Nottingham Pro-Wind Alliance

Nottingham Pro-Wind Alliance was formed late in 2010 to support renewable energy proposals, particularly appropriately sited wind turbines, in the area around Greater Nottingham. It is a local branch of a wider regional Pro-Wind Alliance... More >

Could 'fracking' come to a gas well near Nottingham?

Fracking is a new technique of recovering gas from shale which has been developed in the US. It involves hydraulic fracturing of rocks by pumping water and chemicals at high pressure to release gas. This technique is already being piloted in the UK... More >

'Keep the faith' in renewable energy, says Vernon Coaker

Government Minister Vernon Coaker, MP for Gedling, signs our graffiti wall - saying "Keep the faith it will happen". This was part of a national day of action in October 2008. MPs were asked to urge the Prime Minister not to wriggle out of a... More >

STOP BIOFUELS TARGETS

East Midlands MEP Bill Newton-Dunn (centre) was lobbied by representatives from Friends of the Earth and Oxfam in June 2008.   We were asking MEPs to vote against EU targets to increase the use of biofuels in road transport because there is... More >

GORDON BROWN CHALLENGED ON AVIATION EMISSIONS

Members of Nottingham Friends of the Earth and World Development Movement challenge Gordon Brown to stop ignoring aviation emissions in setting climate change targets.   More Gordon Browns were also seen ignoring aviation at East... More >