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A Toxic Turn for Our Daily Bread: Why GMO Wheat Raises Serious Concerns
For decades, genetically engineered wheat has been kept off American fields—because farmers, consumers, and trading partners alike recognize the serious risks it poses. Today, that long-standing con…
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Defining Carbon Markets and Offsets
Voluntary carbon markets are defined as carbon markets where companies aren’t required to lower emissions but choose to buy carbon offsets.
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The Insect Decline Crisis: How Pesticides Are Driving Ecosystems Toward Collapse
Pesticides are fueling insect declines worldwide. Discover the science, risks to pollinators, and solutions to protect biodiversity.
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Neonicotinoids & Glyphosate: Pesticides Threatening Pollinators and Public Health
Neonicotinoids and glyphosate threaten bees, pollinators, and human health. Learn the risks and why stronger pesticide protections are needed.
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What is Agroecology?
Organic is a certified form of “agroecological” farming. Agroecology brings together agriculture and ecology to farm with nature.
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Friends of the Earth Mourns the Passing of Founding Board Member Richard Ottinger
As a founding board member of Friends of the Earth United States, Dick helped catalyze a global movement of environmental organizations fighting to create a healthier and more just world.
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New Corporate Welfare Farm Bill Stuffed with Poison Pills
The House Republican Farm Bill is a massive gift to the pesticide industry, Big Ag, and some of the nation’s worst polluters.
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US Petro Imperialism in Venezuela
As the situation in Venezuela develops, the combination of Trumpian corruption and Big Oil self-enrichment could spiral the country into even deeper instability.
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A Pledge to Uphold the Human Right to Food on World Food Day 2025
The forest program at Friends of the Earth U.S. has for years focused on the primary drivers of tropical deforestation – palm oil, soy, cattle, and other agrocommodities.
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Today, the Forest is Quieter: On Jane Goodall’s Passing
Thank you, Jane, for showing us the world as it truly is: interconnected, precious, and worth fighting for.