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Pledge for GE-Free Seafood

Genetically engineered salmon is poised to enter the U.S. marketplace without adequate assessment of possible risks to human health, the environment, fish populations, animal welfare, fishing communit…
Comments to OPIC on Natural Gas and Methane in the ESPS

Friends of the Earth is greatly concerned about OPIC’s support of natural gas and aims to dispel the myth that it is a clean energy and a bridge fuel. Friends of the Earth recommends that OPIC take…
Comments to OPIC on a Mine Expansion in Guinea

Friends of the Earth U.S. writes to provide comments on OPIC’s potential support for the proposed expansion of an existing Bauxite mine in Sangaredi, Guinea. We have reviewed the project Environment…
No to HSBC and Credit Agricole at GCF (March 2016)

The statement calls on the Board of the Green Climate Fund to reject formal partnerships with these two banking giants, given their long records of fossil fuel financing, and human rights, environment…
Reflections on the 2015-2016 Dietary Guidelines Process and Recommendations

We hope the IOM will confirm the soundness of the current Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee process, and focus much of its review on how to enhance the ability of USDA and HHS to publish Dietary G…
Input for GCF ESMS

Joint civil society submission: Inputs for the Green Climate Fund’s to-be-developed Environmental and Social Management System
ESIA Ghana Takoradi Port Expansion Comments

Friends of the Earth U.S. writes to provide comments on OPIC’s potential support for the proposed expansion of the Takoradi Port in the Western Region of Ghana.
Myths & Realities of Leaded Aviation Fuel

The September 2016 report catalogues the current use of avgas by piston-engine aircraft (small propeller planes and some helicopters), the gaps in regulations and proposed policy solutions.
Chain Reaction II: How Top Restaurants Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics in Their Meat Supply

Second annual report and scorecard that grades America’s top restaurant chains’ on their policies and practices regarding antibiotics use and transparency in their meat and poultry supply chains.
Swarming the Aisles: Rating Top Retailers on Bee-Friendly and Organic Food

Scientists across the world are warning that we are in the midst of an “insect apocalypse,” due in large part to the overuse of toxic pesticides. Forty percent of insects face extinction in coming…