Manchester Friends of the Earth
@mcrfoe.bsky.social
Manchester Friends of the Earth (MFoE) - campaigning for a safe and healthy planet for everyone, now and in the future.
Website: https://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/
Website: https://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/
UK soars past wind power generation record for second time in two months
... 23,825MW of electricity was enough to power more than 23 million homes – around three-quarters of the nation’s total housing stock.
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... 23,825MW of electricity was enough to power more than 23 million homes – around three-quarters of the nation’s total housing stock.
www.edie.net/uk-soars-pas...
UK soars past wind power generation record for second time in two months - edie
Great Britain’s maximum wind generation record was broken on Friday, 5 December, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has confirmed.
www.edie.net
December 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
UK soars past wind power generation record for second time in two months
... 23,825MW of electricity was enough to power more than 23 million homes – around three-quarters of the nation’s total housing stock.
www.edie.net/uk-soars-pas...
... 23,825MW of electricity was enough to power more than 23 million homes – around three-quarters of the nation’s total housing stock.
www.edie.net/uk-soars-pas...
'Catastrophic' Pacific Northwest floods leave 100,000 facing evacuation
"flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson
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"flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson
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'Catastrophic' Pacific Northwest floods leave 100,000 facing evacuation
"The flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson said Thursday afternoon, urging people to listen to official advice and follow evacuation orders.
www.nbcnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
'Catastrophic' Pacific Northwest floods leave 100,000 facing evacuation
"flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson
www.nbcnews.com/weather/floo...
"flooding levels we're looking at are potentially historic in nature," Gov. Bob Ferguson
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ICYMI: Ever heard of a grätzloase? It means “neighbourhood oasis”– a miniature park replacing a parking space, aka parklets. With the blessing of city hall, more than 100 of them have sprung up across Vienna since 2015. And in theory, anyone in Vienna can build one.
‘Why would you take away a parking place?’: the city where anyone can build an urban oasis
Grätzloasen – low-cost, urban ‘parklets’ built by volunteers – are on the rise in Vienna as sceptics are being won over by the splash of welcome greenery and boost to community spirits
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
ICYMI: Ever heard of a grätzloase? It means “neighbourhood oasis”– a miniature park replacing a parking space, aka parklets. With the blessing of city hall, more than 100 of them have sprung up across Vienna since 2015. And in theory, anyone in Vienna can build one.
Farmers and supermarkets worry that extreme weather will stop food getting to consumers – here’s what needs to change
... Extreme weather, like the floods and high winds of Storm Bram on December 9, is reshaping UK farming.
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... Extreme weather, like the floods and high winds of Storm Bram on December 9, is reshaping UK farming.
theconversation.com/farmers-and-...
Farmers and supermarkets worry that extreme weather will stop food getting to consumers – here’s what needs to change
More extreme weather is set to cause more more problems for farmers and supermarkets in getting food to consumers.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Farmers and supermarkets worry that extreme weather will stop food getting to consumers – here’s what needs to change
... Extreme weather, like the floods and high winds of Storm Bram on December 9, is reshaping UK farming.
theconversation.com/farmers-and-...
... Extreme weather, like the floods and high winds of Storm Bram on December 9, is reshaping UK farming.
theconversation.com/farmers-and-...
Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Sumatra.
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Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Sumatra.
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Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans - Environment - The Jakarta Post
Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Sumatra.
www.thejakartapost.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Sumatra floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans
Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Sumatra.
www.thejakartapost.com/culture/2025...
Only scientifically classified as a species in 2017, tapanulis are incredibly rare, with fewer than 800 left in the wild, confined to a small range in part of Sumatra.
www.thejakartapost.com/culture/2025...
