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A Brown Cloud Over the Golden State

The report, based on interviews with residents, government data and past studies, focuses on Tulare County, the home of one third of California’s dairy cows and 11% of manure digesters in the U.S.

Red Lines for a Green Future: Exploring Exclusionary Approaches to Protecting Biodiversity and People

A new report from Friends of the Earth US explores how China's ECR framework can inspire global financial institutions, particularly Chinese banks, to adopt exclusionary financing policies in their investments.

Financing for Biodiverse Futures? Key Considerations for Financial Institutions to Stop and Reverse Biodiversity Loss

A new report from Friends of the Earth US explains how banks and financiers must align with the GBF and develop a biodiversity plan.

Exiting Petrochemicals: A Policy Guide for Financial Institutions

Exiting Petrochemicals: A Policy Guide for Financial Institutions serves as a roadmap for responsibly exiting the sector and remedying harms. 

EXIM fossil fuel projects briefing

The US Export-Import Bank (US EXIM) is considering financing for international fossil fuel projects with lifetime emissions equivalent to more than 5,058,556,750 tonnes CO2e.

Plant-Based Trends in California’s School Lunches (2024)

Friends of the Earth’s new report provides a 5-year snapshot comparing 2019 and 2023 school menu entrées served at the 25 largest school districts across the state.

Cultivating Conflict: How Astra Agro Lestari, Brands, and Big Finance Capitalize on Indonesia’s Governance Gaps

Cultivating Conflict details how land conflicts and a lack of accountability enables palm oil company AAL’s controversial operations.

Still Misguided: The US continues to support oil & gas projects at the World Bank Group

The World Bank Group has continued to support fossil fuel projects across the globe with the support of the United States.

Flame Wars: Misinformation and Wildfire in Canada’s Climate Conversation

The climate disinformation trends in the U.S. that are blocking climate policy are clearly being echoed in Canada.

Making a Bad Situation Worse: Manure Digesters at Mega Dairies in Wisconsin

The report documents the harmful community impacts associated with the rapid growth of anaerobic digesters in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin.