Friends of the Earth
💚 The UK's largest grassroots environmental community
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Friends of the Earth
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- Want to eat more sustainably in 2026? Find out why we need to reduce our meat and dairy consumption, how food production needs to change, and what we as individuals can do to make a difference. friendsoftheearth.uk/sustainable-...
- The UK movement for justice in Palestine is strong. Let's make 2026 a year for Palestine. Here's why: Israel is still bombing and our government is still sending arms – like parts for the F-35 fighter jet. Now there are reports the government might roll back last year’s insufficient arms embargo.🧵👇
- Since the ceasefire started, Israel has seized most of the agricultural land in Gaza and killed over 400 Palestinians. The UK government is still supporting severe environmental injustice in Palestine.
- Attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank continue to escalate as Israel demolishes UN buildings in East Jerusalem. While road building is about to begin for a huge settlement project that would 'bury the idea of a Palestinian state' in the words of the Israeli Finance Minister.
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View full threadThis Saturday will see another huge march for Palestine in London. Join us 👇 palestinecampaign.org/events/natio...
- Great to see the UK government working closely with our European neighbours to solve common problems, in this case energy security and climate change. This mature and positive approach is in welcome contrast to the tantrums, name-calling and threats deployed by Trump. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- “The only people who benefit from backtracking on climate action are the polluters, billionaires and powerful vested interests profiting from fossil fuels.” - Mike Childs, head of policy at Friends of the Earth. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
- After 3+ years of campaigning from Friends of the Earth, the government has now published its #WarmHomesPlan. This is a significant step towards making our homes greener and cheaper to heat. The plan shows good progress, but we must see more funding and ambition. Breakdown 👇
- 💷 Tougher standards for rental homes, which will help cut bills for tenants and crack down on cold, mouldy rentals. 🌡️ £2.7 billion will help to drive down the cost of heat pumps, allowing many households to switch from polluting gas boilers. But larger grants are needed for low-income homes.
- ☀️ £5 billion will help councils and social housing landlords install insulation and clean energy like solar panels, with low interest loans to help owner-occupiers fit solar panels, heat pumps or insulation. And a continued commitment to retrofit 5 million homes over the course of this parliament.
- ️🛢️Finally, it’s vital that fossil fuel giants be made to pay more tax, with funds being used to make every home warm and affordable. Because there will still be millions of low-income households living in fuel poverty without bold action. Demand change 👇 foe.uk/prmiw
- Reposted by Friends of the EarthThe extraction of peat for gardening and horticulture continues to damage wildlife and our climate. Will you sign this petition to protect peatlands for the future? Add your name today www.plantlife.org.uk/take-action/ @plantlifeuk.bsky.social
- Kick off 2026 by bringing nature back to your doorstep. In this session, Postcode Gardener Liz will present a range of practical ideas to help you make the most out of your small outdoor spaces. See how growing food and flowers can be accessible and rewarding. Sign up: tinyurl.com/postcodegard...
- As Oxfam's new report shows billionaires’ wealth hitting record levels, so too are global temperatures. With those least responsible for the climate crisis hit hardest, political leaders must ensure that those most responsible help fund a greener, fairer future. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
- With the recent snow and ice across the UK, many of us have probably been feeling pretty chilly! Here's our handy guide to saving energy – and money – at home through your heating and insulation. foe.uk/iqsst
- Oil giant BP has followed in Shell's footsteps, deciding its more profitable to pollute the planet - putting millions of people at risk from climate breakdown - than it is to do the right thing: transitioning to green energy. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
- 'Every time our government fails to rise to this challenge of our lifetime with the scale of ambition it demands, the UK is brought closer to a future of worsening climate impacts that will hit those least responsible the hardest' - D. Gross, Friends of the Earth. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Join our webinar to discover how easy and rewarding it can be to grow food or flowers, even in the smallest of spaces. Learn tips from Liz, our Postcode Gardener expert, enjoy a live demonstration, and see how contact with nature can improve your health. Sign up: tinyurl.com/postcodegard...
- The government wants to give police new powers to ban protests if they're taking place in the same area as previous protests. Creating change and holding those in power to account often requires repeated protests. That's why we're standing with civil society groups to oppose this move.✊ foe.uk/331zq
- Read the full civil society statement here: palestinecampaign.org/defend-the-r...
- Research by Oxfam has found that the world’s richest 1% have used up their fair share of carbon emissions just 10 days into 2026.😵💫 It's time the biggest polluters, like fossil fuel companies and the super-rich, paid more for climate action.✊ @oxfamgb.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Trump has a strong track record of turning his back on the future of people and the planet, from quitting the Paris Agreement, to scrapping windfarms, to his oil grab in Venezuela.This move is yet another blow to those living on the frontline of climate extremes. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
- Read the full statement from our colleagues in Latin America and the Caribbean on the US attack on Venezuela here: atalc.org/2026/01/03/s...
