Green Action '08

What must the Welsh Assembly do to lead Wales to a greener future? Bust some of the myths about wind power. Find out how to get involved with a Friends of the Earth local group in your area.

  • Severn tidal power: Barrage not the only option
  • What to do about waste: Why sending our rubbish up in smoke is not the answer
  • The path to three per cent: How the Welsh Assembly Government can lead us to the carbon emission cuts we need
  • Motorway madness: The campaign to stop the motorway proposed through important habitat
  • Wind myths: Discover the truth about our most advanced renewable technology
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