More than FIFTY 'high consequence' Manchester flood defences are still not up to standard this winter
... a new investigation has revealed scores of important defences are 'below required condition'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
... a new investigation has revealed scores of important defences are 'below required condition'
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More than FIFTY Manchester flood defences are still not up to standard
Despite major floods on New Year's Day and repeated pleas for more action, a new investigation has revealed scores of important defences are 'below required condition'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
More than FIFTY 'high consequence' Manchester flood defences are still not up to standard this winter
... a new investigation has revealed scores of important defences are 'below required condition'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
... a new investigation has revealed scores of important defences are 'below required condition'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
At this year’s UN climate talks, the government was silent on ending the UK’s role in illegal deforestation.
Email the Environment Secretary to demand urgent action to protect our forests.
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Email the Environment Secretary to demand urgent action to protect our forests.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/deman...
Demand action on the UK's illegal deforestation
The government has once again failed to address the UK’s role in destroying the world’s precious forests – this time at the UN climate talks. Our leaders continue to allow big businesses to hide their...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
At this year’s UN climate talks, the government was silent on ending the UK’s role in illegal deforestation.
Email the Environment Secretary to demand urgent action to protect our forests.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/deman...
Email the Environment Secretary to demand urgent action to protect our forests.
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/deman...
Fontaines D.C., Paloma Faith, Lenny Henry and more lead Together Against The Far Right campaign ahead of major demonstration in 2026
The alliance will stand up for unity and spread awareness of the rise in far-right activity across the UK
www.nme.com/news/music/f...
The alliance will stand up for unity and spread awareness of the rise in far-right activity across the UK
www.nme.com/news/music/f...
Fontaines D.C., Paloma Faith, Lenny Henry and more lead Together Against The Far Right campaign ahead of major demonstration in 2026
Fontaines D.C., Paloma Faith and Lenny Henry are among the names launching a new alliance, Together Against The Far Right.
www.nme.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Fontaines D.C., Paloma Faith, Lenny Henry and more lead Together Against The Far Right campaign ahead of major demonstration in 2026
The alliance will stand up for unity and spread awareness of the rise in far-right activity across the UK
www.nme.com/news/music/f...
The alliance will stand up for unity and spread awareness of the rise in far-right activity across the UK
www.nme.com/news/music/f...
“Environmental sustainability lies at the heart of this challenge. The November floods were intensified not only by persistent rainfall but also by decades of weakening natural flood buffers.
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Our November floods prove that we need stronger sustainability governance — Dalilawati Zainal | Malay Mail
DECEMBER 2 — Continuous heavy rainfall between 23 and 24 November 2025 triggered widespread flooding across several Malaysian states. This exposes the country’s growing...
www.malaymail.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
“Environmental sustainability lies at the heart of this challenge. The November floods were intensified not only by persistent rainfall but also by decades of weakening natural flood buffers.
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www.malaymail.com/amp/news/wha...
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Do you want to help take action? Demand the super-rich and big polluters pay for climate action here: foe.uk/48gx6
Make polluters worldwide pay for a greener future
The world's most polluting companies are actively working to block climate action – all for the sake of profit. We've had enough. From extreme weather to energy and food prices, the climate emergency’...
foe.uk
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Do you want to help take action? Demand the super-rich and big polluters pay for climate action here: foe.uk/48gx6
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Congratulations to JA!, Friends of the Earth Mozambique, who we are campaigning alongside and who are tirelessly working to ensure this project does not go ahead.
Read more on this story here: foe.uk/kay8a
Read more on this story here: foe.uk/kay8a
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Congratulations to JA!, Friends of the Earth Mozambique, who we are campaigning alongside and who are tirelessly working to ensure this project does not go ahead.
