Public sector must stop funding climate change say Welsh organisations.
… Wales must divest from fossil fuels Marianne Brooker | 15th August 2019 News Wales Fossil Fuels Friends Of The Earth … represent tens of thousands of people want Wales to be a globally responsible nation in …
Wales should lead the UK in bringing an end to the entire coal industry from opencast mining to highly polluting power stations, writes Gareth Clubb. A new report by Friends of the Earth Cymru shows the Aberthaw plant alone imposes social and environmental costs of nearly £1 billion per year on the country and global climate.
… From pit mines to power plants, Wales must lead the UK out of coal Gareth … Comment Fossil Fuels Coal Mining Pollution Wales UK Climate Change Politics Law aberthaw-cut.jpg Wales should lead the UK in bringing an end to …
The Welsh Government has committed to avoid the continued extraction and use of fossil fuels.
… Wales commits to a fossil-free future Marianne Brooker | 7th December 2018 News Wales Fracking Fossil Fuels Friends Of The Earth Change Makers wales-1765086_960_720.jpg The Welsh Government …
A tangle of undercapitalised companies are coming forward to cash in on old deep coal mines in Wales, writes Guy Shrubsole - by digging them all out from above from huge open cast pits. But local communities, alarmed at the noise, pollution and destruction of landscape, increasingly see coal as an industry that's best consigned to the scrapheap.
… trying to revive 'zombie' open cast mines in Wales Guy Shrubsole Greenpeace Energydesk | … Coal Fossil Fuels Mining Corporations UK Wales Politics Climate Change … forward to cash in on old deep coal mines in Wales, writes Guy Shrubsole - by digging them …
Caerphilly councillors yesterday refused permission for a huge open cast coal mine in South Wales that's fiercely opposed by local people furious at its impacts on air, landscape, tranquillity and climate, writes Guy Shrubsole. Coming so soon after the rejection of fracking in Lancashire, the message is clear: fossil fuels are best left safely underground.
… News Energy Fossil Fuels Coal Fracking UK Wales Climate Change … for a huge open cast coal mine in South Wales that's fiercely opposed by local people … extraordinary happened: a council in South Wales, the birthplace of the fossil fuel age, …
Anti-coal campaigners are in court today in a final attempt to block the extension of a coal mine at Aberpergwm in south Wales.
… of a coal mine at Aberpergwm in south Wales. Climate campaigners Coal Action Network … of a coal mine at Aberpergwm in south Wales. Last year, the campaigners took the … could refuse to approve the licence under the Wales Act 2017, a position the Coal Authority …
Momentum is gathering behind the UK's transition to a fossil free society, writes Guy Shrubsole. We know we need to leave at least 80% of proven fossil fuel reserves in the ground to avert catastrophic climate change. Here's a quick run-down of progress to date - and the key upcoming fights, including an invasion of the UK's biggest coal mine this weekend.
… Climate Change Fossil Fuels Coal Protest UK Wales Scotland Norther Ireland England … people are gathering near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales to shut down the UK's largest coal mine … Scotland, Longannet, closed 24th March 2016 . Wales De facto fracking moratorium since …
A study by the British Geological Survey and the Environment Agency reveals that almost all the the oil and gas bearing shales in England and Wales underlie drinking water aquifers, raising fears that widespread water contamination could occur.
… the oil and gas bearing shales in England and Wales underlie drinking water aquifers, … principal groundwater aquifers in England and Wales. Along with the maps, the BGS/EA draws … potentially frackable rocks in England and Wales lie under aquifers - and that their …
Cardiff Council to divest its Pension Fund from climate-wrecking fossil fuel companies.
… council became the first council in Wales to vote to divest its pension fund from … the eight local authority pension funds in Wales invested over £1billion between them in … for all the local authority pension funds in Wales to follow Cardiff’s lead. Too many have …
The government makes bold claims about tackling climate change and phasing out coal power stations, writes Guy Shrubsole. Yet it's 'relaxed' about two huge new coal mines that would produce ten million tonnes of coal, blighting landscapes and afflicting the health of vulnerable communities. It's time to say no to all onshore fossil fuel production.
… Fuels UK Health Climate Change The Land Wales druridge-bay-cut.jpg The government … and another that will blight one of Wales most impoverished communities. A … now proposed. Showering coal dust over one of Wales most disadvantaged communities The …
The new Construction and Sustainable Energy Centre in Haverfordwest is a blueprint for the newbuild higher education buildings of the future, in Wales and beyond
… 2009 News Green Living Science And Technology Wales Chevron Merco LNG Construction Jane … higher education buildings of the future, in Wales and beyond Pembrokeshire is a part of Wales well versed in contradictions. With a …
The Environment Agency (EA) is within weeks of letting Monsanto escape its liability for dumping thousands of tonnes of cancer-causing chemicals – including all the ingredients of the DDT defoliant Agent Orange – in two quarries in Wales.
