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Feds block offshore Arctic drilling, allow new oil and gas leases in Gulf
Unfortunately, Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants to return to the days of ‘drill baby drill.’ That’s why President Obama must use his remaining days in office to permanently keep as m…
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119,662 Americans: Give rusty patched bumble bee endangered status
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers granting Endangered Species Act protection to the rusty patched bumble bee, groups are taking the fight to their front door. Friend…
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Sen. Carper chosen as Ranking Member of Environment and Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today it was announced that Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) will be the new Ranking Member on the Environment and Public Works Committee. He replaces Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)…
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How can the OECD step up to the threats of climate change?
In a world of international bodies, the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development might not be one that rises to a household name. Yet, decisions made in its back rooms determine whether mo…
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Report: Kemper disaster could get billions from taxpayers in lame duck deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from Friends of the Earth and Taxpayers for Common Sense sounds the alarm on a lame duck tax deal that could send billions in subsidies to Southern Company’s long-t…
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TPP trade deal dies to environmental applause
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to a Wall Street Journal story and a press release by the leading congressional critic of the TPP, Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, Friends of th…
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Friends of the Earth mourns the passing of Clarence Ditlow III, a consumer champion and board member
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 10, 2016, Clarence Ditlow passed away at age 72. Before losing his fight with colon cancer, Clarence led the fight to hold auto companies accountable at the Center for…
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U.S. election is a gut punch to the planet
We are committed to fighting President-elect Trump and the xenophobia, racism, Islamophobia and sexism he embodies. Friends of the Earth will continue to build the movement to keep fossil fuels in the…
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The environmental resistance will stand against Trump
The next four years will not be easy, but we have fought hostile administrations before. Under President George W. Bush, the environmental community took the battle to the courts and Congress and watc…
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Environmental groups applaud EPAs proposal for Puget Sound No Discharge Zone
As shipping traffic and ship size continues to increase, vessels are generating a growing volume of air and water pollution. Without the protection of a No Discharge Zone Puget Sound would be facing e…