Read more on this story here: foe.uk/kay8a
Read more on this story here: foe.uk/kay8a
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“This Mozambique gas project is a huge carbon timebomb, linked to serious human rights abuses. It should never have been given UK taxpayer-funded support in the first place.” - Asad Rehman, the chief executive of Friends of the Earth.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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UK pulls $1.15bn support for Mozambique gas project after climate and terror concerns
TotalEnergies scheme became lightning rod for terror in region and was accused of violating human rights
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“This Mozambique gas project is a huge carbon timebomb, linked to serious human rights abuses. It should never have been given UK taxpayer-funded support in the first place.” - Asad Rehman, the chief executive of Friends of the Earth.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Death toll passes 900 in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka floods #Climate
Death toll passes 900 in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka floods
Heavy monsoon rains across southern Asia leave hundreds missing and thousands without shelter or critical supplies
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Death toll passes 900 in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka floods #Climate
UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
'Give us the tools to do the job' Andy Burnham demands more powers to tackle climate change
'Tackling climate change isn't just about protecting the planet–it's a powerful opportunity to build a fairer, greener future for our communities & businesses'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
'Tackling climate change isn't just about protecting the planet–it's a powerful opportunity to build a fairer, greener future for our communities & businesses'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Andy Burnham demands more powers to tackle climate change
'Tackling climate change isn't just about protecting the planet – it's a powerful opportunity to build a fairer, greener future for our communities and businesses'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
'Give us the tools to do the job' Andy Burnham demands more powers to tackle climate change
'Tackling climate change isn't just about protecting the planet–it's a powerful opportunity to build a fairer, greener future for our communities & businesses'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
'Tackling climate change isn't just about protecting the planet–it's a powerful opportunity to build a fairer, greener future for our communities & businesses'
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
If you're based in Manchester, please send a quick email to your councillors asking them to support a motion to protect green space at tomorrow's full council meeting:
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Call on councillors to protect green space
On Wednesday morning (26th November), Manchester's councillors will get a chance to vote on a motion to protect green space across the city. The motion at the full council meeting, entitled "Enough b...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
If you're based in Manchester, please send a quick email to your councillors asking them to support a motion to protect green space at tomorrow's full council meeting:
actionnetwork.org/letters/call...
actionnetwork.org/letters/call...
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has joined local leaders across the country in a push for a climate duty as the Devolution Bill returns to Parliament.
www.localgov.co.uk/Burnham-join...
www.localgov.co.uk/Burnham-join...
Burnham joins call for new climate duty on councils | LocalGov
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has joined local leaders across the country in a push for a climate duty as the Devolution Bill returns to Parliament.
www.localgov.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has joined local leaders across the country in a push for a climate duty as the Devolution Bill returns to Parliament.
www.localgov.co.uk/Burnham-join...
www.localgov.co.uk/Burnham-join...
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“The reality and scale of the crisis means that small steps forward aren’t going to be enough... I won’t sugar-coat it – the consequences will be terrifying if words aren’t turned into action soon.” - Asad Rehman, chief executive of Friends of the Earth. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30’s watered-down agreements will do little for an ecosystem at tipping point
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
“The reality and scale of the crisis means that small steps forward aren’t going to be enough... I won’t sugar-coat it – the consequences will be terrifying if words aren’t turned into action soon.” - Asad Rehman, chief executive of Friends of the Earth. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Some crackin' events coming up next week
Our calendar promotes events organised by @mcrfoe.bsky.social & other groups across GM relevant to our campaigns on biodiversity, climate change, just transition, nature, sustainable transport, waste & resources
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manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/
Our calendar promotes events organised by @mcrfoe.bsky.social & other groups across GM relevant to our campaigns on biodiversity, climate change, just transition, nature, sustainable transport, waste & resources
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manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Some crackin' events coming up next week
Our calendar promotes events organised by @mcrfoe.bsky.social & other groups across GM relevant to our campaigns on biodiversity, climate change, just transition, nature, sustainable transport, waste & resources
👇
manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/
Our calendar promotes events organised by @mcrfoe.bsky.social & other groups across GM relevant to our campaigns on biodiversity, climate change, just transition, nature, sustainable transport, waste & resources
👇
manchesterfoe.org.uk/events/
Influencing your Mayor on Climate & Nature - campaign skillshare (7pm, Wed 26 Nov)
With the Devolution Bill providing more powers to Mayors, join @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to find out how you can influence your Mayor to take action on climate & nature
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/influencin...
