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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

In the most recent case, six Norwegian activists and local branches of environmental NGOs Greenpeace and Young Friends of the Earth approached the court in France's Strasbourg after repeatedly losing in national courts.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

Director of Friends of the Earth Cymru, Haf Elgar, said she wanted everyone to take action to reduce air pollution.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

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