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Archived press releases

2011

22 Dec -

Furey fine should be a warning to polluters



14 Dec -

Friends of the Earth's report into the planning system reveals a crisis of confidence



18 Nov -

A programme for poor government



3 Nov -

New report supports climate change law



27 Oct -

Guilty plea by former President of the Ulster Farmers' Union: It must not pay to pollute



29 Sep -

Gas 'fracking' a potential environmental nightmare for Northern Ireland



27 Sep -

Cutting Air Passenger Duty is a flight of fancy



6 Sep -

Minister saves the planning system



5 Aug -

It is time for an Independent Environmental Protection Agency



4 Jul -

No Mediaeval Curfews for Northern Ireland's Forests



1 Jul -

There is a Plan B to economic recovery and cutting corporation tax is not part of it



10 Jun -

No more out of town shopping centres



1 Jun -

Your views are wanted on the planning system



6 Apr -

The new A5 road - a disaster for Northern Ireland



1 Apr -

Friends of the Earth launches its first plastic bag



11 Feb -

Finance Minister slashes energy efficiency incentives



10 Feb -

Oil shortages require that the Executive plans for a low carbon future



3 Feb -

Northern Ireland fails to respond to oil at $100 a barrel



13 Jan -

Friends of the Earth offers People Power for Positive Planning



6 Jan -

NI Water must be held accountable



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Friends of the Earth Limited. Reg. No.1012357. Friends of the Earth Trust Limited. Reg. No.1533942. Charity No.281681.
Both incorporated in England and Wales. Both registered office: 26-28 Underwood Street, London, N1 7JQ.

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