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Continued Big Oil bailouts must stop
A new analysis from Friends of the Earth shows that reducing royalty and rental payments would render huge benefits to polluters at the expense of taxpayers and the climate.
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Trump’s Securities and Exchange Commission is trying to gut investor advocacy
While most Americans are sheltering in place, homeschooling their kids, or finding ways to support their neighbors through the coronavirus crisis, the Securities and Exchange Commission seems to be ta…
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Social justice and environmental organizations call on US Army Corps of Engineers to hold open commenting for non-essential projects
Seventy-nine organizations submitted a letter today urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to extend comment periods and postpone public hearings while the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.
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We Need Our Tropical Forests More Than Ever
Our violent disregard for biodiversity and our own part in the web of life has generated a perfect storm of global proportions. When the world returns to normal – if the world returns to normal –…
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Big Oil’s favorite lawmakers demand royalty relief
A letter published today from 12 Senate Republicans calls on Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to support the fossil fuel industry by using existing legal authority to “reduce or suspend”…
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Feeling helpless? How you can help people, not polluters during the coronavirus
Thousands are sick and people are dying. Millions are out of work and wondering how they will feed their families and pay rent. And instead of focusing on providing relief to everyday Americans, the T…
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Friends of the Earth applauds MLGW’s decision to suspend utility disconnects for non-payment during coronavirus crisis
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across Memphis, the Mid-South, and the country we at Friends of the Earth support and applaud the decision of Memphis Light, Gas & Water to temporarily suspend disco…
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Dirty Energy pitfalls in final $2T stimulus
Last night the Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The $2 trillion stimulus is likely to proceed quickly through the House and become law.
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Senate stimulus a good first step, but pitfalls remain
Senate negotiators reached a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill early this morning. Although concessions were made regarding Leader McConnell’s $425 billion corporate slush fund, the ov…
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New analysis highlights dangers of fracking bailout
Friends of the Earth released an analysis today addressing the ethical, environmental and financial implications of a bailout for the fracking industry, which could benefit to the tune of billions fro…