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Why African farmers are upset about the New Alliances annual progress report
Towards the end of 2015, we posted this video of landless farmers in Nigeria telling global palm oil giant Wilmar International that they oppose the large scale land deal that sold off their livelihoo…
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Friends of the Earth praises President Obama’s decision to keep coal in the ground
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Obama administration announced today it will conduct a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to examine the impacts that the federal coal leasing program has on the env…
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Greens send letter to Obama post fossil fuel mention in SOTU
Now we’ve got to accelerate the transition away from old, dirtier energy sources…And that’s why I’m going to push to change the way we manage our oil and coal resources so that they better ref…
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Call to Obama administration: Keep our oil and gas in the ground
Drilling and Fracking on public lands a major climate threat; Groups call for restraint and detailed study WASHINGTON, D.C. — Environmental groups today called on President Obama to order a review…
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Groups challenge Shells latest attempt to keep door open to drill in Arctic Ocean
Future drilling attempts could devastate fragile region, lead to dire climate consequences ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Earthjustice on behalf of eight environmental and conservation groups today filed to in…
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Doug Norlen to lead Friends of the Earths economic policy program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friends of the Earth U.S. announces the promotion of Doug Norlen to economic policy program director. With 20 years’ experience in economic policy reform, Norlen will advanc…
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Arch Coal bankruptcy turns the tide towards a clean energy future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Arch Coal, Inc., the second largest coal producer in the U.S., today filed for bankruptcy. The company said it reached an agreement with its lenders to cover over $4.5 billion of…
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Michelle Chan named vice president for programs at Friends of the Earth U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friends of the Earth U.S. announces Michelle Chan has been promoted to vice president of programs where she will lead program and campaign planning and develop major organizat…
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Podcast: Offshore drilling moves in the coming years
Listen in with AM950’s The Daily Report and Marissa Knodel, our climate change campaigner, as they discuss the future of President Obama’s role in offshore drilling. Check out the time bet…
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New Dietary Guidelines lack clear message on less meat, more plants
Administration ignores Scientific Advisory Panel’s call for sustainable diets WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Obama administration’s newly released 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans fail to pro…