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FOE calls on Senate Democrats to oppose the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act
The legislation falls short of the goals in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan at a time when bold action from Congress is needed to upgrade and build our nation’s infrastructure.
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FOE calls on Governor Cooper to preserve North Carolina’s forests
Today community leaders and organizations from rural North Carolina counties impacted by the wood burning biomass industry held a press conference, rally, and delivered a petition to Gov. Cooper.
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Media Advisory: Where’s Governor Cooper on North Carolina’s Forests?
This will be the first in a series of public education and action events focused on the growth of the dirty industry in rural Eastern NC, the poorest and most racially diverse region in the state.
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The hidden flows of finance to fossil fuels: World Bank and IMF edition
The U.S. government has spent more than $44 billion on fossil fuel projects overseas over the last decade.
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National, North Carolina groups warn EPA that dirty electricity isn’t renewable fuel
Over 75 climate and social justice groups sent a letter sent today to the EPA, calling on Administrator Regan to prevent electricity from wood biomass, factory farm gas, and landfill gas from qualifyi…
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Zero Hour and National Environmental Groups to Host Rally to Eliminate Fossil Fuel Subsidies on May 25
Local and national organizations across the country are coming together for the virtual Rally to End Polluter Welfare.
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Local communities and NGOs condemn new World Bank loan for Ecuador’s largest meat company
Last week, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) board approved a $50 million loan to Pronaca, Ecuador’s biggest livestock producer.
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Dirty electricity isn’t renewable fuel
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is the most important federal policy you have never heard of. It is also undoubtedly the most broken. For 15 years, it has forced dirty corn ethanol into the nation�…
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Friends of the Earth Statement on USDA’s Climate Plan 90-Day Progress Report
The USDA released an outline of its climate strategy that offers vague plans for how it will support agriculture and forestry practices.
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Legal Petition Urges EPA to Assess Pesticides’ Harms to Soil Health
The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth U.S. filed a formal legal petition today urging the Environmental Protection Agency to incorporate a robust assessment of harm to soil ecos…