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Emails suggest NRC and PG&E colluded to downplay Diablo Canyon earthquake danger
Despite denials, heavily redacted communiqués demonstrate collusion WASHINGTON, D.C. – Internal emails show that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. may have worked together to counteract widespread news coverage. Numerous outlets reported that the former chief inspector of the Diablo Canyon power plant had warned… Read More
Lima climate talks did nothing to stop the climate disaster: Its time for the people to lead the way
Friends of the Earth International responds to the UN climate talks LIMA, PERU – The UN climate talks are drawing to a close in Lima today with a text driven by the interests of rich developed countries and corporations, which does little for people or the planet.[1] This contrasted sharply… Read More
Friends of the Earth response to Sec. Kerry’s speech at Lima COP
In response to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s remarks today at the UN climate change conference in Lima, Peru, Karen Orenstein, senior analyst at Friends of the Earth U.S., issued the following statement: We only wish that the U.S. government acted in accordance with the sense of urgency that… Read More
Hiding in the CRomnibus: A shameful mix of coal, animal manure and dark money
WASHINGTON, D.C—After weeks of wrangling, Congress is struggling to pass an omnibus spending bill filled with numerous provisions that would roll-back crucial environmental safeguards. Such provisions scattered throughout the 1,603 page document are an affront to our environment and democracy. “The CRomnibus is an end of the year bonus for… Read More
Rep. Pocan introduces bill to ban new fracking on public lands
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) introduced H.R.5844, the Protect Our Public Lands Act; which, if successful would forbid any new, renewed or readjusted federal leaseholders from conducting fracking. Friends of the Earth Climate and energy campaigner Kate DeAngelis offers the following statement in response: Our public lands… Read More
Rogers’ rider throws climate and communities under the bus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friends of the Earth expressed outrage at a rider attached by House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) to the FY 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill , a provision which seeks to prevent enforcement of landmark climate policies of the U.S. Government’s trade and development finance agencies, the… Read More
EPA announces plans to restrict bee-killing pesticides
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the December 8 meeting of state pesticide regulators in Arlington, VA, Marietta Echeverria, branch chief with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pesticide Programs, announced the agency’s plan to restrict neonicotinoid pesticides — a leading driver in pollinator declines —in an effort to protect pollinators. This… Read More
Dracula trade deal underway in D.C. this week
TPP will sabotage environmental protections without ever seeing daylight WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the United States is hosting trade negotiations in Washington D.C. on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. In response, environmental, labor, consumer, faith, public health, community organizations and concerned citizens rallied at the front door of United States Trade… Read More
New report on human rights violations linked to REDD in Acre, Brazil
“Given the serious concerns that have been raised in this report, and by indigenous and peasant organizations in Acre, California should abandon its efforts to source international forest offsets,” said Friends of the Earth U.S. Senior International Forests Campaigner Jeff Conant. “Californians expect our global warming law to reduce carbon pollution at home, not encourage human rights violations abroad.” Read More
Anglo American’s negative influence on climate policies exposed
LIMA, PERU – Multinational corporations such as Anglo American undermine crucial climate policies and promote false solutions, which allow them to profit from the climate crisis, according to a new report released today during the UN climate talks. [1] The activities of mining giant Anglo American are examined in… Read More