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Environmental Audit Committee report 'nail in the coffin' for carbon trading

8 February 2010 - 1:01am
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

4 February 2010 - 1:01am
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

3 February 2010 - 1:01am
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

1 February 2010 - 1:01am
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

28 January 2010 - 1:01am
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

28 January 2010 - 1:01am
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

27 January 2010 - 1:01am
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

22 January 2010 - 1:01am
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.

Select Committee call for higher recycling rates

19 January 2010 - 1:01am
Friends of the Earth welcomed today's report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee which calls for higher recycling rates from households and businesses.