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G20 report highlights massive fossil fuel giveaways
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. and China released peer-reviewed reports today assessing the scope of fossil fuel subsidies in their respective countries as part of the G20 process to “rationalize and…
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House committee restricts review of federal coal leasing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee today approved a bill from Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) that would set a time limit for the administration to finish its programmatic…
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Friends of the Earth Rocks Against the TPP in San Francisco
BERKELEY, CALIF. – On Friday, September 9 at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, Friends of the Earth will join actress Evangeline Lilly, and musicians for a free concert to highlight opposit…
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House votes to silence public opposition to oil and gas lease sales
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that will shield offshore oil and gas lease sales from public scrutiny. House Resolution 5577: Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act…
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Friends of the Earth applauds Rep. Thompson on TPP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Thompson, who represents California’s fifth congressional district, today declared that he will oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. The TP…
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Genetic extinction technology rejected by international group of scientists, conservationists and environmental advocates
OAHU, HAWAI’I — As thousands of government representatives and conservationists convene in Oahu this week for the 2016 World Conservation Congress, international conservation and environmental…
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Lead emissions at 20,000 U.S. airports threaten community health
Evidence linking ill-health to airborne lead emissions requires swift action from the EPA WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report documents how small airplanes at 20,000 U.S. airports still emit toxic lead…
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Ahead of G20, enviros warn Obama on TTIP, fossil fuel subsidies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the G20 summit September 4 and 5 in Hangzhou, China, more than a dozen environmental organizations sent a letter to President Obama highlighting the dangers the Transatla…
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Environmental, tribal, landowner groups urge President Obama to repeal permits for Dakota Access Pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading national and local environmental, tribal, and landowners’ rights organizations sent a letter to President Obama today expressing concern about the Army Corps of Engineer…
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After devastating floods in Louisiana, groups urge Obama: Cancel Gulf lease sale
350.org, CREDO, Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Biological Diversity, MoveOn.org Civic Action, Oil Change International, Endangered Species Coalition, Bold Alliance, Friends…