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Empowering Communities Through Environmental Justice: A Newark Story
Kim Gaddy's journey into environmental advocacy began with her personal experiences in Newark, New Jersey. Read More
What Are the Best River Cruises for the Environment?
River cruises are often seen as better alternatives to ocean cruises due to their smaller size, but there is a lot to consider when it comes to environmental damage and impact to pick the best river cruises. Read More
Protecting our oceans from pollution
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) established PSSAs to define vulnerable marine areas that could benefit from protection. Read More
The Environmental Tragedy of Plastic Pellets
A major source of ocean microplastics, tiny plastic pellets are a large problem in our marine environments. Read More
An Interview With Our Ports Campaigner
To learn more about our Ports and Environmental Justice campaign, we sat down with our Senior Ports Campaign Terrance Bankston to dive deeper into his team's work. Read More
Louisiana: Zero-Emission Ports and a More Sustainable Future
Written by: Terrance L. Bankston, Senior Ports and Freight Campaigner, and Tyler R. Johnson, Ports and Community Engagement Assistant, Friends of the Earth (FoE) Contributors: Rise St James Photos are courtesy of: Friends of the Earth and Fast Action on Super Pollutants Today In 2024, Friends of the Earth and… Read More
Helping to Bridge the Gaps between Ports and Parents from Environmental Justice Communities
by Tyler R. Johnson, Ports and Community Engagement Assistant and Terrance L. Bankston, Senior Ports and Freight Campaigner Contributors: Erica Beverett, Community Engagement Organizer, Parents Engaging Parents New Jersey (PEPNJ) & Altorice Frazier, Port Campaigner – Northeast, Pacific Environment Photos are courtesy of: Friends of the Earth and Parents Engaging… Read More
The Verdict on the Arctic’s Heavy Fuel Oil Ban: Good, but Not Nearly Enough
While the HFO ban is welcome, much more needs to be done to honor and safeguard the Arctic. Read More
How Plastics Are Produced
How are plastics produced? Petrochemicals are the building blocks of plastics, as well as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Read More
60,000 activists tell JPMorgan Chase: Denounce, divest and defund Formosa Plastics’ toxic and racist petrochemical complex
Even though JPMorgan Chase has made pledges to “responsibly invest” & support racial equity, it is the largest US financier of the plastics industry. Read More