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Did PG&E and the NRC work together to spin news on Diablo Canyon quake safety?
Friends of the Earth files Freedom of Information Act request WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week the Nuclear Regulatory Commission denied a dissent by the former chief inspector at the Diablo Canyon nucle…
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Tax parity advantages polluters
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing on reforming the energy tax code. Before the hearing Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) endorsed the idea of tax parity between ene…
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Robin Hood Tax rally to kick off Peoples Climate March
Tax on Wall Street key to funding climate solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) will join community, health, labor, student and environmental groups to kick start the Peop…
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Friends of the Earth applauds sustainability focus in 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Urges emphasis on the benefits of less and better meat and dairy WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the first time, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is charged with integrating environmental conc…
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World Bank tribunal threatens El Salvadors democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Energized by Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica, a large crowd in front of the World Bank in Washington, D.C. protested a lawsuit which serves as one of the most egregious…
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President Obamas climate commitment is leaking methane
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama’s administration gave final authorization to two liquefied natural gas export plants today. The facilities — one in Louisiana and one in Florida — re…
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PG&Es report on seismic safety at Diablo Canyon: the disturbing truth
Friends of the Earth: Alarming findings should trigger immediate closure of nuclear plant WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pacific Gas and Electric Co. released today its long-awaited, state-mandated seismic safe…
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Nuclear regulator again rebuffs safety inspectors concerns of quake safety at Diablo Canyon
Friends of the Earth: NRC’s closed-door decision ignores public health and safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – After suppressing a safety inspector’s report for more than a year, federal regulators are co…
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On climate, former Governor Schwarzenegger should put his money where his mouth is
BERKELEY, CA — On Monday September 8, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will join California officials to host a symposium highlighting the Golden State’s leadership in the fight against clima…
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Nebraska Supreme Court hears whether foreign oil company is exempt from Nebraska Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Nebraska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case about the route of the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska. The case is an appeal by the Nebraska Attorney Gene…