Friends of the Earth

British

noun

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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Friends of the Earth

The use of fossil fuels to power the centre prompted criticism from environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth Cymru.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Friends of the Earth, a campaign group, said if all of those data centres came online, "they could consume more electricity each day than the entire country does now".

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 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

Caroline Rance, Friends of the Earth Scotland's head of campaigns, said the turnout showed a growing desire for urgent climate action.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025

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