Friends of the Earth

As reports of devastating floods in Spain capture news headlines, new findings out today show climate change contributed to all ten of the most deadly extreme weather events globally in the last two decades 👇 These include the 2022 heatwave across Europe, which brought record 40C temperatures to the UK. But in yesterday’s budget, the Chancellor largely failed to set out the level of investment needed to get the UK back on track for meeting its climate and nature targets. https://lnkd.in/eX8FnDDV

"Introducing a wealth tax on the super-rich, and significantly increasing the windfall tax on polluting oil and gas companies - which this budget failed to do - would go a long way to funding the fair, green measures we so desperately need. Today's announcement falls staggeringly short of what's needed to address climate and nature emergency.” - Mike Childs, head of policy at Friends of the Earth https://lnkd.in/eURaA-cA

The impacts of climate change and drastic drops in global wildlife populations are pushing us closer to irreversible changes in our natural world. The UK has committed to protecting 30% of its land and seas by 2030, but with just 7% of England currently protected we must see bold action before it's too late. https://lnkd.in/eVB2wTUj

We're so proud to have marched alongside thousands of others at the Stand Up To Racism march this past Saturday. Our CEO took to the stage to make it clear that there can be no climate justice without racial justice. We stand united against racism and oppression ✊ Find out what Friends of the Earth is doing to become actively anti-racist here: https://lnkd.in/eGg23jDW #NoRacism #StandUpToRacism

UPDATE 🚨 Oil drilling at Horse Hill has FINALLY ended, 4 months after the site’s planning permission was quashed by the Supreme Court. Tireless campaigning by activists, and a legal complaint by Friends of the Earth, helped bring the unlawful activity to an end. https://lnkd.in/ePWxAQ3i The fossil fuel company behind drilling at Horse Hill, UK Oil & Gas confirmed in a statement, seen by Friends of the Earth, that oil production at the site was suspended from last Friday. It follows pressure from campaigners including Sarah Finch and Friends of the Earth’s legal team 👇https://lnkd.in/ewM2t5zk

Spooky season has arrived, and so have all the pumpkins! But sadly this also creates lots of plastic and food waste. So, check out our tips for getting the most out of your pumpkins this Halloween. https://lnkd.in/eV742C94

Breaking 🚨 In June 2024 the Supreme Court ruled Surrey County Council acted unlawfully by giving planning permission for oil production at Horse Hill in the Surrey countryside. Despite this, oil production has unlawfully continued 🤯 "It’s hard to view this as anything other than a developer gaming the planning system and being allowed to get away with it. It’s deeply concerning this has been allowed to go unchecked for so long – it threatens not just the integrity of our planning system, but also local democracy and our ailing climate.” - Katie de Kauwe, lawyer at Friends of the Earth https://lnkd.in/ewM2t5zk

We're ready to march at the #StandUpToRacism demo ✊✊🏿✊🏽 Our CEO will be speaking today, and we’ll be raising our voices part of the climate bloc. Because there can be no climate justice without racial justice.     We stand together now and always to oppose all forms of racism and oppression. You can find out what Friends of the Earth is doing to become actively anti-racist here: https://lnkd.in/eGg23jDW

“It’s bad enough that communities like mine have already lost so much through the lack of foresight and planning for the foreseeable effects of climate breakdown. I don’t want anyone else to endure what we’ve been through. But many undoubtedly will unless the government strengthens its adaptation plans.” - Kevin Jordan, co-claimant https://lnkd.in/eH-vhCur

The High Court has ruled that the government’s climate adaptation plan is lawful. Friends of the Earth, with our co-claimant's Doug Paulley and Kevin Jordan, challenged the plan, which will not protect us from the extreme impacts of the climate crisis, particularly geographically vulnerable and disabled people. But the fight is not over. Alongside considering an appeal, we’re calling on the new Labour government to agree that the adaptation plan is inadequate. And that it should be amended "Labour must deliver on its pre-election pledge to improve resilience and preparation by urgently drawing up and implementing a much tougher climate adaptation programme to prepare the UK for the enormous challenges a dangerously warming planet will bring."- Niall Toru, Senior Lawyer Demand that the government’s climate adaptation plan provides real protection from climate breakdown for all. Add your name today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu-GrbcW