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“Climate change is here now. But we are also here now. And if we don’t act, who will?” – Inger Anderson, UN Environment Programme
This month’s climate report from the IPCC came with scientists’ starkest warning yet about global heating – “a code red for humanity”.
The report was clear: it’s not too late to make a difference, but we must act now. There’s no time for delays, distractions, or empty promises.
This November, the world’s leaders will meet in Glasgow for the UN climate talks. Will you add your name to show you want wealthy nations to take urgent action to protect lives and livelihoods from climate breakdown?
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CELEBRATING EARTHMOVERS 2021 WINNERS
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This month, our Earthmovers Awards made a comeback to celebrate the inspiring work of our Friends of the Earth local groups and Climate Action groups.
It's been an unprecedented year and to recognise the amazing efforts of all our groups, a special award goes out to the entire network for all their hard, tireless work. From Darlington in County Durham to Torfaen in Wales, get inspired by what these local groups have achieved over the last 12 months.
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6 OF THE BEST MEAT-FREE SAUSAGES
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Cutting back on our meat consumption is one of the best food choices we can make for the environment.
Plant-based and meat-free sausages have soared in popularity over the last few years. With such a delicious variety to choose from, we thought we’d help you out by sharing a small selection of our staff favourites.
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RUN FOR THE PLANET 🏃♀️ ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON 2021
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Join us and run for Friends of the Earth in this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon presented by the Royal Bank of Canada on Sunday 10 October! Get in touch at [email protected] to apply. To register, just include your full name, email address, and phone number as a point of contact for Royal Parks Half Marathon.
Please note that there’s a £30 registration fee. This goes towards the event, and we’ve set a minimum fundraising target of £350, but we aim to give you all the support you need leading up to the big day.
Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 29 August.
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STOP PLANS FOR A CLIMATE-WRECKING NEW COAL MINE
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Next month, a public inquiry to decide the fate of a proposed new coal mine in West Cumbria is set to begin. If given the green light by the government, the mine would have disastrous impacts on our climate – worsening a crisis that’s already devastating lives and livelihoods for people across the world.
Will you sign our petition calling on the government to stop the mine, end the era of coal and start investing in the climate-friendly jobs we need for a greener, safer future?
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HOW TO SAVE THE PLANET: AGROFORESTRY
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With eco-anxiety understandably on the rise, we’re talking climate solutions in our new video series.
First up: Agroforestry. What is it and how could it help save the planet? Friends of the Earth’s Fran explains why we’re going to need more trees if we want to fight back against climate breakdown.
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That’s all for this month, we’ll be back with another update in September.
Take care,
Aleanna Shaughnessy
Supporter Relations Manager, Friends of the Earth
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