Solar panels that can sit in your garden or on your balcony are now on sale in the UK. These are never going to power your house entirely, but can make a reali mpact on your bills, and can move witth you when you move house. Check out the advice from FoE at friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/plug...

Plug-in solar panels | Friends of the Earth

Renewable energy is the cleanest form of energy we can use. Imagine enjoying a sunny day, knowing the solar panels on your roof or plug-in solar panels for your balcony are generating free, clean…

friendsoftheearth.uk

The rush to build new data centres is piling pressure on our water system and consuming vast amounts of energy at a time when we need to use less. Yet there is no plan for how many data centres are needed in the UK or for managing their impact on the environment and communities.

Come to our meeting on Wednesday - We will be pleased to welcome Kate Eveleigh, the ‘Public Health Principal’ for Oxfordshire County Council.

We can work with communities to build stronger and resilient local action on climate change. We are exploring work with parish councils – if this is of interest contact us for more information. We need to act now. Email christine.ziehman@gmail.com to see how you can get involved.

At our next meeting: we will discuss our work on community resilience and climate adaptation. Book your online or in person place at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

On 3 September, MPs will hold a Westminster Hall debate on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security. The debate follows an assessment on what nature loss means for our food, energy and security. The debate is at 3pm – you can watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/Guide

Parliamentlive.tv - Guide

parliamentlive.tv

We need to continue reducing emissions but/and that climate preparedness often goes hand in hand with reducing emissions, point out how climate misinformation looks like and more. If you are passionate about the climate and climate resilience please email christine.ziehmann@gmail.com

We are taking time on the afternoon of Sunday August 16th to think (face to face) about the impact of the hottest summer on record and the new government on climate campaigning If you'd like to discuss these issues and what we do this autumn email Chris - climate@oxfoe.co.uk for an invite for 16th.

Oxford Friends of the Earth (FoE) say that the fire is a "wake up call for our new government on the climate crisis and the great majority of the UK public want to see some real action. Our new prime minister has been quiet on climate issues: it’s time he showed some real leadership.”

Oxford Clarion@oxfordclarion.bsky.social · last mo.

The fire service is attending a blaze at the landfill site at Appleford Sidings, Sutton Courtney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire which has caused a smoke plume to develop. (Video credit Zoe Broughton)

We are taking time on the afternoon of Sunday August 16th to think (face to face) about the impact of the hottest summer on record and the new government on climate campaigning If you'd like to discuss these issues and what we do this autumn email Chris - climate@oxfoe.co.uk for an invite for 16th.

Join Green Arts Oxfordshire Network and the Clean Up The Tropical Timber Trade (CUT) campaign for a special screening of Savages , to mark International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples and the Planet Not Profit campaign on Sun 9 Aug 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Fusion Arts, 15 Park End Street

Rosebank’s CO2 impact would be around 70% of the UK's entire territorial emissions in 2024. Tell your MP to stop it for good actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...

Ask your MP to Stop Rosebank for good.

Rosebank is a disaster that we can still stop, but the oil industry will stop at nothing to get it over the line. I've written to my MP to make sure the Government stands firm and rejects Rosebank…

actionnetwork.org

The next online meeting of the Community Resilience Group, to support local councils with reducing emissions is on the 15th of July at 6 pm. Please contact christine.ziehmann@gmail.com or jmcharry@poptel.org to register

We are reporting on the positive actions happening around Oxfordshire to tackle the climate and nature problems we face and we’d like to know what you think – Vote on the ‘best of Oxfordshire’ at forms.gle/DNaYuersKt6E...

