Renewable
Energy not Nuclear Power
(PDF† format 118K) July
2005
Nuclear power simply cannot supply clean or safe energy and its waste
is already a dangerous legacy for future generations in Wales. Renewable
energy from wind farms to micro-generation can supply Wales' energy needs.
Road to
Ruin
(PDF† format 120K) July
2005
The road building plans in Wales will contribute to climate change and
will take funding away from public transport. The motorway proposed across
the Gwent Levels should be scrapped, and the funding instead allocated
to local public transport links in the area, and upgrading the rail and
coach services.
Climate Concern:
Attitudes to Climate Change and Windfarms in Wales
(PDF† format 615K) September
2004
The Welsh Consumer Council and Friends of the Earth Cymru carried out
a Wales-wide survey in March 2004, part-funded by the Countryside Council
for Wales. The report found that the majority of people think that human
activity is contributing to climate change, and most people identified
in particular the burning of fossil fuels as the cause. Nearly half of
the people surveyed were in support of onshore wind farms.
Climate
Change is Real, Support Wind Energy (PDF†
format 135K) September 2004
Friends of the Earth Cymru's briefing note explains the issue of climate
change, and the need to change to renewable energy sources, in particular
wind energy to address the issue. The Scarweather Sands offshore wind
farm proposal is part of the solution.
Welsh
Assembly Government Consultation: Environment Strategy
(PDF† format 38K)
October 2005
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the proposed Environment Strategy
for Wales. Presents the case for setting targets for climate change in
the Strategy.
Stop Global
Warming
(PDF† format) July
2002
Briefing to Assembly Members outlining how Wales can develop an indigenous
renewable energy industry. The briefing includes proposed targets for
a range of renewable technologies.
A Severn
Barrage or tidal lagoons?
(PDF† format 68K) January
2004
This briefing compares the Severn Barrage scheme with a new electricity
generating technology called tidal lagoons which could also be built in
the Severn Estuary. The study indicates that, in terms of cost of electricity,
amount of electricity generated, environmental effects and most other
considerations, the lagoons would likely be a far better option than the
Barrage.
Evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee Inquiry into Energy in Wales
(PDF† format 214K)
March 2006
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Affairs Committee review
of energy provision and needs in Wales stressing the importance of addressing
climate change through renewable energy provision and energy efficiency.
Welsh
Assembly Government Consultation - Energy Route Map
(PDF† format 61K) November
2005
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government's
consultation document, Energy Route Map.
Welsh
Assembly Government Consultation - TAN 8: Renewable Energy
(PDF† format 49K) July
2004
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government's
draft technical advice note on renewable energy.
Welsh
Assembly Government Consultation - Energy Saving Wales, Energy Efficiency
Action Plan
(PDF† format 114K)
June 2004
Friends of the Earth Cymru's critical response to the Welsh Assembly Government's
consultation document, 'Energy Saving Wales - Energy Efficiency Action
Plan'. It concludes that the plan amounts to little more than a reiteration
of standard energy efficiency information and advice and is, as it stands,
unlikely to change anything much at all. Nine recommendations, such as
setting explicit energy saving targets and providing significantly more
funding to achieve these targets, are made.
Response
to the Economic Development Committee Report on the review of energy policy
in Wales Part 2: Energy Efficiency
(PDF† format 128K)
February 2003
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response calling for the Assembly to set
high energy efficiency targets for Wales. To achieve this the response
argues for the Assembly to implement policies and practical projects that
will contribute directly to a reduction in fossil fuel consumption and
greenhouse gases.
Public
attitudes to wind energy in Wales
(PDF† format 151K)
September 2002
An independent telephone survey by Market Research Wales, commissioned
by Friends of the Earth Cymru, shows very high support for more Welsh
windfarms both on and offshore. The survey found that 71% of the public
in Wales would support a doubling of the current 360 onshore wind turbines
in Wales while 87% favoured offshore wind turbines rather than new nuclear
power stations.
National
Assembly for Wales consultation on renewable energy
(PDF† format 108K)
July 2002
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response calling for the National Assembly
to set a target of 30 per cent of current Welsh electricity demand to
be met with renewables by 2010.
National
Assembly for Wales National Economic Development Strategy
(PDF† format) November
2001
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response calling for the National
Assembly to set high onshore and offshore renewable energy targets. The
response argues that investment in renewable energy would have economic
and environmental benefits for Wales.
Planning
justice for Wales
(PDF† format 138K) September
2002
This briefing argues that the planning system in Wales is unfair
because developers enjoy a right of appeal denied to local residents or
other objectors. The briefing makes the case for a limited right of appeal
for these "third parties" and suggests how this could be achieved
without major delays in the planning system.
Welsh
Assembly Government consultation: Power of wellbeing
(PDF† format 39K) January
2006
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government
consultation on the power of wellbeing. The power of wellbeing should
be used to implement sustainable development and environmental justice
for Wales, and should be clearly defined with clear guidance on the use
of the power.
Welsh
Assembly Government consultation: Local Development Plan Manual
(PDF† format 79K) October
2005
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government
consultation for the Local Development Plan Manual for local authorities.
A critique of the poor understanding of participation currently presented,
and the failure to ensure that local development plans are built on participation
and sustainable development principles.
Welsh
Assembly Government consultation: TAN 1 Joint Housing Land Availability
Studies
(PDF† format 49K) October
2005
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government
consultation on TAN 1 Joint Housing Land Availability Studies
Welsh
Assembly Government consultation: TAN 2 Planning and affordable housing
(PDF† format 39K) October
2005
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government
consultation on affordable housing, emphasising the need for community
involvement and sustainable homes.
