Find fossil fuel sites that could be near you + other news

Dear John

We’ve had some ups and downs in taking on the climate crisis this month.

Together we helped stop more mining from going ahead in Wales’s last open cast coal mine. But then yesterday the Rosebank oil field got the green light.

Our lawyers also requested an urgent response from government following the Prime Minister’s roll-back of crucial climate commitments last week. Our climate campaigner Danny has debunked the PM’s sometimes bizarre speech in this magazine piece.

For more climate news – plus other stories including planting tips for bee-lovers and the community campaigning to save a polluted lake in the heart of Northern Ireland – please keep reading.

Where fossil fuel sites are — you might be surprised

A map of the UK labelled with oil, gas and coal sites

Even before Rishi Sunak took an axe to green policies last week, he was busy trying to revive the dying fossil fuel industry.

The Rosebank oil field is part of his plan to max-out oil and gas in the North Sea. But do you know the extent of onshore fossil fuel projects in the pipeline too?

Find out where else fossil fuel sites could be hiding in plain sight using our new interactive map. It shows all the proposed and active onshore oil, gas and coal sites in England and Wales.

FIND FOSSIL FUEL SITES

Lough Neagh is a toxic soup

Black and white photo of campaigners holding a wake for Lough Neagh with a coffin and flowers and black funeral clothing

Across the water in Northern Ireland, Lough Neagh is choking with thick mats of toxic blue-green algae.

The UK’s largest fresh water lake – the size of the Isle of Wight – is at the heart of Northern Ireland. It provides over 40% of drinking water to residents and a home to diverse wildlife.

But pollutants from farmland run-off have caused dangerous levels of blue-green algae to take over. Killing birds, fish, and even pet dogs.

The local community is demanding action. A wake for Lough Neagh highlighted the urgent need to save it. And people across the Irish Sea are paying attention too.

OUR CAMPAIGN FOR LOUGH NEAGH

Timber giant drops lawsuit against campaigners

Photo of Friends of the Earth campaigners and staff holding their hands in the air with a sign saying Stop The SLAPP

I’ve got some great news from Malaysia. Timber conglomerate Samling has dropped its legal case against campaigners from Sarawak trying to protect the rainforest.

Campaign group SAVE Rivers had revealed Samling’s destruction of primary rainforest on indigenous lands. But Samling tried to silence them with a defamation lawsuit – a so-called SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation).

We supported the #StopTheSLAPP campaign alongside other allies around the world. Together we wrote to Samling’s CEO and shared solidarity photos on social media. And it worked – Samling caved in.

This is a huge win for forest defenders. Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign. It just goes to show the power that international solidarity can have.

HOW TO PUT PLANET OVER PROFIT

Friends of the Earth exhibition

Photo of a man viewing a gallery wall with Friends of the Earth posters and photos

We have a new exhibition in Cornwall showcasing the history of Friends of the Earth campaigns – featuring photographs, props and publications.

The exhibition, called “Transforming Tomorrow: Friends of the Earth's ongoing battle for climate justice”, is at Kurt Jackson Foundation in St. Just, Cornwall and is running until 24 February 2024.

If you live locally or you’re visiting the area, please drop-in and explore the exhibition. You can also view the exhibition virtually online.

VIEW THE VIRTUAL EXHIBITION

Trees and plants for bees

Photo of a honey bee visiting white blossom on a tree with a blue sky backdrop

As we head towards the cooler months the ideal season for planting trees will soon be here.

Get inspired with a selection of trees and shrubs that you can plant to help bees and other pollinators next spring and for years to come.

BEE-FRIENDLY TREES AND PLANTS

Thanks for reading, I’ll be back in touch next month.

Take care,

Aleanna
Supporter Relations Manager
Friends of the Earth

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