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Community Action against Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS) in Surrey

Published on July 3, 2013 by in Campaigns

One of the biggest threats to our native wildlife is the presence of non-native species that have the potential to spread rapidly and out-compete native plants. Non-native Invasives such as Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and Signal Crayfish also cost the UK an estimated £1.7 billion annually, through impacts such as damage to river banks and

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Supermarkets. How much do they really care about the impact of their products on bees – here’s what they told us……

Published on January 4, 2013 by in Campaigns, News

4 January 2013 With DEFRA still sitting on the fence while it waits for  the results of further research on the impacts of neonicotinoids on both bumble bees and honey bees,  we thought we would see if any of the major supermarkets are taking an interest in the subject and are doing anything to address

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Solar in Guildford and Waverley

Published on May 30, 2012 by in Campaigns

30 May 2012 Guildford & Waverley Friends of the Earth have been instrumental in encouraging the installation of increased solar power throughout the area. In the last year (since June 2011) solar power has seen rapid expansion:- a 2MW solar park at Dunsfold Park which we supported at the planning application the installation of significant arrays

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Rodborough Head talks about the benefits to the school of solar pv

Published on September 30, 2011 by in Campaigns

Andrew Smith, headteacher at Rodborough School Milford talks about the innovative scheme that provides renewable energy, education and ongoing funding and dividends for the pupils and investors alike. More information at: http://www.weyvalleysolar.co.uk

 
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