Welsh
Assembly Government consultation: Plan Rationalisation
(PDF† format 49K) September
2005
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government
consultation on the proposed format of the local plan rationalisation
process, recommending that sustainable development and environmental justice
are at the heart of the local planning system.
Welsh
Assembly Government consultation: The Local Development Plan Regulations
(PDF† format 56K) May
2005
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government
consultation for the Local Development Plan Regulations for local authorities,
stressing the need to ensure participation is at the heart of the planning
system.
National
Assembly for Wales consultation "The Wales Spatial Plan"
(PDF† format 169K) January
2004
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the Welsh Assembly Government
consultation on a Spatial Plan for Wales: People, Places, Futures.
National
Assembly for Wales consultation "Planning: delivering for Wales"
(PDF† format) April
2002
Friends of the Earth Cymru's response to the National Assembly's
consultation on the future of planning in Wales.
Stop GM contamination
(PDF† format 190K) February
2005
Joint p[osition by Friends of the Earth Cymru, GM Free Cymru, the
Farmer's Union of Wales and the National Federation of Women's Institutes
- Wales dealing with "coexistence" between GM and non-GM crops.
GM free
Welsh environment
(PDF† format 190K) September
2002
A review of Friends of the Earth Cymru's successful campaign for
the Welsh Assembly to adopt a policy restricting the planting of genetically
modified (GM) crops in Wales. The briefing gives a chronology of Friends
of the Earth Cymru's GM campaign from 1999 - 2002 and makes recommendations
for future Assembly policy.
National Assembly for
Wales and GM crops
(PDF† format 141K) November
2002
Five steps the Assembly must take to keep Wales GM Free. A document produced
jointly by Friends of the Earth Cymru, the Farmers’ Union of Wales,
GM Free Cymru and the National Federation of Women’s Institutes -
Wales. This briefing lays down a challenge for the Assembly to take real
action to keep Wales GM Free.
GM free Welsh
Local Authorities
(PDF† format 141K) July
2003
Steps Local Authorities can take to keep Wales GM free. A document produced
jointly by Friends of the Earth Cymru, the Farmers' Union of Wales, GM
Free Cymru and the National Federation of Women's Institutes - Wales.
This briefing details measures Local Authorities can take to keep their
areas GM free, including a draft resolution for the Council.
Sustaining spin: An
assessment of the mainstreaming of sustainable development by the Welsh
Assembly Government and local authorities in Wales
(PDF format) January 2004
This report examines the Welsh Assembly Government's commitment to sustainable
development, with particular reference to its relationship with local
authorities in Wales. Through a range of case studies, the report finds
that the Assembly Government is failing to give a clear lead and is allowing
councils in Wales to get away with unsustainable practices.
Welsh
Assembly Government Consultation - Intra-Wales Scheduled Air Services
(PDF† format 121K) June
2004
This consultation response to the Assembly details why an intra-Wales
air service would only offer a marginal and expensive time saving for
many if not most coast to coast journeys when compared to upgraded and
more frequent rail services. The air service would also be very socially
exclusive and the ongoing subsidies would encourage more travel and tourism
by air resulting in more energy intensive and polluting lifestyles.
Proposed A40
St Clears-Haverfordwest dualling
(PDF† format 104K) May
2001
Puts forward the economic and environmental case against dualling
the A40 St Clears - Haverfordwest. The paper calls for better integrated
public transport and greater rail usage.
Transport in 21st
century Wales
(PDF† format 97K) June
1999
A two page briefing on the future direction of transport policy
in Wales.
Coast to coast
(PDF† format 108K) January
2000
A sustainable, integrating and affordable transport strategy linking
north, mid and south Wales. The report criticises calls for more road
building and proposes an affordable express rail service, hi-tec coach
service and cost-effective road-safety upgrading package instead.
Road upgrading,
help or hindrance to the peripheral economies of Wales?
(PDF† format 89K) May
1998
The report, focusing on Wales, highlights the many negative economic impacts
which can occur through road upgrading. Alternatives to building new roads
are suggested as a means of achieving a more sustained economic regeneration.
Zero-waste in Wales
- from waste disposal to the zero-waste economy
(PDF† format) December
2003
This briefing examines the impacts of our throwaway society. It makes
the case for action at all levels for Wales to become a zero-waste country.
Response
to the National Assembly for Wales consultation Managing Waste Sustainably
(PDF† format 89K) October
2001
The response argues for greatly increased recycling and composting
targets, targets to be statutory on local authorities and waste minimisation.
It also calls on the Assembly to use its powers to resist the building
of incinerators in Wales.
Independent investigation
- Nantygwyddon Landfill Site
(PDF† format 306K) 2001
Supplementary written evidence to the National Assembly for Wales'
investigation into the Nantygwyddon landfill, Rhondda, south Wales. Written
on behalf of Friends of the Earth Cymru by Alan Watson.
Environment
Strategy: Further Evidence
(PDF† format - 70K) November
2005
Further evidence on the issues raised by the Environment Strategy in addition
to climate change, including waste, resource management, transport, polluter
pays principle and environmental justice.
GATS in Wales
(PDF† format - 140K) April
2004
This briefing looks the potential impacts of the World Trade Organisation's
General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) on Wales. It concludes that
the agreement could severely limit the powers of the Welsh Assembly to
govern in the public interest when its actions might conflict with the
interests of big business.
Sea Empress
oil spill on the Pembrokeshire coast on the third anniversary of the oil
spill
(PDF† format) February
1999
This report describes a survey of the Pembrokeshire shoreline detailing
observations of residual Sea Empress oil. A
report to Friends of the Earth Cymru by Tim Deere-Jones.
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