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Friends of the Earth statement on Senator Kerrys nomination to become secretary of state
Friends of the Earth U.S. congratulates Senator John Kerry (D -Mass.) on his nomination to become secretary of state and President Erich Pica had the following statement: Read More
Friends of the Earth launches Climate Stories campaign
Friends of the Earth announced today the launch of its new Climate Stories campaign. The project, produced in partnership with HEIST (http://heistprojects.com), uses powerful, emotional video shot entirely on location to bring to light the very real and tangible effects that climate change and extreme weather are already having on Americans all across the country. Read More
Friends of the Earth releases 2012 Cruise Ship Report Card
Though six cruise lines improved their rankings from 2010 and no lines lost ground, air pollution reduction remains an enormous oversight in the cruise industry. Ten of the 15 lines reviewed received an 'F' in that category. Of those six, only Disney and Princess Cruises had any significant improvement. Read More
San Onofre: Laguna Hills meeting no substitute for formal court hearings
Tonight Southern California Edison will present to federal regulators its controversial plan to restart one of the crippled reactors at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. Friends of the Earth, which is seeking a formal hearing on the reactors’ future, said the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must put the safety of Southern Californians ahead of Edison’s reckless restart plan. Read More
Friends of the Earth condemns World Trade Organization ruling against Ontario green energy program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friends of the Earth was disappointed by today’s ruling by a World Trade Organization tribunal that Ontario, Canada’s “feed-in tariff” program to increase green energy’s share of its electricity market and build local, green energy infrastructure violates international trade law. The decision illustrates how the WTO has… Read More
San Onofre: Federal regulator opens proceedings that could decide reactors future
Friends of the Earth calls for transparency, public participation, no conflicts of interest WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a petition from Friends of the Earth, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has opened two official proceedings that could determine the future of Southern California Edison’s crippled San Onofre reactors. On Friday,… Read More
EPA prioritizes ethanol industry above struggling citizens; refuses to waive biofuels mandate
WASHINGTON D.C.— Today the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced its decision to uphold the corn ethanol requirement of the Renewable Fuel Standard — the federal biofuels mandate — despite calls from eight states and nearly 200 members of Congress to waive the mandate to relieve pressure on food prices. Read More
Feds launch two new proceedings to address safety concerns raised by petition
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In today’s decision, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has directed its Atomic Safety and Licensing Board and staff to consider the issues raised by Friends of the Earth in its petition filed June 18, 2012. Specifically, the Commission: Referred to the ASLB whether the current CAL process is… Read More
Prop 37: David versus Goliath fight
GMO labeling ballot initiative in California reignited movement for safe, sustainable and just food system and consumer right to know BERKELEY, Calif.– Yesterday, Californians voted 53 percent to 47 percent against Proposition 37, which would have required that foods containing ingredients from genetically engineered crops be labeled clearly. This was… Read More
Friends of the Earths statement on the re-election of President Barack Obama
Congratulations to President Obama on his re-election and thanks for his acknowledgement in his acceptance speech of the ‘destructive power of a warming planet.’ Read More