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Groups ramp up pressure on Costco to reject GMO salmon
ISSAQUAH, WASH. — A broad coalition of progressive groups, concerned Costco customers, and fishermen will deliver more than 300,000 petitions from Costco members and the general public to the Costc…
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Senate ignores mass opposition to Fast Track
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate voted 60 to 37 to jump a procedural hurdle on the path that will send Fast Track trade promotion legislation to President Obama for his signature. Senators voted…
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Obama administration proposes improving fuel efficiency of heavy duty trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation proposed fuel efficiency standards for heavy duty vehicles. While the standards vary depending on vehicle…
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Senate continues assault against EPA, Interior
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to advance the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies funding bill. The proposal allocates $31.06 billion — $2.2 billion below…
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“Profound disappointment” with House trade vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly one week after a House defeat of the Trade Adjustment Assistance bill that is an essential element of the president’s package of Fast Track legislation, the House of Re…
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Friends of the Earth challenges Americans to #BeeBold and save bees with PSA campaign and website
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friends of the Earth has released three new videos aimed at increasing public awareness about global bee decline and the risks to our nation’s food supply, should bees disappea…
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Over 670,000 call on Ex-Im Bank to reject controversial Australian coal project
Abbot Point coal export terminal would harm Great Barrier Reef, worsen global climate change WASHINGTON, D.C. — Activists from a coalition of environmental groups delivered over 670,000 petition si…
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FDA rule on trans fats could increase deforestation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week the Food and Drug Administration mandated food manufacturers to remove artificial trans fats from the U.S. food supply within three years. According to reports, removing…
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Groups urge more than 100 garden retailers to stop selling pollinator-toxic pesticides
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To celebrate National Pollinator Week, more than 50 beekeeper, farmer, farmworker, faith-based, environmental and consumer organizations sent letters to more than 100 of the top g…
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Export-Import Bank to be protested over Australian coal port Wednesday
Advocates will deliver over 600,000 signatures calling on the Ex-Im Bank to reject financing for the controversial Abbot Point coal export project ***Photo opportunities available*** What: A coalition…