With the Devolution Bill providing more powers to Mayors, join @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to find out how you can influence your Mayor to take action on climate & nature
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/influencin...
November 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Influencing your Mayor on Climate & Nature - campaign skillshare (7pm, Wed 26 Nov)
With the Devolution Bill providing more powers to Mayors, join @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to find out how you can influence your Mayor to take action on climate & nature
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/influencin...
With the Devolution Bill providing more powers to Mayors, join @friends-earth.bsky.social webinar to find out how you can influence your Mayor to take action on climate & nature
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/influencin...
What’s next for Planet Over Profit? (7pm, Tues 25th Nov)
Join @friends-earth.bsky.social as we make the global local once again, and find out how you can host an event in your community that puts Planet Over Profit
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Join @friends-earth.bsky.social as we make the global local once again, and find out how you can host an event in your community that puts Planet Over Profit
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-next...
What’s next for Planet Over Profit?
Join us as we make the global local once again, and find out how you can host an event in your community that puts Planet Over Profit.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
What’s next for Planet Over Profit? (7pm, Tues 25th Nov)
Join @friends-earth.bsky.social as we make the global local once again, and find out how you can host an event in your community that puts Planet Over Profit
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-next...
Join @friends-earth.bsky.social as we make the global local once again, and find out how you can host an event in your community that puts Planet Over Profit
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-next...
Make big polluters, including oil and gas corporations, pay their fair share for the damage they cause.
Tax or fine them to help communities at home and around the world rebuild from climate disasters and invest in climate solutions
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Tax or fine them to help communities at home and around the world rebuild from climate disasters and invest in climate solutions
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Make polluters worldwide pay for a greener future
The world's most polluting companies are actively working to block climate action – all for the sake of profit. We've had enough. From extreme weather to energy and food prices, the climate emergency’...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Make big polluters, including oil and gas corporations, pay their fair share for the damage they cause.
Tax or fine them to help communities at home and around the world rebuild from climate disasters and invest in climate solutions
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
Tax or fine them to help communities at home and around the world rebuild from climate disasters and invest in climate solutions
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/dem...
As we're now in the final days of COP30, we want to share an update from @friends-earth.bsky.social CEO Asad Rehman on what's been happening and what is still to fight for in the negotiations ✊
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Update from inside COP30 - 20.11.25
This is "Update from inside COP30 - 20.11.25" by Friends of the Earth on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As we're now in the final days of COP30, we want to share an update from @friends-earth.bsky.social CEO Asad Rehman on what's been happening and what is still to fight for in the negotiations ✊
vimeo.com/1138956412/6...
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Our chief executive Asad Rehman met with the Secretary General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, at the UN climate talks in Brazil. Knowing that Mr Guterres is inspired by young people, he presented zines that our amazing youth climate justice campaigners made.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Our chief executive Asad Rehman met with the Secretary General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, at the UN climate talks in Brazil. Knowing that Mr Guterres is inspired by young people, he presented zines that our amazing youth climate justice campaigners made.
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Plans to protect people & the environment are on a knife edge at the UN climate talks
The UK govt must act now to back a fairer, more just future before it’s too late
Urge Ed Miliband to unblock UN climate talks
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/urge-...
The UK govt must act now to back a fairer, more just future before it’s too late
Urge Ed Miliband to unblock UN climate talks
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/urge-...
Tell Ed Miliband to stop blocking UN climate talks
URGENT: The UK delegation is blocking plans to put fairness and justice at the heart of the UN climate talks. We must act now to change their minds. At the climate talks, countries have come together ...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Plans to protect people & the environment are on a knife edge at the UN climate talks
The UK govt must act now to back a fairer, more just future before it’s too late
Urge Ed Miliband to unblock UN climate talks
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/urge-...
The UK govt must act now to back a fairer, more just future before it’s too late
Urge Ed Miliband to unblock UN climate talks
action.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/urge-...