Join us tonight at the Meeting House, 43 St. Giles or online from 7.30 - 9pm. Book your place and get the link at: actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

We meet this month on Wednesday July 8th at the Meeting House, 43 St. Giles from 7.30 - 9pm. We will also be online: book your place and get the link at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

The National Emergency Briefing film has some more showings locally: 5th July 7.30pm South Oxford Community Centre, Lake St. 14th July 6.30pm, Glyme Hall, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DZ 16th July 7pm St Mary’s Church, the Green, Witney with Charlie Maynard MP

People's Emergency Briefing Chipping Norton

A new film about the climate & nature emergency bringing experts & the public together in communities to learn, respond, support and adapt.

eventbrite.co.uk

We need a stronger National Adaptation Plan fro the UK - the current one is simply too weak and lacks targets. Please sign the @foeeurope.bsky.social petition:

Tell the government: stop extreme weather destroying lives

Add my name Extreme heat. Droughts. Wildfires. Flooding. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Climate breakdown isn’t a distant threat. It’s happening now, and communities across the UK are on the…

action.friendsoftheearth.uk

The new Clean Energy Transition newsletter is full of stories of the rapid positive changes happening here &worldwide . Stay up to date with this mailing - the current version is available at

Clean Energy Transition Newsletter – Oxford Friends of the Earth

Oxford Friends of the Earth is a thriving and effective local group that has been active for over 40 years. Our purpose is to work together to promote a healthy and sustainable environment

oxfoe.co.uk

Our new Resilience working group is discussing what we can do to support community level action on adaptation & emergency planning, & how we link this with work to reduce emissions locally. The next meeting (online) is on Thursday June 18th . Email christine.ziehmann@gmail.com to register

We don't often get to talk to each other socially. So join us tomorow with Oxford Green Drinks for an informal evening to meet others working for a greener and safer future. Drop in any time after 7pm

Fiona Cunningham-Reid presents an intimate portrait of artists Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey, whose collaborative practice sits at the intersection of art, activism, biology and ecology. Catch this screening tomorrow, 6pm at @uppcinema.bsky.social uppcinema.com/show/ackroyd...

Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art Of Activism + Intro - The Ultimate Picture Palace

Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey’s internationally acclaimed collaborative art responds to the climate crisis through striking ecological works. Fiona Cunningham-Reid’s documentary explores their…

uppcinema.com

We urge you this month to watch the National Emergency Briefing film. This is a powerful 45 minute film introduced by Chris Packham, using material from the national emergency briefing held in Westminster last winter. See

National Emergency Briefing

Find a People's Emergency Briefing screening near you, or spot a gap that you can fill by hosting a screening.

nebriefing.org

We don't often get to talk to each other socially. So join us next week with Oxford Green Drinks for an informal evening to meet others working for a greener and safer future. Drop in any time at The White Rabbit after 7pm.

The UK is one of the largest importers of Malaysian timber, We need the government to investigate Malaysian timber imports and pass a new law to protect forests, wildlife, and communities. Put the pressure on by signing the petition at action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...

Stop tainted timber destroying forests, homes and wildlife

Take action Our investigation has uncovered a disturbing truth: “sustainable” timber from Malaysia can’t be trusted. Certification schemes are failing, so timber linked to forest destruction,…

action.friendsoftheearth.uk

Several group members are discussing plans for a ‘community resilience’ initiative. There’s a lot of talk nationally and locally about how we respond to emergencies. . A working group (that meets online) is developing – contact christine Ziehmann - christine.ziehmann(at)gmail.com

We are also looking for a Coordinator to keep things running smoothly and help put our 2026 ideas into action. Full details are on the Charity Jobs volunteer website here:https://www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jobs/oxford-friends-of-the-earth/coordinator/1058265

We are working on these 3 issues & need a few more people to help out. We also need help to manage our membership, our newsletter and our website. If you could put a few hours a month into helping us operate well we'd really welcome you. E-mail us at climate@oxfoe.co.uk.

Our AGM is tonight from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Meeting Hall, Oxford Friends Meeting House, 43 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LW & online. Book your place at actionnetwork.org/events/oxfor...

People are encouraged to organise local showings of The National Emergency Briefing - in community halls, parish councils, workplaces, colleges etc. Full details attached including a map where showings are happening:

National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

National Emergency Briefing | The UK’s leading climate and nature experts brief MP's on the risks, impacts and solutions to the climate emergency

nebriefing.org