A ground breaking new climate change law has been passed by MPs in Parliament thanks to your efforts. http://www.foe.co.uk
Contains ITN source material.
Thanks to Sebastien Tellier/Recordmakers for "La Ritournelle".
Ashton Hayes is a village in Cheshire, UK with a population of around 1000. Since Jan 2006 it has been aiming to become the first English carbon neutral village. By Steven Holland & Garry Charnock. http://www.goingcarb onneutral.co.uk
Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell's low-carbon day with Friends of the Earth. Exclusive track 'Funeral Blues' free to download until 19th June at http://www.foe.co.uk /razorlight
Launch of a unique collaboration between Friends of the Earth and Whitechapel with artist Cornelia Parker. Come and join in at http://www.poisonand antidote.com and at a day of discussion on 29th March 2008
Winner of Friends of the Earth's Best One-minute green film award.
Director Ulla Jacobsen (Denmark) on her entry:
"Over-packaging of children's toys takes on absurb dimensions..."
What our judges said:
"Simple story, simply told" - David Sproxton
"Brilliant film. Perfect! The best!" - Dilly Gent
"Good concept" - Andrew Macdonald
Spoof Tesco ad highlights destructive effect on local shops. Take action here: http://www.foe.co.uk /campaigns/real_food /press_for_change/co mpetition_commission /index.html
On April 5th we'll be asking our local groups across the UK to take part in a day of action in support of the Climate Change Bill. To find out more about our local groups and how you can get involved:
http://community. foe.co.uk
A new ad by leading director - Kevin MacDonald (Last King of Scotland) featuring celebrities and ordinary people calling for strong climate change law. Join the campaign at http://www.thebigask .com
Exclusive footage from The Big Ask Live, KOKO, London, May 1st 2006 featuring Simon Amstell, Kate Rusby, Gruff Rhys and Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead.
Friends of the Earth has teamed up with London's Arcola Theatre to use street drama to raise funds and stop damaging biofuels targets. http://www.foe.co.uk /bio-fooled/
David Sproxton of Aardman Animation tells us what he'll be looking for when judging Friends of the Earth's green film competition. He also spills the beans on a few upcoming projects.
Kurt Jackson is one of Britain's leading painters. In this short film he tells us how the environment affects his life and his work. Contains some strong language.
Friends of the Earth linked up with the Wychwood Festival to promote The Big Ask climate change campaign. This film includes Badly Drawn Boy, the Fun Lovin Criminals and The Levellers and their thoughts on why a strong climate change law is needed.
Advancing age combats a steep staircase in a battle of principle. Cameraman: Sameer Mahajan Editor: Vijay Singh Tomar Line Producer: Ashwini Chaudhary Actress: Prema Sakhardande.
This film is an entry to Friends of the Earth's One-minute film competition 2008. Want to show us which bit of the Earth you're a Friend of? Go to www.foe.co.uk/onemin ute
http://www.foe.co .uk/oneminute/