- This study echoes our own findings that the public overwhelmingly supports homegrown renewable energy, investment to better insulate homes, help for industry to modernise, and for polluters to pay for climate action rather than ordinary householders. 👀 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Check out our polling insights here👇 foe.uk/y9436
- Wind generated nearly 30% of the UK's electricity last year, with over 6% coming from solar panels. This a great step in the right direction, but we need the government to go further and move faster to ensure we can scale up and meet the UK's clean power targets. ✊ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Want to do something for climate and nature in 2026 and have a bit of spare time? Check out our network of local groups made up of people passionate about fighting for a fairer, greener world, and start taking action today. friendsoftheearth.uk/take-action/join-gr…
- As we kick off the new year, here are some effective ways to reduce your environmental footprint in 2026. From living more sustainably, to being an active citizen, you can help build a better world today. friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/saving-plan…
- Planning a celebration this New Year's Eve? Check out how to throw the best eco-friendly party and avoid plastic waste. 🎉🥳✨ friendsoftheearth.uk/plastics/eco-partie…
- Did you get any gifts you have no use for this Christmas? It's a sensitive question, but should we pass them on to someone else to help reduce waste? Let us know your thoughts below! friendsoftheearth.uk/sustainable-living/…
- We all love our furry friends, but many pet products contain plastic or come in plastic packaging. Check out these top tips to reduce the plastic paw print of our dogs, cats, rabbits and more. friendsoftheearth.uk/plastics/plastic-fr…
- Winter is an exciting time of year for nature, and that includes being in a city. Cold winter days are a good time to take a walk around your local park and do a spot of birdwatching. friendsoftheearth.uk/nature/10-winter-bi…
- We often have plenty of leftovers after the Christmas festivities are over. So here are 40 handy tips for repurposing bread to help avoid food waste. friendsoftheearth.uk/sustainable-living/…
- From across Friends of the Earth, thank you to everyone who supported and played a part in our work this year. You reminded us that community is built in times of challenge and together we are unstoppable. You can keep pushing for a fairer, greener and healthier world via the link in our bio. 💚
- We condemn the treatment of prisoners in British prisons on hunger strike awaiting trial for activities in support of Palestine. Many have been on remand for a year and are demanding a fair trial. Their health is deteriorating quickly, and they need urgent intervention.
- They were opposing arms manufacturers shipping weapons to Israel which is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. Those who breach international law by committing, arming or enabling genocide should be the ones being held to account.
- “The Conservatives’ plan to roll back the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars is reckless and short-sighted. 30,000 people in the UK die every year from air pollution, with much of this coming from transport.” - Mike Childs, Friends of the Earth. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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- Human rights matter most when they are hardest to defend. This #HumanRightsDay 180+ UK organisations are standing together to demand better from the Prime Minister. We want leadership that strengthens rights, not weakens them, because dignity, fairness, and accountability matter.
- Powerful governments of the world, like the UK, have failed to defend human rights in Palestine, or have allowed their serious violation. The UK continues to supply arms to Israel, despite the ongoing killing of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
- None of us are truly free until Palestine is free. Human rights for all must mean an end to the occupation of Palestine and accountability for the genocide.
- Limits on peaceful protest are having a chilling impact on our ability to speak truth to power on international causes like Palestine. Help us defend the right to peaceful protest. Add your name: foe.uk/djcqo
- 'Research shows the UK has just 53% of its biodiversity intact, placing us in the bottom 10% of countries worldwide – and the lowest in the G7. This means that one in six species across Great Britain is now at risk of extinction.'- Sienna Somers, Friends of the Earth www.bigissue.com/opinion/uk-w...
- With Christmas just around the corner, check out our eco-friendly tips for the festive season. From gifts to decorations, from food to Christmas trees, we've got you covered! foe.uk/8ev61
- "We're pleased the council has rejected Cuadrilla's attempt to delay clean-up of this former fracking site - but it should have been forced to restore this land to agricultural use long ago." - Helen Rimmer, Friends of the Earth. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Friends of the Earth💔How are the devastating floods in Asia linked to gold mines, hydropower plants and palm oil plantations invading Indonesian forests? Walhi/Friends of the Earth Indonesia explains: www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
- The devastation of lives and livelihoods in Indonesia is a stark reminder that the effects of extreme weather are worsened by deforestation, mining and other large corporate projects. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
- Our sister group WALHI/Friends of the Earth Indonesia have shown how government mismanagement of natural resources in the North Sumatran Batangtoru rainforest has worsened the treacherous flooding and landslides.
- We echo their calls for the Indonesia government to immediately halt deforestation operations in the area in order to prevent similar disasters in the future.
- Friends of the Earth stands with the people of North Sumatra and other affected areas across Southern and Southeastern Asia as they seek accountability and recovery.
- Friends of the Earth joined environmental defenders from the Sperrins, Peru and London at the Mines and Money Conference in London. Together, we reject the extractive industry being pushed on these communities by global mining corporations, and say 'Yes to Life, No to Mining!'. @ylnm.bsky.social
- We stand with communities in Southern and Southeastern Asia, and with sister groups in the area, as a climate-fuelled cyclone wreaks havoc across the region. Its deadly impact has been amplified by corporate destruction of forests, leading to devastating flooding and landslides.
