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  Prince Charles hits GM nail on head

  Published: Wed, 13/08/2008 21:07

  Commenting on Prince Charles' concerns over the impacts of GM crops on the environment and farmers, expressed today, Friends of the Earth's Campaign Director Mike Childs said: "Prince Charles has hit the nail on the head about the damaging false solution that GM crops present."

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  New Research shows warmer climates lead to more extreme rainfall

  Published: Tue, 12/08/2008 11:12

  New research from the University of Reading published in this week's journal of Science provides the first observational evidence of satellite data to confirm the link between a warmer climate and more intense tropical rainstorms. Climate models have long predicted that global warming will increase the intensity of extreme precipitation events

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  Water Butts on Special Offer from Stockport Council

  Published: Tue, 05/08/2008 16:56

  Water butts are an environmentally friendly way of saving water. They work by collecting rainwater in the garden which can then be used for washing the car or on your garden. Rainwater is actually better for plants than tap water and it can save you money on your water bills.
  
  

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  New 'Green' Map for Stockport

  Published: Thu, 24/07/2008 14:01

  Stockport Council's pioneering Green A-Z map, which encourages people to walk or cycle, has launched its seventh edition this month, covering Bredbury, Romiley and Woodley. With six Green A-Zs already established, this new map is set to provide even more information on the borough for those people interested in getting out of their cars.

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  Results of the food caddy trial will be announced shortly

  Published: Tue, 10/06/2008 18:35

  The Council is currently considering a food waste collection service and this is the first step in looking at a hygienic way of handling food waste.
  

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• One million people turn to Act On CO2 calculator for advice on fighting climate change

  Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 15:41

  WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: The ACT ON CO2 calculator - which helps people to work out and reduce their carbon footprint - has received its one millionth unique visitor

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• Government delays planning bill - reaction

  Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 15:36

  The Government's decision to delay the next stage of its controversial Planning Bill, has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth

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• Energy Bill must be amended to boost micro-energy generation

  Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 15:21

  Ministers must amend the Energy Bill to encourage homes, businesses and communities to install renewable energy systems such as solar panels, Friends of the Earth said today

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• Taxpayers will have to bankroll new nuclear power stations - new study

  Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 15:20

  Voodoo economics' of the nuclear industry revealed, a new study concludes today
  

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  Giant Hydrodynamic screw is lifted onto New Mills site

  Published: Sun, 08/06/2008 19:27

  The fish-friendly, welded steel hydrodynamic screw - 11m long and 2.6m wide - is a modernised version of the 2,000 year-old Archimedean screw, used in ancient times to transfer wat

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• Johnny Borrell Fronts Exclusive Climate Change Gig

  Published: Tue, 27/05/2008 10:40

  Razorlight front man and Friends of the Earth supporter Johnny Borrell launches the final stage of the charity's climate change campaign, The Big Ask, today (20 May)

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• High street banks financing biofuel destruction in Latin America

  Published: Mon, 19/05/2008 23:58

  Friends of the Earth joins UN call for banks to stop fuelling harmful biofuel boom

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• WRAP joins 'Together' climate coalition

  Published: Mon, 19/05/2008 23:41

  Today, WRAP became a partner of the UK's biggest climate campaign

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• Clamp-down on supermarket bullies long overdue

  Published: Wed, 14/05/2008 17:30

  "This report confirms that the `big four' supermarkets are the bully boys of the retail sector - bleeding suppliers dry and reducing shoppers' choice"

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• Friends of the Earth demands supermarket watchdog 'with teeth'

  Published: Tue, 06/05/2008 22:47

  Friends of the Earth is demanding that the Competition Commission take tough action on supermarkets in the final report of its two year-long grocery market probe

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  London Mayor

  Published: Wed, 30/04/2008 09:00

  Livingstone is the greenest

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  Government must urgently investigate aviation industry

  Published: Wed, 02/04/2008 00:36

  Low-cost airline Flybe laid on extra flights and advertised for actors to fill them in order to meet passenger quotas and avoid financial penalties, Friends of the Earth said today

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  Government still failing to help homes fit renewables

  Published: Wed, 02/04/2008 00:33

  "The potential for tackling climate change through the housing sector is enormous."

