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Wales’ last opencast coal mine proposal turned down in historic decision

Published: 14 Sep 2023

Carmarthenshire councillors put nature and climate first today (Thursday 14 September), by saying no to further opencast coal mining at Glan Lash opencast mine in Carmarthenshire.

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Recycle Môr: A Sustainable Solution to Pembrokeshire’s Fishing Gear Problem

By Will Jackson
Sea Trust Wales

Published: 6 Sep 2023

Have you ever taken a stroll along Pembrokeshire’s stunning coastline? Well, beneath its beauty lies a not-so-pretty problem.

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No more coal - from Glan Lash or anywhere

Published: 31 Aug 2023

Friends of the Earth Cymru stand in solidarity with residents and campaigners against the proposal to extend Glan Lash coal mine. We will be joining them outside the Carmarthenshire Council offices before the planning meeting.

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We urge Coal Authority - act on enforcement order

Published: 2 Aug 2023

Friends of the Earth has written to the Coal Authority, welcoming their enforcement order against the owner of Ffos y Fran, an open cast mine near Merthyr Tydfil.

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Tell Carmarthenshire council - don't extend Glan Lash mine

Published: 15 Jul 2023

Take our online action to tell Carmarthenshire Council to not extend the permission to mine coal at the open cast site.

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Over 50 organisations demand action on microplastics in Wales

Published: 14 Jul 2023

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, the National Federation of Women’s Institutes - Wales, and the National Trust are among 56 signatories to an open letter calling for the Welsh Government to act on the growing problem of microplastics.

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Town and community council action guide launched

Published: 4 Jul 2023

One Voice Wales and Friends of the Earth Cymru have today (Wednesday 5th July) launched a brand-new climate change and nature action guide for community and town councils in Wales at the One Voice Wales Innovative Practice Conference in Builth Wells.

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Welsh Government must stop unlawful mining at Ffos y Fran

Published: 3 Jul 2023

We have written to Julie James, Climate Change Minister, asking Welsh Government to use its powers to stop unlawful coaling at Ffos y Fran

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Welsh Government announces new energy programme during debate

Published: 15 Jun 2023

The Senedd debated the themes of the Warm this Winter campaign today (14/06/23), and unanimously supported a motion supporting the campaign, and the principles that underpin it.

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Wales’s polluted primary schools take action on Clean Air Day

Published: 14 Jun 2023

To mark Clean Air Day, primary schools across Wales have joined forces with Healthy Air Cymru, a coalition of organisations and charities, to call for cleaner air.

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Residents outraged coal is still being mined at Ffos y Fran

Published: 23 May 2023

Even though the permission to mine coal ran out on 6 September 2022, the mining never stopped and continues to this day, even after Merthyr Council refused their application for an extension.

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Supermarkets could be getting fridge doors in the near future

Published: 19 May 2023

Friends of the Earth Cymru and Senedd Member for north Wales Carolyn Thomas welcome the announcement that retailers will be helped and encouraged to install doors on their fridges and freezers as part of their climate change net zero commitment.

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