Despite the pledge to limit global warming to 2 degrees C, the Major Economies Forum has one arm tied behind its back because rich countries meeting at the G8 this week failed to show leadership by slashing their own emissions first and fastest.

Fresh evidence of oil giant Shell’s colossal contribution to global climate change and its continued investment in carbon intensive fossil fuels has been revealed today in a new report.

At least 70,000 jobs could be created across England and Wales if councils slashed climate-changing emissions by insulating homes and businesses and fitting green energy to buildings.

The controversial north-south pipeline will have a devastating impact on the environment both now and in the future, a report released today by Friends of the Earth (FoE) has revealed.

This morning, Justice Forrest of the Supreme Court of Victoria set the trial date for the remaining individuals in the Gunns20 case. It is expected to run for four to five weeks, starting in February 2010.

Throughout the United Nations climate talks due to end today in Bonn, the United States administration blocked progress to move negotiations forward, according to Friends of the Earth International.

Friends of the Earth has welcomed the unanimous support for a resolution passed overnight in the General Assembly of the United Nations, urging action on the security implications of climate change.

Environmentalists and Traditional Owners have established a peaceful direct action camp today, monday June 1, vowing to prevent further logging in the Millewa Red Gum wetlands on the Murray River in NSW.

Friends of the Earth has welcomed moves to delay the passage of the government's carbon trading legislation. They say the polluter-friendly legislation was unlikely to cut greenhouse gases in Australia and would lock the country into a high carbon economy. They urged the government to go back to the drawing board and look at new regulation, planning and investments that really drive down greenhouse pollution.

National environmental organisation Friends of the Earth Australia has commended the Federal Government for two key investment components of the budget: solid funding for solar power and a shift towards greater investment in public transport. Sadly, this funding is far short of what climate science tells us is required if we are to respond to the looming crisis of global warming.