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Supreme Court invalidates gene patents
Decision is landmark victory for patients, researchers, public WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a unanimous landmark decision today, the Supreme Court ruled that naturally occurring genes and DNA sequences…
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Keystone XL opponents call on Kerry to halt State’s flawed review process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Environmental leaders hosted a press call today to call for a State Department Investigator General investigation of the State Department’s flawed Keystone XL review process and…
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Victory: Edison closes San Onofre for good (updated with press conference)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Here is a statement from Erich Pica, president of Friends of the Earth, on the announced closure of the San Onofre Generating Station. “This is very good news for the people…
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Wind energy trumps nuclear: MidAmerican scraps plans for new reactors in Iowa
Friends of the Earth: ‘No future’ for nuclear in U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The decision of MidAmerican Energy to scrap plans to build nuclear reactors in Iowa is further evidence that nu…
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San Onofre: Pressed by Calif. regulators, Edison forced to release another damning letter
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Under pressure from the California Public Utility Commission, Southern California Edison has released to Friends of the Earth another suppressed and highly incriminating inter…
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Target, Giant Eagle, H-E-B, Meijer say no to genetically engineered salmon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Campaign for Genetically Engineered (GE)-Free Seafood — a coalition of more than 30 consumer, health, food safety and fishing groups led by Friends of the Earth –…
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San Onofre: Internal letter reveals Edison knew of defects at crippled reactors but misled federal regulators to get expedited license
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Barbara Boxer has releas…
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San Onofre: Friends of the Earth to NRC — Operating unsafe reactor as a nuclear experiment is not an option
Motion calls for convening hearing panel on license amendments WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friends of the Earth has filed a motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requesting that a Licensing Board be…
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California officials join Friends of the Earth to demand formal public hearings
New evidence exposes more major safety concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of a pointed ruling by a panel of judges against Southern California Edison’s scheme to rush the experimental restar…
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Federal judges: No San Onofre restart without formal relicensing hearings
Atomic Safety Licensing Board grants Friends of the Earth’s petition WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a stunning rebuke to Southern California Edison’s bid to start up the crippled San Onofre nuclear power…