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National Youth Film Festival
The festival takes place at venues across the UK this Oct and Nov
17 September 2013Read more
Reclaim power: month of action on energy
Global month of action on energy
11 September 2013Read more
Shale gas: we are the fractivists
People everywhere are joining the fight against fracking
21 August 2013Read more
Balcombe residents speak out on fracking
Find out what's happening on the ground
12 August 2013Read more
We can do better than the Green Deal
Energy efficiency is a great deal for us and the planet
27 June 2013Read more
Thoughts on Obama's climate speech from Friends of the Earth USA
FOE USA take on Obama climate speech - warts and all
26 June 2013Read moreObama speaks up on climate change
We need more, but it's leagues ahead of Cameron's silence.
26 June 2013Read more
The G8 must act on climate and the environment
Why current proposals are likely to make things worse, not better.
17 June 2013Read more
What's been happening at the Bonn Climate talks?
Find out more from our campaigner on the ground
14 June 2013Read more
Time to take our head out of the tar sands
Europe should stay clear of dirty tar sands
29 May 2013Read more
Jeremy Irons to attend UK Green Film Festival
The Oscar-winning actor will take part in a Q&A about his new film
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Europe's 2030 climate plan is dangerously inadequate
It needs more ambition and binding targets
22 May 2013Read more
Powering Africa through feed-in tariffs
Projects in Africa lead the way for a new global energy path
16 April 2013Read more
The World Bank must stop funding fossil fuels
This money fuels climate change and fails to help the poor
15 April 2013Read more
Cold homes: Our home-made humanitarian disaster
Winter deaths from cold homes could be drastically reduced
14 February 2013Read more
Using the planning system to fight fracking
Free workshop for local campaigners
8 February 2013Read more
Breakthrough ruling in the Hague on Shell's Nigerian subsidiary
Multinational sued at home for pollution abroad
31 January 2013Read more
International organisations make emergency Doha appeal
Civil society unites to condemn inaction at the climate talks
7 December 2012Read more
Time running out for urgent climate action in Doha
A meaningful climate agreement looks increasingly unlikely
7 December 2012Read more
Half way through - a view from on the ground in Doha
Summing up the first week of the UN climate talks
4 December 2012Read more
Welcome to hell - climate talks and climate reality
Welcome to hell - climate reality and #Doha climate talks
3 December 2012Read more
New report on powering Africa
How renewables can meet the continent's electricity needs
3 December 2012Read more
Will Osborne let us reach the renewable heights of Europe?
A trip to Denmark shows just how green we could be
17 October 2012Read more
Nnimmo Bassey: 2012 Rafto Prize Winner
Nnimmo Bassey wins 2012 Rafto Prize for campaign work in Africa
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Bangkok climate talks set to be contentious
Problems and priorities for the upcoming talks
22 August 2012Read more
EU energy efficiency and climate change targets need ambition
Europe can be an energy and climate leader
25 June 2012Read more
World leaders stick heads in sand at Rio+20
Disappointing end to UN Earth Summit
23 June 2012Read more
Where the real action is at Rio+20
An insider view from the alternative People's Summit
22 June 2012Read more
Over a million call on Downing Street to end fossil fuel subsidies
Petition to end fossil fuel subsidies delivered to UK Government
18 June 2012Read more
The push for participation in Rio
People must be able to influence decisions about their planet
8 June 2012Read more
The People's Summit at Rio+20
Global groups and networks will discuss sustainable alternatives
7 June 2012Read more
Join the Rio+20 conversation
Twenty years on from the first summit, what does Rio+20 mean for us?
1 June 2012Read more
A clear message for Rio: community energy is best
Ashden conference sets out priorities for energy work in Rio
30 May 2012Read more
Friends of the Earth takes clean energy access debate to Parliament
We ask an international panel how to ensure clean energy for all
9 May 2012Read more
Big week in London for clean energy
Two chances for the UK to push clean solutions to energy poverty
24 April 2012Read more
Supporter of the week: Rachna Shah
A graduate on what Friends of the Earth offers a student
16 February 2012Read more
UN launch campaign for energy for all
UN efforts to tackle climate change and energy poverty in 2012
18 January 2012Read more
After Durban, the renewable energy transformation continues
Where next for rolling out renewables
16 December 2011Read more
UN climate talks reach feeble agreement in Durban
The result of the talks and the road ahead
12 December 2011Read more
Hundreds protest inside UN climate talks to stand by Africa and small islands
Protesters for a strong agreement on the final day in Durban
10 December 2011Read more
3,000 people demand EU leadership at climate talks
Friends of the Earth delivers supporter letters to the EU
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Friends of the Earth outline an alternative energy future in Durban
Day of discussion on a global system of renewable energy
8 December 2011Read more
Huhne sets out UK ambition for Durban
EU must back Kyoto Protocol in latest climate talks
24 November 2011Read more
Greenhouse gases reach new high
Concentrations at record levels since pre-industrial time
24 November 2011Read more
MPs hear first-hand account of energy poverty in developing countries
South African community activist meets MPs
17 October 2011Read more
EU urged to set tougher targets
European public puts climate action before economic challenge
10 October 2011Read more
European supergrid would revolutionise our energy supply
Britain could export clean power to its neighbours
30 September 2011Read more
Robin Hood hits Europe
It's a crucial time for the Robin Hood Tax campaign
23 September 2011Read more
Will Huhne tame the Big Six - and cut our pricey fossil fuel dependency?
The Energy Secretary takes on England's energy market
20 September 2011Read more
Move the planet beyond fossil fuels
Be part of the global day of action on 24 September.
15 September 2011Read more
Does the Arctic melt matter?
Do polar bears really matter? Who cares if Arctic melts?
12 September 2011Read more
Getting together to Push Europe
An inspiring action camp on the Yorkshire moors
8 September 2011Read more
Bonn climate talks show lack of ambition
Rich countries continue to block climate progress
20 July 2011Read more
Take action on climate justice in Germany
Take action on climate justice in Germany
26 April 2011Read more
Latest UN climate talks conclude in Bangkok
Latest UN climate talks conclude in Bangkok
14 April 2011Read more
6 Billion Ways 2011
6 Billion Ways is back for a day of action and inspiration.
18 February 2011Read more
Reckless gamblers
Inaction is increasing the risk of dangerous climate change
16 December 2010Read more
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What is international climate finance?
A brief explanation by Friends of the Earth US
29 November 2010Read more
Demands for the Cancun climate talks
Our in-depth look at what we want from the UN climate talks
29 November 2010Read more
Friends of the Earth International decends on Durban
#COP17 has begun - will it help Africa fight climate change?
29 November 2011Read more
Durban and London: The 99 per cent demanding climate justice
Thousands march on day of action #COP17
7 December 2011Read more
Bang the drums and wave the flags: the Caravan of Hope is in Durban
#COP17
29 November 2011Read more
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