Justice

Why an ageing population is an environmental justice issue

Joanna Watson15 May 2025

This article summarises a recent exploration carried out by the Experiments Team on the implications of an ageing population and why it matters to Friends of the Earth.

Coping with climate breakdown– it's not just about the heat.

Mary Stevens13 May 2025

Mary Stevens summarises some insights gained from challenging students to design for climate resilience.

Harnessing AI for environmental justice – what next?

Mary Stevens05 Mar 2025

We share initial reactions to our paper Harnessing AI for Environmental Justice, reflect on feedback and set a challenge to AI users in the sector.

Darwin’s AI: What happens when technology locks in its era’s values?

Christian Graham04 Mar 2025

Christian Graham suggests that as much as AI can drive change, it also risks locking in the assumptions and priorities of the era when it was built.

How can we make AI work for environmental justice?

Mary Stevens12 Feb 2025

Mary Stevens shares an update on how our Greening AI project has identified 7 principles to guide environmental justice campaigners in developing an ethical approach to AI.

How local projects can inspire a stronger connection with nature

Joanna Watson25 May 2022

We list the nature-related projects that will be supported by Friends of the Earth’s Local Nature Innovation Fund.

How do we create the conditions to drive transformation?

Mary Stevens29 Apr 2021

Mary Stevens reflects on how to facilitate radical change to meet the climate and nature crises.

The people's renewables revolution

Hugh Knowles04 Sep 2019

Using the Feed-in Tariff to ensure poorer communities benefit from renewable energy.

5 alternative models of power and ownership in the AI space

Mary Stevens23 Jul 2018

How could alternative models of ownership be adopted to democratise AI as a power for good?