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  UK Government undermining EU renewables target

  Published: Wed, 02/04/2008 00:23

  The UK Government must not be allowed to wriggle out of its EU climate change obligations, Friends of the Earth said today

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• Nuclear power: A dangerous and expensive distraction to real climate solutions

  Published: Thu, 27/03/2008 21:40

  The environmental campaign group said that the government should put this level of commitment into genuine green solutions

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• £4 million to help local authorities fight climate change

  Published: Mon, 17/03/2008 18:33

  A new £4 million programme to help local authorities tackle climate change was announced by Environment Minister Phil Woolas and Local Government Minister John Healey today

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• Budget: Government must insulate fuel poor homes

  Published: Thu, 13/03/2008 20:12

  The Government must massively expand its efforts to increase levels of energy efficiency in the homes of the fuel poor, Friends of the Earth said today

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  BUDGET FALLS A LONG WAY SHORT ON GREEN ACTION

  Published: Wed, 12/03/2008 23:04

  from Friends of the Earth March 12th

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• Government Action on Carrier Bags

  Published: Wed, 12/03/2008 20:30

  Government Action on Carrier Bags Could Help Consumers Waste Less and Recycle More Things More Often, says WRAP
  

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• Energy Performance Certificates: One Third say they Will Act on Green Advice

  Published: Sun, 09/03/2008 15:46

  A new survey published today showing that nearly one third of new home-buyers plan to carry out some of the energy saving recommendations in their Home Information Packs

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• Chancellor must keep promise to put sustainability at the heart of next months budget

  Published: Mon, 03/03/2008 23:06

  The Chancellor of the Exchequer must deliver on his promise to put sustainability at the heart of his forthcoming Budget, Friends of the Earth said today.

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• Porsche to challenge congestion-charge - reaction

  Published: Mon, 03/03/2008 23:00

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• Review of biofuels welcomed say Friends of the Earth

  Published: Sat, 23/02/2008 14:41

  Friends of the Earth welcomed the DfT's review of the environmental impact of biofuels, but warned that the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) - due to come into force....

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• EU fuelling human rights disaster in Indonesia

  Published: Fri, 15/02/2008 16:20

  In 'Losing Ground' Friends of the Earth, Sawit Watch, and LifeMosaic expose the huge social problems being fuelled by EU targets to increase the use of biofuels in transport.

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• London c-charge increase for gas-guzzlers welcomed

  Published: Fri, 15/02/2008 16:17

  Today's announcement from the Mayor of London that gas-guzzling vehicles will have to pay a higher London congestion charge has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

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• Prince of Wales' Climate Speech Welcomed

  Published: Fri, 15/02/2008 00:36

  The Prince of Wales' speech on climate change today (14th February) to the European Parliament has been warmly welcomed by Friends of the Earth

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• Government must stand firm on petrol duty

  Published: Tue, 12/02/2008 18:50

  The Chancellor must resist calls to scrap plans for a 2p rise in fuel duty, Friends of the earth said today

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• Friends of the Earth today launches its affinity credit card with The Co-operative Bank

  Published: Mon, 11/02/2008 11:51

  A new and easy way to support the environmental charity, The Co-operative Bank will donate money to Friends of the Earth, when an account is opened and again when the card is used

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• London's Low Emission Zone Welcomed

  Published: Tue, 05/02/2008 21:12

  London Mayor Ken Livingstone's introduction of a capital-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) has been welcomed today by Friends of the Earth.

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• Government Aviation Tax Reform Must Cut Carbon Emissions

  Published: Sat, 02/02/2008 17:45

  Government proposals to replace Air Passenger Duty with a per plane tax, have been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

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• Green Route to Success

  Published: Thu, 31/01/2008 23:52

  Stockport Council's pioneering Green A-Z map, which encourages people to walk or cycle, has launched its sixth edition this month, covering Marple, High Lane and Strines

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• Major boost in UK renewables needed to meet EU target

  Published: Tue, 29/01/2008 21:42

  The UK Government must give a massive boost to its support for renewable power if Britain is to play its part in tackling climate change and meet EU targets for green energy.

