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Senate rejects amendment to phase-out fossil fuel subsidies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate rejected an amendment to phase-out some of the largest fossil fuel tax incentives on the books by a vote of 45-50. Sponsored by Senator Schatz (D-Hi.), the measure was…
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Friends of the Earth praises President Obama’s decision to keep coal in the ground
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Obama administration announced today it will conduct a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to examine the impacts that the federal coal leasing program has on the env…
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Greens send letter to Obama post fossil fuel mention in SOTU
Now we’ve got to accelerate the transition away from old, dirtier energy sources…And that’s why I’m going to push to change the way we manage our oil and coal resources so that they better ref…
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Call to Obama administration: Keep our oil and gas in the ground
Drilling and Fracking on public lands a major climate threat; Groups call for restraint and detailed study WASHINGTON, D.C. — Environmental groups today called on President Obama to order a review…
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Groups challenge Shells latest attempt to keep door open to drill in Arctic Ocean
Future drilling attempts could devastate fragile region, lead to dire climate consequences ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Earthjustice on behalf of eight environmental and conservation groups today filed to in…
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Arch Coal bankruptcy turns the tide towards a clean energy future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Arch Coal, Inc., the second largest coal producer in the U.S., today filed for bankruptcy. The company said it reached an agreement with its lenders to cover over $4.5 billion of…
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Podcast: Offshore drilling moves in the coming years
Listen in with AM950’s The Daily Report and Marissa Knodel, our climate change campaigner, as they discuss the future of President Obama’s role in offshore drilling. Check out the time bet…
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Statement: TransCanada suit illustrates problem with TPP, trade deals
For immediate releaseJanuary 6, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Canadian pipeline company TransCanada gave notice that it intends to sue the U.S. government for over $15 billion under the North Ame…
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Farming for the Future: Organic and Agroecological Solutions to Feed the World
Farming for the Future details the science that demonstrates that organic and agroecological farming are fundamental to feeding all people, now and into the future.
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Gardeners Beware: Bee-Toxic Pesticides Found in "Bee-Friendly" Plants Sold at Garden Centers Across the U.S.
New report finds 28 percent decrease in toxic pesticides in “bee-friendly” plants and shows that retailer commitments are shifting the market.