Crime Scence Investigators examine illegal air pollution levels in York

On 7th June campaigners from York and Ryedale FoE, dressed as Crime Scene Investigators, examined the illegal levels of air pollution at Micklegate Bar. This was part of our York's Jammed campaign. We want the council to take urgent action to bring... More >

Who cares about the environment? Here's what the candidates said.

On Thursday, April 29th, York and Ryedale Friends of the Earth asked the 4 leading parliamentary candidates standing for the Central York seat to describe their commitment to sustainability in a public hustings. Hugh Bayley, who has been our elected... More >

Who cares about the environment? Find out your candidates views

Below you will find information about the stances of the parliamentary candidates for York Central and Outer constituencies on various environmental issues. York Central Candidates 1) Hugh Bayley - Labour Hugh Bayley has been the MP for York since... More >

Hugh Bayley backs FoE call for sustainable food

Friends of the Earth's very own local pantomime cow (aka Guy Wallbanks) got York parliamentary candidate Hugh Bayley supporting our sustainable livestock campaign, which is calling for the reduction of the environmental impact of meat and dairy... More >

York Jammers take action in the sunshine

York's Jammed held another fun and successful event in the centre of York on Saturday 10th April with a picnic in Parliament St. In the beautiful sunshine we spread out our rugs out, propped up the gazebo, started the music jamming and handed out... More >

The Future of Food is Now

A diverse range of speakers and stalls made our recent Future of Food meeting a fascinating evening. Sandra Bell, from Friends of the Earth, described the massive problems caused in South America by the cultivation of soya beans for use in animal... More >

Media reports on rising air pollution in York

Recent articles in The Press and The Yorkshire Post have highlighted the rising problem of air pollution in York and the surrounding area. The article 'Tackling rising air pollution in York' in The Press on Monday 29th March, links the ever... More >

Jammy action helps put the lid on traffic jams

Members of York's Jammed held a jam packed flash mob at a traffic hotspot in York on March 27th. The jam themed action drew attention from crowds of passersby and car drivers as dressed as waitresses, chefs and 1950s housewives we offered jam... More >

Lets get jammy...and stop more traffic in York

Join the jam packed 'York's Jammed' flash mob for fewer traffic jams tomorrow. When: Saturday 27th March, appearing 10.30am (till approx 11.30am) Where: The grassy space just next to Lendal Bridge (Station Rd) in front of the city walls opposite... More >

You'll never look at dinner the same way!

York Friends of the Earth will supporting a new film, FOOD, INC, next Tuesday that gives an revelatory insight into the powerful interests that lie at the heart of US agriculture and the effect on our food. FOOD, INC. shows us the world that big... More >

York Council says its ready to Get Serious about CO2

Friends of the Earth were delighted to hear that York City Council has shown its support for our Get Serious about CO2 campaign, by voting to sign up to the campaign and to work to develop an action plan showing how York can reduce its CO2 emissions... More >

Personal accounts from Copenhagen

Two members of York Friends of the Earth joined thousands of people from across the world on the streets of Copenhagen in colourful and powerful demonstrations to call for a strong and fair Climate Change Deal in December 09. Bryony's account: I... More >

York and Ryedale wave the flag for climate justice

Ten enthusiastic members of York and Ryedale Friends of the Earth group decked in blue joined over 50,000 people from all over the UK at The Wave march last Saturday to call on the Government to Act Fair and Act Fast on Climate Change in... More >

York and Ryedale seal of approval

12 members of the York and Ryedale Friend of the Earth group gave their seal of approval to the Donna Nook grey seal nature reserve at the end of November. As part of one of our social activities we visited the grey seals at Donna Nook, a fabulous... More >

Encouraging Support at York Residents' Green Future Debate

More than 200 residents of York turned up to voice their concerns at a climate meeting on Friday 27 November that was co-organised by FOE York and Ryedale. Speakers included Hugh Bayley MP, City of York Council leader Andrew Waller, Dr Andreas... More >

York Wave of support for safe climate future!

On Saturday 24th October 2009 over 300 climate justice supporters from York and Yorkshire braved the cold and wet to send a strong message to world leaders who will be at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen later in December. We want Climate Justice!
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Environmental campaigning photo winners

The York and Ryedale FOE group have won the Friends of the Earth award for the best environmental picture of the year. More >