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Friends of the Earth Condemns Senate Vote on Growing Climate Solutions Act
This tees up a deeply flawed bill that would establish soil carbon markets which threaten the climate, environmental justice communities, and our farm economy.
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FOE USDA Climate Comments
Friends of the Earth U.S., on behalf of 2.8 million members and supporters in the United States, is pleased to present these comments in response to USDA’s Request for Public Comment on the Executiv…
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FOE Opposition to Growing Climate Solutions Act
Why the “Growing Climate Solutions Act” Will Fail Farmers, Harm Frontline Communities, and Exacerbate the Climate Crisis
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Activists Take Demands to Stop Selling Cancer-Linked Roundup to Lowe’s CEO’s Doorstep
Lowe’s is under renewed pressure to stop selling Roundup after campaigners installed a giant billboard outside of the Lowe’s CEO’s mansion.
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Activists Take Demands to Stop Selling Cancer-Linked Roundup to Home Depot CEO’s Doorstep
For event images, click here Atlanta, GA — Home Depot is under renewed pressure to stop selling the controversial weedkiller Roundup after campaigners installed a giant billboard outside of the…
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Local communities and NGOs condemn new World Bank loan for Ecuador’s largest meat company
Last week, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) board approved a $50 million loan to Pronaca, Ecuador’s biggest livestock producer.
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Friends of the Earth Statement on USDA’s Climate Plan 90-Day Progress Report
The USDA released an outline of its climate strategy that offers vague plans for how it will support agriculture and forestry practices.
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Legal Petition Urges EPA to Assess Pesticides’ Harms to Soil Health
The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth U.S. filed a formal legal petition today urging the Environmental Protection Agency to incorporate a robust assessment of harm to soil ecos…
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World Bank urged to drop a $50 million loan for factory farm expansion in Ecuador because of health, social and environmental impacts
The World Bank is being urged to drop a $50 million loan to Pronaca, Ecuador’s biggest livestock producer, because of its harmful impacts.
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D.C. Becomes First in the Nation to Set GHG Reduction Target for Food Purchases
Earlier today, the D.C. Council unanimously passed the Green Food Purchasing Act of 2021 (Councilmember Mary Cheh – Ward 3). The legislation will measure and reduce the GHG emissions associated…