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Fife Local Group |
Friends of the Earth FifeFriends of the Earth Fife actively campaigns to improve our local environment (in Fife, Scotland), as well as joining in with Friends of the Earth campaigns nationally and internationally. Our campaigns cover a wide range of environmental issues, including waste, climate change and local planning. 
Climate ChangeDecisive action is needed from governments around the world to stop catastrophic climate change. The UK government's proposed Climate Change Bill is a welcome start but it does not go far enough - the targets for greenhouse gas emissions are too low, and the Bill does not include emissions from international aviation and shipping. You can help! Please get in touch with your MP, and ask them to make the Bill stronger. Find out how... 
Fife Plastic bag CampaignThe group is also currently working with shopkeepers and other community groups to rid Kinghorn and Burntisland of plastic bags by 2009. Plastic bags cause litter and harm wildlife, and their manufacture causes pollution. But we can change things - by refusing plastic bags. Please sign the petition to register your support for a plastic bag ban in the towns, and to show your support for shops that choose to ban the bag. Find out more about the campaign. 
Local FoodThere are loads of good environmental and social arguments for eating locally produced food. For example, local, seasonal fresh vegetables are likely to have a smaller carbon footprint than imported ones. Our new local food blog describes what is in season in Fife just now, and is full of ideas and delicious seasonal recipes. The ultimate local food is that which you grow yourself, so our blog also has local and seasonal advice for kitchen gardeners. Find out more about local food in Fife. |