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Trump picks corporate lobbyist Robert Lighthizer to head U.S. Trade Representatives office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Donald Trump picked corporate lawyer Robert Lighthizer to serve as the U.S. Trade Representative, responsible for the day-to-day negotiation of new trade agreements. Friend…
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House Republicans alter course on ethics committee but not Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night the House Republican Conference voted 119-74 to weaken the independent Office of Congressional Ethics during a closed door meeting. After significant push back Hous…
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UPDATE: Stand with the Shuar People and Acci Ecolica!
Acción Ecológica is still under threat of closure! Today, Acción Ecológica (AE) is asking YOU to stand with them. Tag a picture of yourself on their Facebook page here with a sign that says #SOSAc…
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Your help needed! Stand with Acci Ecolica and the rights of the Shuar Peoples in Ecuador
Acción Ecológica under immediate threat On Tuesday, Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment announced plans to shut down one of the country’s leading environmental groups, Acción Ecológica, for thei…
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Palm Oil Divestment Goes Mainstream
There’s a lot more to be done by Dimensional and every other US investment firm – but this signals an important first step in moving away from funding destructive palm oil practices
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Trump picks Peter Navarro to head new White House Trade Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Donald Trump picked eccentric economist, author and filmmaker Peter Navarro to head a new National Trade Council in the White House. Friends of the Earth Senior Trade A…
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Trump taps billionaire regulatory foe Icahn for special role
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump has chosen billionaire investor Carl Icahn as a special advisor on regulatory matters. Friends of the Earth Climate and Energy Director Ben Schreiber issued the follo…
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DOE one step closer to $2B polluter giveaway
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy announced a $2 billion conditional loan guarantee to Lake Charles Methanol, a carbon capture and sequestration facility proposed for Louisiana. The facil…
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Obama moves to protect millions of acres of ocean from Trump
Today’s announcement is a major victory for our oceans and climate. Our offshore areas need permanent protection in the face of Donald Trump’s pledge to expand offshore drilling and his cabinet’…
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Dakota Access Pipeline Divestment Action in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA — Idle No More SF Bay, Indigenous Women of the Americas Defending Mother Earth Treaty Signers and Friends of the Earth will hold a peaceful action in downtown San Francisco on Mond…