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Seattle port commissioners vote to delay Shell: Ships still inbound
The Seattle Port Commission, responding to intense and conflicting pressure, opted for a contradictory solution Tuesday that would “delay” mooring of Shell’s Arctic drilling fleet at Terminal 5…
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Advocates for public health and environment chide Rep. Blumenauer for trade vote
Groups launch TV ad buy in Portland, Ore. and Washington, D.C. condemning Rep. Blumenauer’s trade vote WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Food & Water Watch, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace began…
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Fossil fuels from federal lands create one quarter of total U.S. carbon emissions, new report concludes
A newly released analysis by the Climate Accountability Institute concludes that fossil fuels extracted from federal lands release carbon equal to a quarter of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. The r…
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Obama administration approves Shells plan to drill in the Arctic
The Obama administration gave conditional approval today to Shell to start drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic Ocean this summer. Shell has been fighting for the right to drill in the Arctic for ye…
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Interior Department approves Shell’s Arctic oil exploration and drilling plan
After a process of about 2 years, and political wrangling dating back to at least 2008, the US Department of the Interior on Monday granted Shell “limited” permits to explore & drill s…
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Interior approves Shells dangerous drilling exploration plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior gave conditional approval of Shell’s revised Exploration Plan for oil and gas drilling in the Chukchi Sea, pending receipt of drilling permits fro…
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Friends of the Earth Comments on the 2015 Scientific Report on Dietary Guidelines
Friends of the Earth urges HHS and USDA to embrace the Scientific Report’s recommendations regarding sustainability, and develop clear guidance on the need for reduced consumption of animal products…
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Department of Interior leasing policies responsible for one quarter of U.S. energy-related carbon emissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An analysis completed by the Climate Accountability Institute for the Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth finds that federal leasing for oil, natural gas and…
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DOEs rubberstamp cooks the planet
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Energy gave final approval to Cove Point, a liquefied natural gas export terminal in Maryland. Studies by the Department of Energy and the European Commission ha…
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Steyer expects Clinton to oppose Keystone XL, focus on climate
Last year, climate activist and mega-donor Tom Steyer said former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would benefit from a Democratic primary challenger if she were to run for president. “Being f…