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Friends of the Earth is the UK's biggest grassroots network dedicated to protecting people and planet.

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BREAKING: Our research shows England has the potential to generate 13x more renewable energy than we currently do from onshore wind and solar.

With that added capacity, the UK would have the potential to meet its own energy needs and become a green energy superpower, exporting clean, cheap electricity to other countries.

But frustratingly, new onshore wind farms are restricted in England. Learn more about where we could build more renewable energy potential and how to take action.

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What we've achieved

From our campaigners and lawyers to local groups and supporters, we push for change on causes that matter to you, like:

  • Working with groups to protect local areas and make them more climate friendly.
  • Taking government to court over projects that harm our environment.
  • Fighting for environmental and social justice globally.
See what we've achieved
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Your questions answered

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Which environmental protections are under threat?
Our rivers and seas are full of sewage but instead of cleaning them up, the UK government want to unravel the rules that protect the environment. If we want safeguard people and nature, we need to keep these legal protections in place. Find out what’s at risk.
Which environmental protections are under threat?
Our rivers and seas are full of sewage but instead of cleaning them up, the UK government want to unravel the rules that protect the environment. If we want safeguard people and nature, we need to keep these legal protections in place. Find out what’s at risk.

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