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last updated: Mar 10 2010 7:21 AM
- Tesco store rejected in Sheringham
The decision today (Thursday 4 March 2010) by North Norfolk District Council to reject an application for a new Tesco store in the historic town of Sheringham has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.
- Fears over carbon emissions as IPC opens for business
Government plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects such as power stations and large waste incinerators threaten efforts to tackle climate change and undermine local democracy, Friends of the Earth warned today (Monday 1 March 2010).
- Meat labelling code only addresses part of a bigger problem
The meat labelling scheme announced today by Environmental Secretary Hilary Benn isn't enough to fix the food chain, Friends of the Earth has said.
- Yvo de Boer resigns as Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC
Yvo de Boer has resigned as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
- Gordon Brown to co-chair climate change funding panel
Prime Minister Gordon Brown will co-chair the United Nations High Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.
- World heading towards peak oil - energy crunch on par with financial crisis
The UK Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil and Energy Security (ITPOES) has warned that the world could be on course for an "oil crunch".
- India puts moratorium on GM crop
India's environment minister has halted the commercial cultivation of a genetically modified aubergine - a move welcomed by Friends of the Earth.
- Environmental Audit Committee report 'nail in the coffin' for carbon trading
Friends of the Earth says that the Environmental Audit Committee's report on carbon trading, released today, is the 'nail in the coffin' of the schemes.
- Supermarket supply code of practice needs tough enforcement
A Grocery Supply Code of Practice which comes into force today (Thursday, 4 February 2010) must be properly enforced by an ombudsman to stop the bullying tactics of supermarkets towards suppliers, says Friends of Earth.
- Ofgem calls for energy system reform
Friends of the Earth has welcomed Ofgem's call for reform of the UK's energy system.
- Green electricity cash boost for homes and businesses - but overall ambition disappointing
The cash payments that will be made to homes, businesses and communities for generating green electricity - announced today (Monday 1 February 2010) by climate secretary Ed Miliband - are lacking in ambition, says Friends of the Earth.
- Report shows just four per cent of imported biofuels are environmentally sustainable
A new report by the Renewable Fuels Agency paints a shocking picture of the true impact of UK biofuels.
- Survey shows public concern over climate impacts of transport
A survey published by the Department of Transport shows strong public support for reduced car use and greener travel options.
- Public back calls for more ambitious green electricity scheme for homes, businesses and communities
Two thirds of the population think that the Government’s plans to pay households for generating green electricity from renewable energy systems such as solar panels and river and wind turbines are not ambitious enough, a new survey reveals today.
- Legal warning to Government over energy policy statements
Friends of the Earth has warned Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband that the Government could face a legal review unless it dramatically changes its draft planning policies on energy infrastructure.
