2020 is the year when we need to see real action and change to tackle the climate crisis. We are pleased to have so many new supporters – we also need people to be active locally. If you can put in a few hours each month, then there are plenty of ways in which you…
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Our March newsletter is now available here: march news
A report summarising issues arising at and from the Step Forward workshop is now available. You can download it here: For ideas on how to help make these actions happen click here for our ‘Getting Involved‘ page
As part of our Oxfordshire Trees for the Future campaign we are encouraging more local tree planting. there’s several opportunities for you to plant trees in the next few weeks, – See our Oxtrees site: https://www.oxtrees.uk/tree-plantings
There’s a lot going on with our Trees for the Future work! We have groups working with communities, landowners, colleges and councils. Find out more in our new newsletter – get it here: trees newsletter You can join our work and sign our petition via the OxTrees website – www.oxtrees.uk There’s our full Trees…
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On Thursday 24th Oct.Oxford Friends of the Earth launch our Fast Forward Oxfordshire report. This 20 page report looks at what Oxfordshire might be like in 2040 if we have tackled the climate crisis effectively, avoiding the worst consequences. In doing so we will have created a healthier, cleaner and prosperous society and economy. It…
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We need to increase tree planting on a very large scale. Friends of the Earth is calling on the UK government to commit to double tree cover across the UK as one part of work to tackle the climate crisis here and across the world. Oxford Friends of the Earth is working across Oxfordshire to…
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A group of Oxfordshire planners have gone public with their concerns about the Expressway and the Oxfordshire 2050 Plan, calling for the proposed road to be scrapped and for the 2050 Plan to be rewritten from the start. These points closely match our concerns. They are working under the title of POETS – Planning…
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The report from our May 4th Climate Action Conference is now available. It highlights the need for us to act on planning issues such as the Oxfordshire 2050 plan and the county Council’s proposed new Local Transport Plan. The report also summarises many of the workshops – download it here: Climate-Action-Conference-report. There were two very…
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Oxford Friends of the Earth (OxFoE) is this week launching a survey of schools across the county to find out what is being done on tackling air pollution issues and encouraging healthy transport. OxFoE is aware that some schools have been encouraging cycling and walking to school (with support from local councils), while also discouraging…
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