Friends of the Earth and Moorland Burning

Dear John

Amazing news – we’ve scored a huge win for nature and climate! 

Last night, the government indicated that it’s working to ban the practice of moorland burning on blanket bog – a vital habitat that stores huge amounts of carbon. During a Westminster Hall debate Zac Goldsmith said that a voluntary system to protect the peatland “simply has not worked”. 

After a decade-long struggle, the government finally agrees we need a “legislative response” to stop one of the UK’s biggest carbon stores going up in smoke. 

Obviously, like all campaigns, this is one that many organisations and people have worked on over the years – from conservation groups to local communities who were affected by the resulting floods.

But hopefully you'll excuse a bit of pride, because Friends of the Earth’s Investigation Unit trekked over freezing, rain-soaked moorlands in Yorkshire to obtain footage of burning taking place, which brought much-needed attention to the cause. 
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While we won’t be satisfied until the ban is implemented, it’s a victory well worth savouring. Today, not for the first time, people power won. 

Thank you so much for helping us get here, 

Guy Shrubsole and Alasdair Cameron 
Friends of the Earth’s Investigation Unit 


PS Can you help fund our work? A donation could support our expert investigations team, and achieve even more wins for people and planet.
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