After years of being a lone voice in the battle to save the planet, environmental NGOs now find themselves being joined by politicians and businesses, says Friends of the Earth’s Andy Atkins. However, he argues, green groups are just as relevant as they were 30 years ago.
Floods, storms and droughts across the world are attributed to the global rise in temperatures, and as we run short of fossil fuels, price rises are affecting our transport, heating and even food bills.
Small wonder, then, that the environment has moved from a minority passion to a hot topic in today’s world, with politicians and businesses competing to be seen to be green.
So what role can non-governmental organisations (NGOs) like Friends of the Earth play in driving forward today’s environmental debate?
Andy Atkins
From: BBC Scotland
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