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Climate experts call for council action on carbon emissions
Local campaigning leads to report
18 May 2012Read more
Will Queen's Speech lead us to cheaper, cleaner energy?
Queen announces new energy Bill
10 May 2012Read more
Pedal power energises Friends of the Earth
The Big Green Bike Ride winds through Britain towards Edinburgh
9 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
The UN needs to provide sustainable energy for all
More clean energy initatives needed to reach 2030 targets
1 May 2012Read more
Who would be the greenest Mayor for London?
Together with Greenpeace we determine who's the greenest candidate
26 April 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
85% Brits back clean British energy
Affordable fuel bills and thousands of jobs at stake
23 April 2012Read more
George and the Dragon: public backs clean British energy
Ministers must reform power market to get us off gas
23 April 2012Read more
Two thirds of British population support wind farms
Two thirds support wind power for 30% of electricity
19 April 2012Read more
Broad range of groups responds to solar review
Including recommendations on how to meet the targets
5 April 2012Read more
Government failing UK farming
It should be helping farms that benefit the public
3 April 2012Read more
Save our Lake District - Don't Dump Cumbria
Campaigners fight to save the Lake District from nuclear dump
30 March 2012Read more
Supreme Court Order refusing Government appeal on Solar Tariffs
Supreme Court order refusing Government right to appeal
27 March 2012Read more
Wind power campaign success in Bedfordshire
Local group's energy campaign bears fruit
27 March 2012Read more
Tens of thousands call for public inquiry into Big Six energy companies
Your Final Demand petition signatures handed to No.10
26 March 2012Read more
Supreme Court bins Govt. appeal in Friends of the Earth win
Government loses its final appeal on solar incentives
23 March 2012Read more
Osborne's Budget rejects new green jobs and lower energy bills
Chancellor's Budget forgets promise of jobs and cheaper energy
21 March 2012Read more
Harnessing hydro power in Saddleworth
Turbine will power 45 homes near Oldham
20 March 2012Read more
Paying for new gas plants we don't need
New gas plants will drive up household energy bills
14 March 2012Read more
Nuclear power would put our energy future in hands of French Government
Letter to coalition rejects new nuclear proposal
13 March 2012Read more
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'Coalition will be greenest government ever' says Davey
Ed Davey backs clean energy
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Letwin backs investment in clean energy
Letwin calls for investment in renewables
2 March 2012Read more
Supporter of the week: Kate Eldridge
Reducing carbon footprint and supporting Fair Trade
1 March 2012Read more
UK sits on fence over EU tar sands vote
Decision delayed over import of new dirtier oil
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Coalition shows support for clean energy future
Cameron commits to renewable energy
23 February 2012Read moreBritish Gas owner announces huge annual profit
Another Big Six company toasting your high energy bills
23 February 2012Read more
Water shortage evokes spirit of '76
Lower rainfall leads to potential hosepipe ban
22 February 2012Read more
Supporter of the week: Ron Cook - inventor of the bottle bank?
Bottle banks, not landfill
22 February 2012Read more
The answer is blowing in the wind
Wind turbines a beacon of hope - not a blot on the landscape
22 February 2012Read more
Unprecedented backing for solar campaign
Wide-ranging support to save solar
21 February 2012Read more
Huge potential for energy from waves and tides
Marine energy could help power UK
19 February 2012Read more
EDF profits from sky-high energy bills
Energy company EDF's 2011 profits jumped due to high charges
17 February 2012Read more
Time to give power to the people
Community energy should challenge power of the Big Six
16 February 2012Read more
Step forward for green energy - but solar future unclear
Government plans still not clear
10 February 2012Read moreNew Energy Secretary must amend solar plans
Ed Davey urged to drop solar appeal.
9 February 2012Read more
Thousands urge Cameron to defend solar industry
Director's letter wins strong backing
9 February 2012Read more
Supporter of the week: Dr John Hemming
John Hemming, explorer, speaks of his love for the Amazon
9 February 2012Read more
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New Energy Secretary reconfirms Govt's clean energy commitment
He must drop solar appeal and support clean energy
6 February 2012Read more
Chris Huhne resigns as Energy Minister
He steps down to face criminal charges over speeding points
3 February 2012Read more
Mark Wood reflects on reaching South Pole
Hopefully he packed his sun cream
25 January 2012Read more
Light at end of the tunnel for solar industry
Government announce solar plan b
19 January 2012Read more
Supporter of the week: Stanley Knill
Friends of the Earth was something I could commit to
19 January 2012Read more
UN launch campaign for energy for all
UN efforts to tackle climate change and energy poverty in 2012
18 January 2012Read more
Landlords get ready. Your coldest rental homes must be made warm
Draughty, energy-inefficient rented homes must be fixed up
17 January 2012Read moreGovernment attempts appeal of lost solar court case
Government moves to appeal solar subsidy court ruling
13 January 2012Read more
High speed rail link is a missed opportunity
HS2 is going down the wrong line to tackle emissions
11 January 2012Read more
Polar explorer hits his deadline. Will we?
A midnight phone call from the South Pole
10 January 2012Read more
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Queen goes green - but what about community solar?
Let's have solar power for all
6 January 2012Read moreGovernment's appeal against solar ruling set for 13 January
Costly challenge unlikely to succeed
6 January 2012Read more
Government plans damaging appeal against High Court ruling
Ministers should focus on revitalising solar
3 January 2012Read more
After Durban, the renewable energy transformation continues
Where next for rolling out renewables
16 December 2011Read more
Use of bioenergy must be planet-friendly, Government panel warns
Increased use of bioenergy: UK must ensure it's earth safe
16 December 2011Read more
Fears that older people won't stay warm this winter
Rocketing energy bills causing concern
16 December 2011Read more
Environmental education: Earth Course breaks new ground
Help us develop our Earth Course
9 November 2011Read more
Sevenoaks residents speak out
Sevenoaks Chronicle reports on local concerns about energy
31 October 2011Read more
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