Brighton & Hove Friends of the Earth

Support call for tax on waste incineration

Friends of the Earth local group member and campaigner Keith Kondakor has set up an e-petition calling on the Government to introduce a waste incineration tax. Can you help Keith get to 1,000 signatures and more? For more information, see the Facebook page for this campaign.

Picnic to save Sussex valley

The Hastings Alliance is hosting a guided walk and picnic on Saturday 24 September. Come and have a lovely afternoon and learn more about the road that could devastate one of the most tranquil and beautiful valleys in the South East

Final push for Energy Bill victory

There are 3 new quick, easy and urgent actions on the Energy Bill, as we push for victory during its final stage:

• Stop Housing Minister, Grant Shapps, blocking warm homes
• Tell Chris Huhne his response to our councils petition isn’t good enough

Write to key MPs about fuel poverty.

Friends of the Earth are targeting councils

A new Declaration on Climate Change is being launched to help councils cut local carbon emissions. It could work well, but only if all councils sign up to ambitious targets. Please contact your council to support the email we sent them earlier this week calling for a strong Declaration.

Recent updates from the UN climate talks

We’ve updated our international campaigning resources section on the website , so you can find information quickly about the UN climate talks. To receive immediate information about the latest actions and events in the run-up to the next round of talks in Durban , sign up to our Global Action newletter

Ask Greg Clark MP for an improved planning framework

The Government has released its draft planning framework, setting out plans for future development. It fails to recognise that planning is not just about economic issues and could lead to unsustainable development.Take action before 17 October . Email localism@foe.co.uk for more information if you also wish to contact your MP.

Help support public transport over new roads

The Department for Transport will soon make decisions on which local authority major transport schemes it will fund. Campaign for Better Transport would like to know about local schemes, like new roads that are opposed and public transport measures that are supported. More information .

Call for Fair Rail Fares now

You’ve probably read that the Government is planning massive increases over the next few years. Friends of the Earth is part of the Fair Fares Now! coalition calling for a better deal for passengers. Add your name to the petition and contact your MP about this issue .