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U.S. pledge to Green Climate Fund welcome first step, but much more is needed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It is reported that the Obama Administration will soon announce a $3 billion pledge for the United Nations Green Climate Fund, ahead of a pledging session November 19-20 in Berlin…
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One day after U.S.-China climate commitments, green groups urge Obama to protect extant international climate policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – One day after the U.S. and China announced new climate deal, the heads of eleven leading national environmental groups urged President Obama to protect administration policies tha…
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Obamas unexpectedly good week
Eight days ago, President Obama went before the White House press corps to acknowledge the previous day’s midterm-election results and take his knocks. “Obviously, Republicans had a good night,”…
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Flaws in granting Mr. Obama fast-track authority
The Nov. 7 editorial in favor of granting President Obama new trade powers, “Speeding up a trade deal,” assumed the task would be easier with Republicans controlling both houses of Congress. Not s…
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U.S.-China carbon pledge short on specifics
Wednesday’s announcement in Beijing that the U.S. and China would jointly embark on an ambitious effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions is being scrutinized for its diplomatic and polit…
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Friends of the Earth International expresses solidarity with the people of Ferguson, Missouri and people around the world who face social and racial injustices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During its recent biennial meeting, Friends of the Earth International representatives expressed concern over the growing rise of social and racial injustices, most recently in Fe…
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China Just Agreed to Its First Ever Carbon Cap. Will It Be Enough?
The surprising deal announced between China and the U.S. on Tuesday that gives both nations long-term carbon-reduction targets has upped the game ahead of international climate negotiations next year…
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The climate deal that almost wasnt
A day before President Barack Obama departed for Beijing last weekend, the main attraction of his trip still wasn’t ready. Top administration officials had worked secretly for months to nail down a…
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U.S.-China agreement will not fix the climate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the announcement of a negotiated deal between the United States and China on greenhouse gas reductions, Friends of the Earth U.S. President Erich Pica made the foll…
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Good News: Trans Pacific trade deal continues to stall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at the start of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, countries negotiating the TransPacific Partnership failed to produce even a “framework agreement…