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World Bank tribunal threatens El Salvadors democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Energized by Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica, a large crowd in front of the World Bank in Washington, D.C. protested a lawsuit which serves as one of the most egregious…
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U.S. agencies consider a diet for a healthy planet
For the first time, U.S. agencies consider a diet for a healthy planetIf the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Committee has its way, America’s dinner plates are about to include a healthy portion of much nee…
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Robin Hood to Ban Ki-moon: I can show you the money!
Among the surging crowds of hundreds of thousands of folks at the People’s Climate March on September 21 in New York, you will see marchers in pointy green felt hats, and if you are lucky, a fully g…
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Friends of the Earth calls for an environmental review of proposed changes to coal transport by rail
Coal companies already receive cheap and bountiful leases for coal development on public lands at below fair market value, and now they want to decrease the cost of shipping that coal across the natio…
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President Obamas climate commitment is leaking methane
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama’s administration gave final authorization to two liquefied natural gas export plants today. The facilities — one in Louisiana and one in Florida — re…
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Overnight Energy: Energy Dept. gives thumbs up to more gas exports
GAS EXPORTS MOVING ALONG: The Energy Department cleared the way for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals Wednesday, only the second and third projects to get full federal approval to expo…
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PG&Es report on seismic safety at Diablo Canyon: the disturbing truth
Friends of the Earth: Alarming findings should trigger immediate closure of nuclear plant WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pacific Gas and Electric Co. released today its long-awaited, state-mandated seismic safe…
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Nuclear regulator again rebuffs safety inspectors concerns of quake safety at Diablo Canyon
Friends of the Earth: NRC’s closed-door decision ignores public health and safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – After suppressing a safety inspector’s report for more than a year, federal regulators are co…
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Deducting the cost of disaster
Note: On February 19, 2015, a federal judge ruled against BP in a motion to lower its maximum civil penalty for Deepwater Horizon. Here is the Friends of the Earth analysis from last September explori…
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On climate, former Governor Schwarzenegger should put his money where his mouth is
BERKELEY, CA — On Monday September 8, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will join California officials to host a symposium highlighting the Golden State’s leadership in the fight against clima…