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Friends of the Earth U.S. Analysis on the Biden Administration’s Deforestation Policy Framework 

Yesterday, the Biden-Harris administration released a 6-point policy framework for reducing US imports of products tied to deforestation. Friends of the Earth US commends the outgoing Administration's delivery of this framework and guidance on the direction of the US government’s commitment to halt and reverse global deforestation by 2030. 

Imports of seven forest risk commodities have exposed the United States to tropical and…

Tree-hugging, dam-fighting green legend dies at 80
Tree-hugging, dam-fighting green legend dies at 80

Brent Blackwelder, a longtime environmentalist and self-avowed “tree hugger” who prodded politicians for decades, has died. He was 80.

60,000 activists tell JPMorgan Chase: Denounce, divest and defund Formosa Plastics’ toxic and racist petrochemical complex  
60,000 activists tell JPMorgan Chase: Denounce, divest and defund Formosa Plastics’ toxic and racist petrochemical complex  

Even though JPMorgan Chase has made pledges to “responsibly invest” & support racial equity, it is the largest US financier of the plastics industry.

Are Cruises Safe?
Are Cruises Safe?

Port communities and wildlife are at risk because of the dangers of cruise ships. These floating cities are a toxic nightmare for everyone and everything in their path.

It’s time for Kroger to step up to help save the bees
It’s time for Kroger to step up to help save the bees

Without pollinators, grocery stores would run short of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables, nuts, beans, and delicious favorites like chocolate and coffee.

A Climate of disinformation: Haters gonna hate, but social media companies force us to listen
A Climate of disinformation: Haters gonna hate, but social media companies force us to listen

Americans should demand that Facebook take a few simple steps to show they are serious about combatting disinformation.

Food retailers fail to protect bees from toxic pesticides
Food retailers fail to protect bees from toxic pesticides

A new scorecard from Friends of the Earth shows that top food retailers are failing to protect bees and people from toxic pesticides.

The School Lunch Recipe for Climate Action
The School Lunch Recipe for Climate Action

As California moves to slash greenhouse gases dramatically by 2030, and schools in San Francisco and elsewhere look to reduce their carbon emissions, a key ingredient is missing from the conversation: meat.