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More dirty fuels stay in the ground as BLM postpones yet another oil and gas auction
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday afternoon, the Bureau of Land Management announced the postponement of yet another oil and gas lease sale, this time in Lakewood, Colorado, slated for February 11. The…
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Yet another oil and gas auction postponed, boosting momentum of Keep It in the Ground movement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The recent postponement of the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas lease sale in Cheyenne, Wyoming — one of many recently canceled or postponed auctions — highl…
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Obama administration to sign Pacific trade deal, undermining climate policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Mchael Froman, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the trade ministers of 11 other Asia-Pacific countries will sign the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement in Auckland…
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Senate rejects amendment to phase-out fossil fuel subsidies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate rejected an amendment to phase-out some of the largest fossil fuel tax incentives on the books by a vote of 45-50. Sponsored by Senator Schatz (D-Hi.), the measure was…
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Friends of the Earth praises President Obama’s decision to keep coal in the ground
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Obama administration announced today it will conduct a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to examine the impacts that the federal coal leasing program has on the env…
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Call to Obama administration: Keep our oil and gas in the ground
Drilling and Fracking on public lands a major climate threat; Groups call for restraint and detailed study WASHINGTON, D.C. — Environmental groups today called on President Obama to order a review…
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Groups challenge Shells latest attempt to keep door open to drill in Arctic Ocean
Future drilling attempts could devastate fragile region, lead to dire climate consequences ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Earthjustice on behalf of eight environmental and conservation groups today filed to in…
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Doug Norlen to lead Friends of the Earths economic policy program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friends of the Earth U.S. announces the promotion of Doug Norlen to economic policy program director. With 20 years’ experience in economic policy reform, Norlen will advanc…
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Arch Coal bankruptcy turns the tide towards a clean energy future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Arch Coal, Inc., the second largest coal producer in the U.S., today filed for bankruptcy. The company said it reached an agreement with its lenders to cover over $4.5 billion of…
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Michelle Chan named vice president for programs at Friends of the Earth U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friends of the Earth U.S. announces Michelle Chan has been promoted to vice president of programs where she will lead program and campaign planning and develop major organizat…