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Expert Report Suggests Alternative Energy Plan Could Save Memphians Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
A new study published today by Friends of the Earth found that Memphis Light, Gas and Water could save hundreds of millions of dollars for Memphis ratepayers if MLGW was to obtain its own power suppl…
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Judge Denies TransCanada’s Request for Most Pre-Construction Work on Keystone XL Pipeline
TransCanada’s willingness to push the rules in a rush to build this dirty pipeline is deeply concerning and speaks directly to the corporation’s effort to bypass environmental safeguards.
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Groups Intervene in Federal Lawsuit to Protect Puget Sound No Discharge Zone
Today, Washington Environmental Council, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and Friends of the Earth will intervene in a federal lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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Groups target Duke Energy in campaign to end monopoly control of NC electric system and public officials
A new, diverse coalition of 15 local, state and national groups today launched a statewide campaign to end Duke Energy’s monopoly control of North Carolina’s energy markets and public officials, s…
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Landmark California Legislation Encourages Climate-Friendly, Plant-Based School Lunch Options
With millions of pounds of animal foods served each year, this bill will help California’s public schools reduce their carbon footprint while serving kids healthier food.
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Coalition announces landmark statewide legislation encouraging healthy, climate-friendly, plant-based school lunch options
This first-of-its-kind legislation will increase access to healthy and climate-friendly food for California’s six million kids who receive free and reduced price lunch. It will also help California…
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Pesticide levels drop after one week of eating organic
A groundbreaking peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Research found that switching to an organic diet significantly reduced the levels of synthetic pesticides found in all…
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Voting rights, environmental groups launch North Carolina redistricting tour
A coalition of voting rights and environmental organizations are launching a redistricting teach-in tour in eastern North Carolina this weekend.
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Groups in NC launch campaign to end Duke Energy’s monopoly control of electric system and public officials
The Energy Justice NC Coalition is a new collaboration of 15 local, state, regional and national organizations focused on promoting common sense energy policies that will shift the state to a more aff…
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The Green New Deal is a strong vision for the future, stuck in the politics of today: Congressional Green New Deal resolution falls short on fossil fuels
The Green New Deal is a strong vision for the future, stuck in the politics of today. We enthusiastically endorse the many pieces of the resolution that call for systemic change.