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Groups demand answers from State Department on human trafficking report
FOIA request highlights lingering concerns over possible political interference in important government publication WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the support of human rights, labor, faith, trade and democ…
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Letter to Developed Country Governments on UNFCCC Processes
Letter to ensure that it is accounted for clearly and honestly through an inclusive UNFCCC process; is comprised of public money (grants/grant equivalents); and that it benefits people in developing c…
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BP could nab giant tax break from $20.8 billion Deepwater settlement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning BP filed a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice and the five states of the Gulf Coast over its remaining Deepwater Horizon liabilities. It is still su…
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Analysis finds strong support for sustainability, less meat in Dietary Guidelines
Additional legal analysis shows clear basis for sustainability in guidelines WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new analysis released today — of an unprecedented 29,000 public comments on the 2015 Scientifi…
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The U.S. cuts an ugly deal on Trans Pacific trade agreement
Ironically results in “a big win for people and the planet” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today in Atlanta, Georgia the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries reached agreement on the Trans Pacif…
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Friends of the Earth responds to allegations from Continental Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Friends of the Earth released a report, “A Flaring Shame: North Dakota & the Hidden Fracking Subsidy,” on royalty-free venting and flaring on public and tribal…
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Pacific trade deal talks in Atlanta undercut Obama promises on global development goals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 30, Trade Ministers from 12 countries negotiating the Trans Pacific Partnership gathered in Atlanta to try to finalize a gigantic trade deal that sacrifices global su…
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Shells Arctic drilling gamble ends with a loss
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 28 marks the end of the oil and gas drilling season in the Arctic Ocean, and an end to Shell’s exploration. Shell Oil, which broke ground on its first exploration wel…
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Chinas new climate pledge puts the United States paltry climate commitments into relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On a visit to Washington, DC, President Xi Jinping of China announced new commitments on Friday to start a national cap-and-trade program to curb national carbon emissions, to pr…