What we’re asking of the new First Minister Published: 21 Mar 2024 We’re calling on the new First Minister to put people and the planet first to ensure a just transition to a zero-carbon country.
Quilts for Warm Homes unite in Westminster Raoul Bhambral Volunteer, Friends of the Earth Cymru Published: 19 Mar 2024 Cardiff Friends of the Earth’s Warm Homes Campaign quilt joins the display.
Coal tip safety but not at the expense of the planet Published: 12 Mar 2024 Energy Recovery Investments (ERI) Reclamation Ltd is proposing to remove 500,000 tonnes of coal over five years from two coal tips in Bedwas and use sales from the coal to restore the site.
Next First Minister must prioritise climate justice Published: 7 Feb 2024 The next First Minister of Wales must prioritise climate justice, say Friends of the Earth Cymru, in a way that creates jobs and opportunities that will make our nation more prosperous and sustainable for current and future generations.
What we’re asking of the next First Minister Published: 2 Feb 2024 The new Welsh Labour leader will be announced on 16 March 2024. We’re calling on the candidates to put people and the planet first to ensure a just transition to a zero-carbon country.
Ukrainian refugees plant an orchard with a Welsh community Lynn Gazal Chair, Climate Action Caerffilli Gweithredu Hinsawdd Published: 31 Jan 2024 Ukrainian refugees in Caerphilly have planted fruit trees in a local park to show their gratitude to the Welsh community. Lynn, one of the organisers, tells the inspiring story of how this 'gratitude orchard' came to fruition.
Tackling microplastics – what more can Wales do? Kirsty Luff Communications Officer, Friends of the Earth Cymru Published: 29 Jan 2024 Present in our oceans and soils, microplastics are a harmful and pervasive phenomenon. But what can be done in Wales? Kirsty Luff investigates in an article published by the Welsh Agenda (Institute of Welsh Affairs)
Port Talbot steel announcement – Friends of the Earth reaction Published: 19 Jan 2024 The move to green steel should be done fairly, to secure Port Talbot’s future, create long-term, sustainable jobs and put areas like this at the forefront of the transition to a clean economy.
Crowds in Cardiff and Bangor demand climate justice Published: 11 Dec 2023 As leaders deliberated in Dubai for the COP 28 UN Climate Talks, people across Wales took to the streets, determined to make their voices heard.
Community groups demand action on warm homes Jennifer Lloyd Local Action and Community Campaigns Officer Friends of the Earth Cymru Published: 7 Dec 2023 Communities from across Wales got crafty for the United for Warm Homes Day of Action 18th November.
Arts, crafts and a community quilt – all for Warm Homes Raoul Bhambral Volunteer, Friends of the Earth Cymru Published: 1 Dec 2023 Cardiff Friends of the Earth brought people together from across the city to make a community quilt this November.
Restore Ffos y Fran, urge campaigners Published: 28 Nov 2023 The owner of Ffos y Fran coal mine stopped mining on 30 November 2023, but local campaigners don’t want them to just leave – they want them to restore the site as promised.