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We meet on
the second Wednesday of each month, at
7.30pm, Green
Centre.
Latest Green Centre newsletter - Click here This website is updated fairly frequently & has loads of info about our campaigns - but for daily eco-news why not follow our Facebook page - click here |
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| Report:
The potential of seaweed for biogas A pdf of a
recent powerpoint presentation - Assessing the
Potential of Seaweed for Biogas A Feasibility Study.
To view the presentation - Click here |
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| News:
IoM FoE clarifies energy policy Friends of the Earth has published its Isle of Man energy policy in which it calls on the Government to reinvigorate the stalled commissioning process for a 20MW on-shore wind farm, to remove disincentives for micro-generation, and to reduce energy consumption. * To read the policy - Click here * To read the accompanying statement - Click here |
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| News: Island signs up
to Rio Convention The Isle of Man will be included in the UK’s ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity on Monday August 6th. 'This is a major milestone for our outstanding natural heritage', said DEFA Minister, Phil Gawne. 'This is important for the future of the land and marine ecosystems on which we depend. The natural world provides us with seafood, fertile soil, freshwater, cultural inspiration for the arts, places for recreation and enjoyment, coastal protection, pest control and other services worth many millions of pounds a year.' |
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| News: Open letter to
President of Tynwald In 2010 Tynwald debated '15:15' which stood for the Isle of Man having 15% of its electricity supply from renewable sources by 2015. As IoM FoE has campaigned strongly for renewables for the Island and as it is now halfway through 2012 may we respectfully request a progress report? * To read the rest of the letter - Click here |
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| News: Family Fun Cycle Day The cycle day on Sunday 20th May was a massive success, and the event tied in with Friends of the Earth UK's Big Green Cycle Ride, to highlight the benefits of cycling. The full route went from Douglas to St John's and the fun route travelled along Douglas Prom to the War Memorial. * For lots more photos from the event please take a look at our Facebook page - Click here |
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| Campaign: Bee happy! If you're worried about disappearing bees, then keep an eye out for Friends of the Earth's new campaign to help save bees. * For more information - Click here * And to help plan the campaign - Click here |
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| Information: GPMG are
anti-renewables Despite posing as pro-renewable energy, Green Power Manx Group (GPMG) is actively campaigning against the Isle of Man's green energy targets. GPMG was first formed to campaign against wind energy - the most popular & commercially successful form of renewable power. But now they are openly targeting Tynwald's policy to produce 15% of the Island's electricity from renewable sources by 2015. This policy is Tynwald's first major commitment to the global battle to cut CO2. * Much of the info GPMG is circulating is untrue. Our GPMG-myth page helps set the record straight. To read more - Click here * To find out more about renewable energy options - Click here * To read our comprehensive renewable energy FAQs - Click here * IoM FoE Energy spokesperson writes in IoM Newspapers - Click here |
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News:
Tidal power is perhaps closer, but not yet
commercially ready
Commercial tidal power is perhaps a step closer, following the Scottish government announcement that the latest machines may be viable by 2015. This announcement, while encouraging, is still based on hope rather than actual delivery. IoM FoE urges Isle of Man Government to keep an open mind on ocean power. There's no doubt that tidal & wave power will provide vast energy resources in the future when the technology is tried, tested & affordable. Future energy needs will be supplied from a patchwork of sources, including wind, ocean, and solar, as well as more traditional sources. * To read more about ocean power in Scotland - Click here * To read our GPMG-myth page - Click here |
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News:
Maughold and the Brooghs confirmed as ASSI
Following a four month
consultation the DEFA Minister, John Shimmin, has
confirmed the designation of Maughold Cliffs &
Brooghs as an Area of Special Scientific Interest
(ASSI).
* For more information - Click here |
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News:
Ramsey Bay IoM's first Marine Nature Reserve
Ramsey Bay has been designated
as the Isle of Man's first Marine Nature Reserve.
The area will now be protected from damaging
activities, fisheries will be safeguarded and it
will become a centre for marine tourism and
research. Minister John Shimmin said the news was
"an exciting step forward for the Isle of Man".
* For more information - Click here |
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News: The Big Tidy Up
On the 1st and 2nd October over
six hundred people helped to tidy up the Isle of
Man. IoM FoE was congratulated by Peter Macken,
Waste Management Officer at Douglas Borough Council
for making the 2011 Big Tidy Up All Island Challenge
a success.
Around 1.6 tonnes of litter
was collected, meaning a lot of litter was removed
from the Islands Grot Spots. Litter collection
took place at: White beach Niarbyl, Derbyhaven
beach, Douglas beach, Castletown centre, Railway
track at Crosby, Market street Douglas, Hills
Meadow, Anagh Coar, Willaston, The Nunnery
footpath, Ballakermeen area, Foxdale, Douglas
Museum area, Ashley hill, Ballaquayle Rd and
surrounding area, Hutchinson Square, Peel Road,
Mona Drive, and many more.
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| News: New MHKs It's
time to start lobbying new MHKs on eco-issues. For a
complete list of Tynwald members, and for elected
candidate responses to our election questions - Click here
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| Campaign: Renewable
energy for the Isle of Man IoM Friends of the Earth has produced a PowerPoint presentation about renewable energy options for the Island - and we’d value the chance to make this presentation to your group. * To find out more - Click here * To read our comprehensive renewable energy FAQs - Click here |
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Campaign:
Upsurge in live animal export for slaughter from Isle
of Man
An on-line petition has been
launched by campaigners calling for a ban on live
animal export for slaughter from the Isle of Man. The
petition follows weeks of behind-the-scenes
campaigning by concerned members of the public to stop
this inhumane and wholly unnecessary practice. Live
exports could also have a devastating impact on Manx
agriculture and lead to negative effects on the way
the Isle of Man's landscape is managed. (Please note, this is
not an IoM FoE campaign, although we are pleased to
support the aims and objectives of campaigners and
so have hosted this information on our site.)
* To sign the petition - Click here * To join the group on Facebook - Click here |
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| News: IoM FoE Questions
Authenticity of Green Tariff Isle of Man
Friends of the Earth has questioned the authenticity of
the Manx Electricity Authority's new Green Tariff. The
MEA has said its tariff will deliver customers with
'100% renewable energy', but IoM FoE says this claim is
'demonstrably inaccurate'. Cat Turner, energy spokesperson for IoM Friends of the Earth, said, 'We've been pushing for a Green Tariff from the MEA for some time, and I've glad they've listened to our arguments. It's also great news that they've followed our suggestion of ring-fencing the profit generated to help fund development of Manx renewable energy projects. I am concerned however that only a small amount of the energy being sourced for the tariff is actually renewable.' * To find out more - Click here |
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Campaign:
Marine reserves
The
Marine Conservation Society is currently running a
vote on marine reserves around the UK - including
three on the Isle of Man?
Check out our ocean
campaign page: The world's oceans cover over
two-thirds of our planet's surface and support a rich
web of life. Without them, life on earth would not be
possible. They also absorb around half
of the world's CO2. To
find out more - Click
here
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