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G20 report highlights massive fossil fuel giveaways
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. and China released peer-reviewed reports today assessing the scope of fossil fuel subsidies in their respective countries as part of the G20 process to “rationalize and…
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How are orangutans protected from the peril of palm?
Last month, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature listed the Bornean orangutan as critically endangered — joining its cousin the Sumatran orangutan in that classification…
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Villagers suffer at the hands of Mozambique’s LNG gas development
Everyone gathered underneath the central banyan tree that provided shade from the heat of the day. Not far from the city of Pemba, Mozambique, villagers clamored to tell us their stories of threats an…
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House committee restricts review of federal coal leasing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee today approved a bill from Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) that would set a time limit for the administration to finish its programmatic…
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Friends of the Earth Rocks Against the TPP in San Francisco
BERKELEY, CALIF. – On Friday, September 9 at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, Friends of the Earth will join actress Evangeline Lilly, and musicians for a free concert to highlight opposit…
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House votes to silence public opposition to oil and gas lease sales
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that will shield offshore oil and gas lease sales from public scrutiny. House Resolution 5577: Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act…
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Friends of the Earth applauds Rep. Thompson on TPP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Thompson, who represents California’s fifth congressional district, today declared that he will oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. The TP…
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Genetic extinction technology rejected by international group of scientists, conservationists and environmental advocates
OAHU, HAWAI’I — As thousands of government representatives and conservationists convene in Oahu this week for the 2016 World Conservation Congress, international conservation and environmental…
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Lead emissions at 20,000 U.S. airports threaten community health
Evidence linking ill-health to airborne lead emissions requires swift action from the EPA WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report documents how small airplanes at 20,000 U.S. airports still emit toxic lead…
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Ahead of G20, enviros warn Obama on TTIP, fossil fuel subsidies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the G20 summit September 4 and 5 in Hangzhou, China, more than a dozen environmental organizations sent a letter to President Obama highlighting the dangers the Transatla…