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Nuclear loan guarantees face continued delays
Among the multitude of deadlines missed by the federal government this week is the decision whether or not to finalize an $8.3 billion loan guarantee to expand the Plant Vogtle Nuclear Generating Stat…
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A polluted process: Keystone XL, the State Department and conflicts of interest
As proponents threaten debt showdown, Obama awaits outcome of tainted review WASHINGTON, D.C. – In their latest reckless gambit, Republicans in Congress are threatening to shut down the government u…
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A polluted process: Keystone XL, the State Department and conflicts of interest
New infographic shows State Department Keystone XL review compromised from Day 1 The showdown over Obamacare isn’t the only reckless political ploy that threatens to shut down the government. …
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Intergovernmental panel releases fifth climate assessment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the world’s premier body for the assessment of climate change, released its Fifth Assessment Report from “working grou…
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Court rules that federal agency failed to protect thousands of whales and dolphins from Navy sonar
EUREKA, Calif. — A federal court has ruled that National Marine Fisheries Service failed to protect thousands of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions from U.S. Navy warfare training exe…
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Obama takes first step on climate change
Friends of the Earth applauds this long overdue first step to protect our climate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Obama administration proposed the first ever standards to limit carbon pollution from…
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Department of Energy misses target for second round of grants for small modular reactors
No announcement to be made on September 17 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Department of Energy missed its target for announcing the recipient of a $226 million grant to design and license a “small m…
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Statement on Larry Summers’ withdrawal from Fed consideration
Below is a statement from Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica on the Larry Summers’ withdrawal from consideration for chair of the Federal Reserve. “Larry Summers’ withdrawal f…
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Communities in Nigeria Take Wilmar to Court for Landgrabbing
Nigeria, in West Africa, is fertile territory for palm oil cultivation. Undertaken at a reasonable scale, and with proper attention to social, environmental and labor standards, palm oil could provide…
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Groups call on Senator Pavley to withdraw flawed fracking bill
Dangerous new amendments undermine existing environmental law SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Following Friday’s adoption of anti-environmental amendments to Senate Bill 4, the only remaining bill in the Calif…