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Friends of the Earth

British  

noun

  1. Abbreviations: FoE.   FOE(functioning as singular or plural) an organization of environmentalists and conservationists whose aim is to promote the sustainable use of the earth's resources

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Paul de Zylva, from the environmental group Friends of the Earth, says the debate about building on golf courses should be seen in the context of the "pressure on green spaces".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"It was such a shock to the local community," said Gordon James, then director of Friends of the Earth in Wales.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Campaigner group Friends of the Earth told AFP such centres are "completely unsustainable".

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Sigrid Hoddevik Losnegard, vice-president of the Young Friends of the Earth Norway, one of the plaintiffs, welcomed the ruling as a step in the right direction.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

James Orr from Friends of the Earth said the figures revealed "an epidemic in relation to how we're treating our rivers, lakes and sea loughs".

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

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