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Friends of the Earth welcomes bipartisan legislation to curtail global deforestation and environmental crime
This week, Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced the introduction of the federal FOREST Act, an updated version of a…
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Global Leaders Join New Yorkers in Urging Governor Hochul to Sign the “Most Substantial Climate Legislation” on Her Desk
Today, leaders and advocates from around the world joined New Yorkers in calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign The New York Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act into law before the end of th…
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Major bank and investor policies accelerating forest destruction, biodiversity loss, climate chaos and rights violations
A new report released on “Finance Day” at COP28 provides a comprehensive look into the role big finance plays in driving tropical deforestation, biodiversity loss, climate change and human rights abus…
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Friends of the Earth groups reject inadequate, inaccurate Astra Agro Lestari report on environmental and human rights violations in Indonesia
Friends of the Earth groups issued a detailed response denouncing a new report by Indonesia’s second largest palm oil company, Astra Agro Lestari (AAL), concerning environmental and human rights vio…
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NY Tropical Deforestation NGO sign-on letter
The undersigned organizations representing environmental interests in New York State urge Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the New York Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act.
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How New York Can Tackle Deforestation and Jumpstart A Historic Path To Climate Justice
A powerful group of Indigenous leaders and climate justice organizers used the stage of New York’s Climate Week to build momentum for the New York Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act.
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Land Grabbing and Ecocide: How Bunge, TIAA, and Harvard Fuel the Destruction of the Brazilian Cerrado
A new report details how Harvard University, retirement fund manager TIAA, and U.S. agribusiness trader Bunge Limited are fueling land grabbing and ecocide in the Brazilian Cerrado.
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NGOs Warn Financiers of Risks Ahead of Meatpacker JBS’ NYSE Listing: “Wall Street: Steer Clear of JBS”
Several NGOs held a press conference in front of the New York Stock Exchange today warning the financial sector about the environmental and human rights risks associated with supporting and investing…
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New Report: Land Acquisition by Harvard University, Pension Fund TIAA and Soy Production by Agribusiness Giant Bunge Drive Deforestation and Land Grabs in the Brazilian Cerrado
A new report explains how Harvard University, pension fund TIAA and multinational agribusiness corporation Bunge are enabling illegal land grabs and increasing deforestation for soy production.
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Kellogg Suspends Palm Oil Sourcing from Astra Agro Lestari as Company Fails to Remediate Human Rights Abuses, Environmental Destruction
Kellogg informed Friends of the Earth U.S. that they suspended business with Astra Agro Lestari in Indonesia, making it the tenth consumer brand to suspend palm oil sourcing from AAL in some capacity…