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President’s energy plan won’t help consumers or end our oil addiction Statement of Sara Zdeb, Friends of the Earth

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Thoughts on Chernobyl Nuclear Power as the Worst Solution to Global Warming

(April 25, 2006 WashingtonDC) The 20th anniversary of the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl is a stark reminder that nuclear power is the last technology in the world we should be pursuing to lessen global warming. Read More

Congressional Tax Bill Fails to Rein in Oil Company Profits Outrage with Oil Profits More Hype Than Action

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Nano-ingredients Pose Big Risks in Beauty Products

Friends of the Earth report highlights unregulated risks of nanoparticles in cosmetics and sunscreens Contact: Read More

Atlanta Film Premiere of The Great Warming Evangelical Community Joins Environmental Groups to Urge Action on Global Warming

ATLANTA - The Atlantic coastline is threatened with submersion, Alaskan Inuits are losing their land to rising seas, and more violent hurricanes are striking the Gulf states with each passing year. Read More

Major Shipping Company To Slash Smokestack Air Pollution Maersk Line switches to cleaner marine fuels and sets new nationwide standard

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Bluewater Announces Ten Best Places to Avoid Jet Skis in 2006

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Wind & Solar Powered Yacht Sets Sail for La Route du Rhum The Friends of the Earth Highlights the Need for Action on Global Warming

A new state of the art yacht, called Friends of the Earth, will set sail this week from Cape Town, South Africa to highlight the need for national and international action on climate change. The yacht will begin sea trials before taking part in the one of the world’s most challenging solo races – the transatlantic La Route du Rhum - in October. The 2006 Route du Rhum will be the first international race for the Class 40 yacht. Read More

Global Warming Case Taken Up By Supreme Court Statement of Norman Dean, Executive Director, Friends of the Earth

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President Bush Still Clueless About Global Warming

Statement of David Hirsch, Program Director, Friends of the Earth David Hirsch, [email protected], 202 558-8970 Today, President Bush announced that "global warming is a serious problem." After this sensible statement, however, he continued talking. Read More