Posts Tagged ‘friends of the earth’
Green is working, say Hackney campaigners in call for eco-jobs
The green economy is growing but needs Government support, says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Read MoreThe Olympics legacy – going for green
Hackney Friends of the Earth’s Jen Claydon asks whether the Olympics will deliver the promised green legacy
Read MoreIn for a pound – why Hackney needs its own currency
The Hackney Pound, launching soon, could be key to creating a sustainable local economy, says green group
Read MoreHackney Friends of the Earth create buzz to persuade the powers that be
Local eco-campaign group makes the case for joining its efforts to make changes for the better
Read MoreBee friendly says Hackney FOE
There are lots of ways you can get involved to help save the declining bee population, says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Read MoreRecycling – stay green with the green box, says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Rolling out orange sacks in place of green boxes could increase recycling carbon footprint warns local environmental campaign group
Read MoreSomething fishy in Hackney
Hackney Friends of the Earth investigate the availability of sustainably-sourced fish in the borough
Read MoreLast chance saloon for solar
Changing the rules about how much solar panel owners are paid for energy they feed into the National Grid undermines efforts to produce green energy
Read MoreHigher fuel bills? Help at hand for private tenants from Hackney CAB
Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau offers help to residents burdened with higher fuel bills
Read MoreStop the planning free-for-all, says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Community-level decison making on parks, shops and other planning issues is vital, says local Friends of the Earth group
Read MoreGet water wise, says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Climate change can bring both drought and flash flooding. A local environmental campaign group explains what we can do to make the most of our water
Read MorePlans afoot for new rubbish incinerator by Hackney Wick
Tower Hamlets council considers plans for waste incinerator plant a stone’s throw from one of the borough’s creative quarters
Read MoreHackney Friends of the Earth demands action on rocketing fuel prices
The local environmental campaign group says that unless government and local councils do more to protect poorer people from huge price rises, many will be unable to heat their homes this winter.
Read MoreCuts: time to sow, not prune
We need to invest in ‘green growth’ and beware of false economies, says Hackney Friends of the Earth
Read MoreHave your say: Hackney Council consults on congestion, cycling, walking and buses
Residents are being asked about what improvements they want to see to the borough’s transport system
Read MoreFriends of the Earth slams Hackney Council’s mixed-up recycling plan
Whilst recycling rates on council estates is improving, local environmental campaigners are concerned about the Town Hall’s proposal to move to a ‘commingled’ system
Read MoreCampaigners call for coalition cash for local eco-initiatives
Friends of the Earth is pressing the ‘greenest government ever’ to support carbon budgets for Hackney and other local councils
Read MoreOne in three Hackney families too poor to heat their homes
Whilst the worst of the cold weather may have gone, local campaigners continue to turn up the heat on fuel poverty
Read MoreTackle climate change in Hackney? Yes, we Cancún
The local Friends of The Earth group explains how
Read MoreHackney urged to join other London councils in signing C02 action plan
Local environmental campaign group Hackney Friends of the Earth asks Town Hall to commit to a 40% carbon reduction by 2020
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