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A days journey through South African coal country
Most of my work entails policy wonkery. Though important, especially in Washington, D.C., it often feels distant and far removed from the lives of ordinary people around the world and the lands they c…
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Nanomaterials used freely in consumer products under FDAs watch
In 2006, Friends of the Earth released a groundbreaking report, “Nanomaterials, Sunscreens and Cosmetics: Small Ingredients, Big Risks.” Since then, we’ve released updated reports every year, sh…
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New radio ad warns against radioactive rate hikes in Iowa
As Iowa legislature assembles, new radio ad warns against ‘radioactive rate hikes’ Watchdog group’s ad seeks to prevent passage of electric rate increase to fund nuclear reactor construction; bi…
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Celebrating the New Year with a victory against corn ethanol
With the beginning of the New Year came the expiration of the biggest subsidy for corn ethanol, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit. Friends of the Earth campaigned against the tax subsidy, ni…
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The principles for the oversight of synthetic biology
This report is the first global declaration from civil society to outline principles that must be adopted to protect public health and our environment from the risks posed by synthetic biology.
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Shell’s floating monster spill
Nigerians wait, helpless, for the massive spill from Shell’s Bonga offshore oil field to hit the coastal waters, shorelines and swamps. Telephone links to some of the coastal communities are tenu…
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Six billion dollar subsidy for dirty corn ethanol defeated
Washington, D.C. — Congress finished its tax legislation today without including a provision to extend a massive subsidy for corn ethanol that is set to expire at the end of the year.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission gives early Christmas gift to industrty
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today the Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted to approve the final rule for the Westinghouse AP1000 design.
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Murkiness in Congress over tax relief bill forces Keystone XL back into debate
The first rule of Keystone XL: don’t underestimate the vice grip of Big Oil on our democracy, especially when it comes to its marquee project. A month ago, we were celebrating—skeptically. We had…
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Payroll tax deal means Obama must now reject the pipeline
Washington, D.C. — The Senate today passed a payroll tax cut deal that will force the Obama administration to decide the future of the proposed Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline within 60 day…