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New study: GMO sweet corn rare in U.S. supermarkets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A first-of-its-kind investigation to look for genetically modified sweet corn in the United States has yielded surprising results: Monsanto’s (NYSE: MON) first direct-to-consum…
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Cleaning up cruise ships: U.S. and German environmentalists call on Carnival Lines to go green
‘Floating cities’ must curb air pollution, stop dumping poorly treated sewage ARLINGTON, VA – Environmentalists from both sides of the Atlantic called today for Carnival Corp., the world…
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McDonald’s, Gerber say no to GMO apple
In letters to Friends of the Earth, the world’s largest restaurant chain McDonald’s, and leading baby food manufacturer Gerber have confirmed they do not plan to sell or use the Arctic® apple, th…
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Keystone XL: Is EPA caving into pressure to sign off on biased review?
Friends of the Earth: No decision until corruption inquiry is complete WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friends of the Earth is urging the Environmental Protection Agency not to soften its stance on the proposed…
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Addressing the climate crisis with a Robin Hood Tax
As president of Friends of the Earth U.S., I am proud to support, on behalf of our more than 250,000 members and activists and in solidarity with our friends from numerous activist organizations, a Ro…
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An Earth-friendly activity for the kids
As much as we adults love the natural world and work to protect it for our own enjoyment, it’s our children and grandchildren who have the most to gain from the choices we each make to protect the E…
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U.S.-EU trade deal: Friends of the Earth decries efforts to weaken regulation of chemicals, fracking and food safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on negotiation of a U.S.-Europe trade deal, the so-called Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The negotiati…
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Keystone XL: Groups seek answers in State Dept. Keystone XL conflict of interest investigation
Is State looking at firm’s lies on ties to TransCanada & Big Oil? WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pressing for answers to the conflict of interest scandal tainting a key review of the proposed Keystone XL…
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False Solutions for Forests: Biomass Energy, Sustainable Timber, and Carbon Markets
Even as policies guiding timber exports fail to curtail deforestation, the world’s energy economy is demanding increased burning of biomass — meaning forests.
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Keystone XL: Newly released documents show State Dept. tried to hide consultant’s conflict of interest
Friends of the Earth: Sec. Kerry must throw out scandal-ridden environmental review WASHINGTON, D.C. – The State Department knew the consulting firm hired to review the proposed Keystone XL tar sand…