… defoliant Agent Orange – in two quarries in Wales. Unless a claim and ‘adversary action’ … represented farmers in the Taff area of South Wales, primarily as a legal adviser with an … the bulk of these, five other quarries across Wales and into the north of England were also …
Next month thousands will gather in Wales to shut down the UK's open cast coal mine at Ffosyfran, whose 3,500 acres abut both Merthyr Tydfil, one of Britain's most deprived communities, and the glorious Brecon Beacons national park. It will be one of dozens of coordinated actions across the UK, and around the world, to bring the age of coal to the rapid end it so richly deserves.
… Change Fossil Fuels Energy Coal Protest UK Wales … Next month thousands will gather in Wales to shut down the UK's open cast coal … for fossil fuels. In Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, local campaigners will set up camp with …
The Government has given the go-ahead for the biggest biomass plant in the world to be built on the South coast of Wales.
… biggest biomass plant 22nd November 2007 News Wales Port Talbot Renewable Energy Biomass … the world to be built on the South coast of Wales. The 350-megawatt wood chip-fuelled … enough energy to power half the homes in Wales. “It joins eight major renewables …
Welsh Assembly Member pension scheme moves away from fossil fuels.
… our campaign from thousands of people around Wales who have written to or met their AMs … reiterate our call for all public bodies in Wales to ditch their investments in these … Scheme in making this a positive week in Wales in the fight against global climate …
Staggering £16 billion from local government workers' pensions invested in climate driving fossil fuels.
… £1.4 billion in Scotland, £227 million in Wales and £28 million in Northern Ireland. … framework for the LPGS in England and Wales, which closed in November 2022. Lee … their investments in fossil fuels came from Wales, reflecting the Welsh Government’s …
The Centre for Alternative Technology's Emergence Summit must develop positive versions of the future, as if we can't imagine it - there won't be one, says Paul Allen
… Volcano Theatre And Arts Council For Wales Artists Utopia Dystopia Society Science … up with Volcano Theatre and Arts Council for Wales to host a very special event called the … two parts – a five day land journey across Wales curated by Welsh artist Simon Whitehead; …
The UK government's insistence of pursuing fracking is based on a flawed and utterly misinformed vision of our future, write Alex Russell and Peter Strachan. Rather than delivering the prosperity they promise, large scale fracking would cause massive pollution of air and water, undermine vital export industries, and leave us with an irretrievably damaged economy and natural environment.
… Fracking Fossil Fuels Pollution UK England Wales Scotland Water Health Food ineos-cut.jpg … apart the onshore shale beds of England, Wales and Scotland. US experience tell us: 5% … raft of cogently argued reasons, Scotland and Wales have boldly imposed moratoriums on …
New regulations that will allow fracking under national parks, water sources and nature sites won the approval of MPs today in a Commons vote, write Kyla Mandel & Oliver Tickell, even though four Tory MP's rebelled against the party whip. But the new rules won't apply in Wales and Scotland.
… party whip. But the new rules won't apply in Wales and Scotland. Fracking for shale gas … to vote. The new rules will not apply in Wales and Scotland as regulation of fracking … a formal moratorium on fracking in place and Wales has an effective moratorium with no …
Political support for fracking is not just about energy, writes Paul Mobbs. It reflects the greater ecological and resource crisis at the root of our current economic woes - and only postpones the essential shift to a new kind of economy.
… I've been travelling around England and Wales talking about 'unconventional gas' - … line for extreme energy developments - South Wales , The Marches and the South Midlands . …
The Arctic 30 are leaving Russia. 14 have received exit stamps and all are due back home in time to celebrate the New Year. But their fight for the Arctic is only just beginning ...
… activist Anthony Perrett - from Newport in Wales, UK - was the first of the 30 to receive … the final step. I'll be leaving for home in Wales as soon as possible now, extremely proud …
Treasury accused of writing a 'blank cheque' with taxpayers' money for bank to make environmentally-damaging investments
… water for approximately 100, 000 people. Wales - open cast coal mine RBS has taken part … Ffos-y-fran in Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales. This type of mining has been likened to …
Breaking a clear pre-election promise, the government will allow fracking to take place in the UK's most precious wildlife sites and in vital groundwater source areas, writes Adam Vaughan.
… 8% of England and similar proportions of Wales and Scotland. Amber Rudd, the energy … 4,000 SSSIs in England, more than 1,000 in Wales and 1,425 in Scotland. They are …
The theme at COP21 today has been the urgent need to cut fossil fuel subsidies that favour dirty energy over renewables, writes Tony Juniper. Sadly the UK is setting all the wrong examples - ramping up its spending on fossil fuels, while slashing its much smaller renewable energy budgets.
… in Paris was His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. He pointed out in his speech to the … wind a Communique from The Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group and the …