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Climate Change Bill update

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us on our Big Ask campaign. Together we have finally got a strong Climate Change Law.

Parliament voted on 28 October for the world-beating legislation after a 3 and a half year campaign by Friends of the Earth. The first of its kind in the world, the Law is a huge step in the fight against climate change.

The Law commits the Government to 80 per cent cuts in the UK's emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, including emissions from aviation and shipping, and with annual targets along the way to keep us on track.

This really is an astonishing achievement. And you helped make this happen - thank you!

Find out more and watch this short video looking back at the campaign - it'll give you a real buzz www.foe.co.uk

By kate wilson at 2008-11-05 10:12 | login to post comments

FOE Director to speak at AGM, 10 Feb

Andy Atkins, the Director of FOE, will be speaking at South Hams FOE Annual General on Tues 10th Feb. This is a unique chance to speak to FOE's Director on all aspects of FOE's work, but particularly the Climate Change Bill. Andy joined Friends of the Earth in June 08, before replacing Tony Juniper as Executive Director later in the summer. Andy has a track record and commitment for finding solutions to environmental and social justice challenges and is an experienced leader, campaigner and communicator. The South Hams FOE AGM will start at 8pm. The meeting is at The Daisy Centre (within the grounds of St John's School, Bridgetown, Totnes.) Entry by donation. Refreshments provided.

By ian blackwell at 2009-01-09 17:07 | login to post comments