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  Ruth Kelly urges North West towns to be Cycling Champions

  Published: Tue, 29/01/2008 21:36

  The North West could soon join a national cycling revolution, as Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly, invited towns and cities across the region to bid for £140 million

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• B&Q to stop selling patio heaters

  Published: Tue, 29/01/2008 21:24

  Government urged to ban carbon-belching monstrosities
  Friends of the Earth has welcomed B&Q's decision to stop selling patio heaters.

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  Council Committed to reducing its 'Carbon Footprint'

  Published: Fri, 28/12/2007 17:16

  Stockport Council has yet again shown its commitment to reduce its 'carbon footprint' by agreeing to take part in a comprehensive review of its energy policy.

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• Food Waste Set to Soar over Festive Season

  Published: Thu, 20/12/2007 16:31

  Food wasted in the UK increases by a massive 80% during the Christmas
  period,
  according to statistics revealed today by the Love Food Hate Waste
  campaign

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  How Green is Your Home?

  Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 22:06

  Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were introduced into the Housing market on a phased basis from August 1 2007, and from December 14th 2007..

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  Toyota Prius - GIVING IT CHARGE

  Published: Thu, 13/12/2007 20:38

  Toyota's latest Prius is big, smart, clean and good looking. Can it finally convert us to the benefits of Hybrid technology? Andy Enright reports

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• Top Tips on how to be eco-friendly this festive season

  Published: Tue, 04/12/2007 10:29

  In the UK alone one billion cards are thrown away every Christmas. Involve your children by persuading them to make their own personalised Christmas cards from recycled paper

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  Energy week - Commencing 21st October

  Published: Wed, 24/10/2007 09:20

  Get Free Community Environment Training. Also: -this week saw the 11th Annual Energy Saving week from the Energy Saving Trust with events happening in Stockport and Manchester.

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  Help Stockport win!

  Published: Wed, 10/10/2007 13:29

  Big Lottery funds needed to create new walking and cycling routes throughout Stockport

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• Increased Rail Capacity for Manchester

  Published: Sun, 07/10/2007 21:18

  The Department for Transport announced today its latest proposals for increasing rail capacity for Manchester and across the north on a visit by Transport Minister Rosie Winterton

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• Homebuyers to get green grants

  Published: Tue, 07/08/2007 14:42

  A NEW system to help homebuyers get green grants worth hundreds of pounds to lower their fuel bills and make their homes greener has been announced

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• Go ahead for CHP utilising gas fired power station in Carrington

  Published: Sat, 14/07/2007 10:47

  Consent was given Friday 13th July under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to Bridestones Developments Ltd for the construction of a 380 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)

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• Changing the way we live

  Published: Wed, 04/07/2007 14:45

  Calling all Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Gatley, Heald Green and any other Residents! Are you ready and willing to make a positive contribution to the future of our planet?If so read on

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  (DEFRA) Miliband unveils CO2 calculator

  Published: Mon, 25/06/2007 10:36

  An online calculator that enables people to work out their carbon footprint using government-recognised data and calculations was launched by Environment Secretary David Miliband.

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  Green Transport Week 16 -24 June

  Published: Sun, 17/06/2007 23:13

  Reducing our impact on the environment should be our number one priority- the car we buy makes a big difference.
  

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• Green Energy Grant Scheme Relaunched

  Published: Sat, 02/06/2007 09:25

  LONDON (Reuters) - The government from next week will again offer households money for wind turbines or solar panels after a two-month grant freeze.
  
  

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  Gardening Organic

  Published: Wed, 30/05/2007 22:28

  Do you want to garden more closely with nature?
  Do you believe we can tread more lightly on our planet?Then join us.
  
  The future is organic.
  
  
  

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  Blackpool Illuminations

  Published: Tue, 29/05/2007 23:50

  Many people think they have turned their television off when they hit that little red button on their remotes. It is the same with their DVD, video players, computers

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• Hose Pipe ban planned update 23/03/07

  Published: Fri, 23/03/2007 20:02

  Hosepipe ban rules to be updated to cope with future droughts
  
  

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• Don't waste it We all need it

  Published: Fri, 23/03/2007 00:02

  People in the North West are using more water today than a decade ago - but experts are warning we need to start using less in the face of climate change.
  

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