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Llangollen Friends of the Earth wins award
In 2019 five Friends of the Earth groups were nominated for the Mike Jacob award for most successful group. Llangollen was voted the winner at our Friends of the Earth National Gathering for local groups in September.
Oct 2019
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How climate friendly is your area of Wales?
We’re in a climate crisis. If we want to avoid complete climate breakdown, we need to radically transform our future. And change can start on our doorstep. Read on to find out how...
Oct 2019
Press Release
Appeal to Welsh stars to make sustainable fashion choices
Sustainable Fashion Wales have teamed up with Friends of the Earth Cymru to challenge Welsh stars to make environmentally friendly fashion choices the next time they step out on to the red carpet.
Oct 2019
Article
Campaigners call for a latte levy in Wales
Friends of the Earth Cymru, who are calling for a small charge on single use drinks cups, presented their petition this morning (Tuesday 17th September 2019) to Welsh Government Deputy Minister Hannah Blythyn AM.
Sep 2019
Article
Wales should aim to be a zero waste nation by 2030
So what is zero waste exactly? Basically it does what it says on the tin. No waste anymore.
Sep 2019
Plastic is a waste
Pharmacies in Wales still use millions of plastic bags
Sep 2019
Article
WHEN THE RED CARPET GOES GREEN!
Sustainable Fashion Wales and Friends of the Earth Cymru are challenging BAFTA Cymru's nominees to wear a sustainable outfit at the BAFTA Cymru ceremony on 13 October 2019. Michael Sheen and Matthew Rhys have already accepted the challenge.
Sep 2019
Article
Assembly members who support our call to divest the Welsh Assembly
Friends of the Earth Cymru are campaigning to stop the Welsh Assembly from investing in fossil fuels
Aug 2019
Press Release
Last coal-fired power station in Wales set to close – our reaction
Aberthaw, the last coal fired power station is set to close in 2020, it was announced today (01 August 2019).
Aug 2019
Press Release
Public sector must stop funding climate change say Welsh organisations
Friends of the Earth Cymru, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and other environment, development and trade union groups are calling on all public sector bodies in Wales to stop investing in climate-wrecking fossil fuel companies.
Jul 2019
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Cardiff Council makes historic decision to ditch fossil fuels
Jul 2019
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Clothes, how bad can they be…right?
Photo credit: Michelangelo Pistoletto, Venus of the Rags, 1967 via AnNother Magazine
Jun 2019
Press Release
Wales to aim for net zero
Jun 2019
Press Release
M4 relief road rejected – great news for Wales and the planet
We now need substantial investment in sustainable transport around Newport and across Wales to help build a cleaner, safer future for us all.
Jun 2019
Press Release
Uplands RFC wins award for taking bold steps to reduce plastic
Uplands RFC, a rugby club in Swansea, is the first sports club in Wales to receive an award by Friends of the Earth Cymru for the bold steps they have taken to reduce single-use plastic.
May 2019
Press Release
Wales can do better – response to CCC report on climate change
Wales can do better and must aim for net zero emissions if we are serious about tackling the climate emergency says Friends of the Earth Cymru in response to the UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on emissions targets published today (Thursday 2 May).
May 2019
Article
Doing nothing should not be an option for Wales' most polluted road
Hafod yr Ynys residents have endured dangerous levels of air pollution for far too long.
Mar 2019
Press Release
Welsh councils are investing over £80M in tobacco industry
Friends of the Earth Cymru are calling for local authorities in Wales to stop investing in an industry that contributes significantly to climate-changing emissions, causes plastic pollution, and leads to over 5,000 deaths in Wales every year.
Mar 2019
Press Release
Wales’ first carbon plan is a new start at overcoming climate chaos
This week (21 March 2019), the Welsh Government published ‘’Prosperity for All – a Low Carbon Wales,” a cross-government plan to cut emissions and contribute to the global fight against climate change.
Mar 2019
Press Release
Microplastic pollution found in Welsh waterways - new study
Mar 2019
Plastic is a waste
Sara Lewis tackles waste in Caerphilly
The first in a series of articles profiling individuals who are inspiring their local communities to reduce waste in Wales
Mar 2019
Press Release
Wales say no to storing high level nuclear waste
The UK government is looking for a location to host an underground site where high-level nuclear waste accumulated over decades can be dumped.
Feb 2019
Plastic is a waste
Senedd plastics debate will consider next steps for Welsh Government
A debate on plastics tomorrow (Wednesday 6 February 2019), held by Hefin David, Assembly Member of Caerphilly, will praise the efforts of local communities up and down Wales to reduce plastic waste and discuss the steps for Welsh Government.
Feb 2019
Fossil Fuels
Alternative plan needed for Anglesey based on renewables, not nuclear energy
Jan 2019
Fracking
Effective ban on fracking in Wales
The Welsh Government will not issue or support new petroleum licences
Dec 2018
Press Release
M4 Relief Road decision postponed following rally
Yesterday (4 December 2018) 400 people took a stand against the M4 Relief Road, demonstrating to political leaders in Wales the momentum of the opposition building against this road.
Dec 2018
Fossil Fuels
Wales commits to a fossil-free future for sake of the planet
Dec 2018
Fracking
Welsh AMs get legal advice on fracking by Friends of the Earth QC
Oct 2018
Fossil Fuels
Nant Llesg: climate-wrecking Welsh opencast coal mine rejected
Sep 2018
Fracking
Welsh councils invest over £600 million in fracking industry
Sep 2018
Press Release
Lagoon decision ‘massive blow’ for renewable energy in Wales
UK government pulls support for Swansea bay tidal lagoon - Friends of the Earth Cymru reaction
Jun 2018
Fossil Fuels
Invest in renewable energy, not Wylfa B
Jun 2018
Fossil Fuels
Wales should 'aim high' - our response to climate change report
The Welsh Government will miss its own targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to the first annual report by the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee on climate change published today (25 May 2018). According to Friends of the Earth Cymru now is the time to redouble our efforts and aim high, not take a step backwards.
May 2018
Plastic is a waste
"Wales to become first ‘Refill Nation’ in the World" - our response
May 2018
Press Release
Welsh cities are failing to meet WHO standards for air pollution
May 2018
Article
Why people in Wales should support a fracking ban
By Dorothy Kelk, Central Lancashire Friends of the Earth
Apr 2018
Press Release
Welsh environmental campaigner wins UK award for getting Wales buzzing
Mar 2018
Press Release
Coalition welcomes Senedd debate on tackling air quality in Wales
Dec 2017
Press Release
Committee on climate change report - our response
Dec 2017
Press Release
WELSH COUNCILS INVEST OVER £1 BILLION IN FOSSIL FUELS - Read the report
Nov 2017
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Our response to the Committee on Climate Change's call for evidence
Sep 2017
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30 years on the frontline in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is renowned for its wonderful scenery, sandy beaches, varied wildlife and other tourist attractions. Yet, over the last three decades, it has been in the front line of one environmental battle after another and Pembrokeshire FoE has taken a lead role throughout.  
Jul 2017
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