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Honoring the Legacy of Verner Wilson III
We have lost a bright light in our movement, and we will endeavor to continue Verner’s work to elevate Indigenous voices. Read More
Friends of the Earth Sues PG&E Over Effort to Extend Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
Today, Friends of the Earth filed a lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Energy (PG&E) to prevent the breach of a contract to retire the Diablo Canyon nuclear power facility when its current operating licenses expire in 2024 and 2025. Read More
Friends of the Earth groups respond to new investigation into environmental and human rights violations by Indonesian palm oil company Astra Agro Lestari
Last week, Astra Agro Lestari (AAL) – Indonesia’s second-largest palm oil company – announced that it had appointed independent consultant Eco Nusantara to further investigate environmental and human rights violations committed by three AAL subsidiaries in Central and West Sulawesi, Indonesia. Read More
Federal Judge Allows Construction to Proceed in ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project in Alaska
A federal judge today ruled in favor of oil giant ConocoPhillips by denying a motion for preliminary injunction brought by environmentalists as part of a lawsuit challenging the Willow project in Alaska’s Western Arctic. Read More
House GOP Passes Anti-Environment Dirty Energy Package
Today, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, a massive dirty energy package that would fast-track fossil fuel projects, gut our bedrock environmental laws and stymie the just renewable energy transition. Read More
Green Scissors Coalition Launches Database Update for 2023
WASHINGTON – Today, Friends of the Earth, Taxpayers for Common Sense, R Street Institute, U.S. PIRG, and Environment America relaunched the Green Scissors Coalition database. The database now captures over $350 billion dollars in wasteful spending for environmentally harmful projects, incorporating… Read More
Friends of the Earth Denounces Massive, Unlawful Gulf Lease Sale
Today, the Biden Administration offered 73.3 million acres of the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas leasing despite widespread opposition from Gulf community and national environmental groups. Read More
Bill Ending NY State Funding of Deforestation, Climate Destruction Clears Hurdle
A groundbreaking new climate bill, The New York Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act, passed through the a key Senate committee today. Read More
Friends of the Earth Applauds Monument Designations for Avi Kwa Ame and Castner Range
WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden administration officially designated Avi Kwa Ame and Castner Range as national monuments. This victory is the result of years-long advocacy campaigns led by Tribes, frontline and conservation groups working with the Honor Avi Kwa Ame and Castner Range… Read More
Friends of the Earth Responds to Tik Tok’s New Climate Misinformation Policy
We applaud policies that address climate disinformation and encourage all social media platforms to adopt policies that protect their users. Read More