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Bonn wrap up: "Plugged in"

Fri, 06/26/2009 - 10:02
Delegates from 182 countries have been in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) was there.

Scotland's climate bill sets precedent for Europe

Thu, 06/25/2009 - 07:02
The bill passed by Members of the Scottish Parliament sets a target to reduce greenhouse gases by 42 percent by 2020.

El Salvador: Your planet needs you!

Mon, 06/22/2009 - 04:40
'Your planet needs you! Together against climate change' was this year's slogan for the UN's World Environment day on June 5. In recognition of this Friends of the Earth El Salvador chose the day to begin their Second International Movement of Victims Affected by Climate Change meeting.

Bonn climate talks

Sun, 06/21/2009 - 20:40
From June 1-12 2009, delegates from 182 countries were in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which would serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December.

Solidarity messages from the UK to paraguay

Sun, 06/21/2009 - 06:08
Local groups of Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland show their solidarity with Sobrevivencia/Friends of the Earth Paraguay in their campaigns against agribusiness and for Food Sovereignty.

US HOLDS U.N. CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS HOSTAGE

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 07:32
BONN, GERMANY, June 12, 2009 --Throughout the United Nations climate talks due to end today in Bonn, the United States administration blocked progress to move negotiations forward, according to Friends of the Earth International.

The Climate Olympics

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 05:31
At the recent climate talks in Bonn there seemed to be a competition between certain countries as to who could commit to the lowest cuts in carbon emissions. This cartoon illustrates the sad turn in events.

Demand climate justice in Copenhagen

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 05:08
Friends of the Earth groups from all over the world have come together as Friends of the Earth International to build what will become our largest ever petition on climate change.

Japan's Friend of the Fossils

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 05:02
Friends of the Earth Japan have dubbed their Prime Minister 'Friend of the Fossils' for his woefully low targets for cuts in carbon emissions.

Inside the Maritim bubble

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 03:20
Delegates from 182 countries are in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) is there.

Japan – 8 percent???

Mon, 06/15/2009 - 03:14
Delegates from 182 countries are in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) is there.

Shell forced to settle out of court

Fri, 06/12/2009 - 16:29
Damning evidence reveals Shell’s complicity in crimes against humanity as a landmark case is resolved in favour of families of executed Nigerian environmental leader Ken Saro-Wiwa and others after a 14 year legal battle.

stop the lethal repression against indigenous peruvians

Fri, 06/12/2009 - 05:05
Call on the government of Alan Garcia to end the massacre of the indigenous peoples of Peru, and to pay for its crimes.

Inspired, tired and on my way home

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 03:38
Delegates from 182 countries are in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) is there.

Silence, sincerity and snacking

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 03:26

The flood came!

Tue, 06/09/2009 - 09:02
Delegates from 182 countries are in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) is there.

Home: A film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Tue, 06/09/2009 - 08:59
French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand has recently released a film on the environment called 'Home', available on YouTube for free until June 14.

mexico: focus on otros mundos

Tue, 06/09/2009 - 08:37
Gustavo Castro, one of the founders of Otros Mundos Chiapas, talks about education, support and providing an alternative approach to capitalism in his home country.

The clock is tck tck ticking

Mon, 06/08/2009 - 11:41
Delegates from 182 countries are in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) is there.

Jatropha: Exposing the new threats to Africa's agriculture

Mon, 06/08/2009 - 05:41
Friends of the Earth Ghana held an event on May 28, 2009, condemning the procurement of African lands by foreign companies for the production of the 'miracle crop' Jatropha.