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Friends of the Earth urges FERC to deny extension for ACP
The ACP is the poster child of environmental racism and will disproportionately harm Indigenous and African American communities. It is a financial mistake and totally unnecessary to meet the energy n…
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Expert report: Savings are real for Memphis if break with TVA happens
A new expert study joins the growing body of evidence showing that Memphis could save billions of dollars by leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority for cheaper, cleaner, and greener power.
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Tampa progressive groups affirm Democratic chair’s climate action plan doesn’t go far enough
Climate activists call on Rep. Kathy Castor to support a phase-out of fossil fuels no later than 2030
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68 Organizations call on Secretary Michael S. Regan to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
68 environment, faith, justice, community, and Indigenous groups today called on North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Michael S. Regan to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline…
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Email shows oil industry lobbying strategy for bailout
Although the oil lobby has repeatedly declared that it is not “looking for a government handout,” an email obtained by Friends of the Earth through the Freedom of Information Act shows that the op…
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Big Oil’s #1 Senator introduces bailout bill
We need to prioritize recovery for everyday Americans, not cut taxes for big polluters like Chevron and Exxon.
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Supreme Court rules that controversial, dirty Atlantic Coast Pipeline can proceed
In a 7-2 decision the Supreme Court today overturned the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ finding that the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) cannot cross the Appalachian Trail.
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Federal Reserve bows again to Big Oil
On the eve of its expected launch, The Federal Reserve has once again modified the terms of the Main Street lending program, a $600 billion program established with money from the stimulus.
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New carbon scheme legislation is the wrong solution for our climate and food system
Senators Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced legislation this week pushing farmers to sequester carbon.
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Trump Administration to waive rules, clearing the way for more polluting projects
Trump is expected to sign an executive order today waiving long-standing environmental protection mandates, allowing federal agencies to rush through approval for pipelines, mines, and other destructi…