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Making sense of DOEs insensible proposals to change LNG export decision-making procedures
July 21, 2014, marked the close of the Department of Energy’s comment period for its proposed changes to liquefied natural gas export decision-making procedures. Along with the Sierra Club and the A…
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Cargill announces new palm oil policy
Cargill, the largest importer of palm oil into the United States, announced today a new palm oil sustainability policy, in response to years of campaigning by civil society groups. This policy adds to…
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World Nuclear Industry Status Report reveals global nuclear energy retreat
Today, international nuclear expert Mycle Schneider released the 2014 World Nuclear Industry Status Report. The report places special emphasis on the global effects of Japanese reactor shutdowns, foll…
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Friends of the Earth demands that EPA strengthen its existing power plant rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency will hold public hearings in Atlanta, Denver, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. on its Clean Power Plan for existing power plants. Friends of the…
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Ten things to know before you take a cruise
It is estimated that almost 22 million people will take a cruise in 2014. While the cruise industry has made a commitment to protect the marine ecosystems and the unique communities they visit, there…
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Ten things to know before you take a cruise
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An estimated 22 million people will take cruises in 2014. While the cruise industry has made a commitment to protect marine ecosystems and the unique communities they visit, many…
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White House hints at dangerous biofuel targets
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday President Obama’s advisor John Podesta met with senators on Capitol Hill to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) reported afterwards that t…
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Subsistence farmers and great apes on alert: the African palm oil frontier continues to grow
Earlier this month, Liberian peasant farmer and activist Elder Chio Johnson stood frustrated before the locked iron gates enclosing the regional offices of two big palm oil companies, Equatorial Palm…
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Leaked: Secret text exposes food safety dangers in U.S.-Europe trade deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secret text of provisions of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership — that would lower food safety protections in the U.S. and Europe — was leaked…
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To drill or not to drill? Obama’s offshore drilling dilemma
Take action: Click here to tell President Obama to keep fossil fuels in the ground! The Obama administration has an environmental identity crisis. On the one hand, it has pledged to reduce domestic gr…