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U.S. Funding for Clean Technology under the UN Climate Convention in 2010

Friends of the Earth's recommendations for budget spending on clean energy technology to be shared with developing nations.

FoE Finds Waxman-Markey Gives Big Bucks to Polluters

Friends of the Earth Analyzes the economic impact of ACES permit allocations.

TV Ad Challenges Iowa’s Radioactive Rate Hike Bill

The watchdog group Friends of the Earth today released a TV ad opposing legislation that would allow MidAmerican Energy to raise electric rates in order to pay for new nuclear reactors—and allow MidAmerican to keep the money regardless of whether the new reactors are actually constructed.

Report Details Consequences of World Bank’s Fossil Fuel Binge

An April 14th report by Friends of the Earth and several other non-governmental organizations highlights the World Bank’s continued detrimental financing of fossil fuels. According to seven case studies of the report “World Bank, Climate Change and Energy Financing: Something Old. Something New?” the Bank’s increase in carbon-intensive financing and support for large-scale energy projects are ineffective at alleviating poverty. To worsen the problem, environmental and social safeguards apply to an ever decreasing share of the Bank’s financing portfolio. In cases where rules do apply, the Bank has not incorporated lessons from previous project failings. Overall, deep questions remain about the institution’s ability to meet is sustainability and development goals.

Letter to the House Against VEETC and Infrastructure for Conventional Ethanol

Coalition of environmental organizations urges support for legislation that eliminates the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) and opposition to diverting public monies into infrastructure for conventional ethanol.

Letter to Senate Against VEETC and Infrastructure for Conventional Ethanol

Coalition of environmental organizations urges support for legislation that eliminates the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) and opposition to diverting public monies into infrastructure for conventional ethanol.

Response to the President's Speech on Energy Security

In response to President Obama’s speech on energy security and its supporting documentation, Friends of the Earth said, “This speech was more about polluting the future than winning it. President Obama today doubled down on his support for dirty energy sources including the nuclear, corn ethanol, oil, natural gas, and coal industries, while going AWOL on a crucial fight over the Clean Air Act."

Environmental Organizations' Letter to President Obama Urging for Nuclear Transparency, Friends of the Earth 3.18.11

Letter expressing concern about conflicting statements from the US and Japanese governments about the risks from radioactive releases and the need to remove members of the public from areas around the nuclear reactors.

U.S. Nuclear Reactors Pose Risks

As in Japan, American reactors are aging, some sit precariously on fault lines and on beaches, and spent fuel storage pools are under-protected. The U.S. has already had close calls, human failure and radioactive releases. Nuclear reactors are also vulnerable to sabotage and terrorist attack.

Obama’s Refusal to Put Brakes on Reactors Called Irresponsible

Friends of the Earth called on the President to stop the construction and licensing of dangerous reactors, to reverse his support for nuclear industry bailouts, and to shift his focus to phasing out aging reactors like those on the brink of meltdown in Japan as quickly and safety as possible.

Experts: What are U.S. Implications of the Japanese Nuclear Reactor Crisis?

Cautions issued on the use of the same aging reactors, huge exposure for taxpayers/ratepayers, lack of emergency preparedness, and emergence of risky MOX fuel.

FoE Reacts to Passage of ACES Through House

On June 26, Friends of the Earth reacts to the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House.

Environmental Groups' Letter to the Senate Against Ethanol Subsidies and Infrastructure Investment

A coalition of 90 groups joined in a letter to the Senate opposing the extension of ethanol subsidies and investment in ethanol infrastructure.

Environmental Groups' Letter to Senator Reid on the CES

Coalition letter from over 140 groups to Senator Reid asking that no nuclear, coal, natural gas or biomass be included in a Clean Energy Standard.

Friends of the Earth's Response to 2011 State of the Union

 

Clean Energy Standard - Letter to President Obama

A letter to President Obama urging him to highlight opportunities for deploying energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies during his 2011 State of the Union. The letter urges the President to resist supporting the Clean Energy Standard because it includes dirty technologies such as nuclear reactors, coal, natural gas and biomass.

Friends of the Earth International Initial Analysis of Cancun Outcome

Friends of the Earth International Initial Analysis of Cancun Outcome: Long-term Cooperative Action and Kyoto Protocol Texts

Friends of the Earth: Capitalizing on climate: The World Bank's Role in climate change and international climate finance

A report by Friends of the Earth.

Dangerous Senate Bill Threatens to Stymie Fight Against Global Warming

Statement by Friends of the Earth on the American Power Act.

FOE: statement on Senate Climate bills

A statement from FOE discussing the Senate bills, including an early statement on KGL.

FOE: statement on Senate Climate bills

A statement from FOE discussing the Senate bills, including an early statement on KGL.

FOE: statement on Senate Climate bills

A statement from FOE discussing the Senate bills, including an early statement on KGL.

FOE Analysis of CLEAR

A breakdown of the Cantwell-Coillins Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act from Friends of the Earth.

FOE Statement on CLEAR

A Statement from Friends of the Earth on the introduction of the Cantwell-Collins CLEAR Act.

FOE Statement on FY11 budget proposal

Friend's of the Earth reacts to Obama's fy11 budget proposal that ends $36 billion in polluter giveaways, but also provides $55 billion in bailouts for the nuclear industry.

Friends of the Earth Statement on Climate Bill Action in Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

Press release from Friends of the Earth, with comments by FOE President Erich Pica, on the passage of S. 1733 in Senate EPW Committee on November 5, 2009.

Friends of the Earth U.S. Reaction: Sham Deal Requires Nothing, Accomplishes Nothing

Press Release from Friends on the Earth U.S. on December 18, 2009 in reaction to the end of the Copenhagen climate summit with statement from President Erich Pica, "“Climate negotiations in Copenhagen have yielded a sham agreement with no real requirements for any countries. This is not a strong deal or a just one -- it isn’t even a real one."

Friends of the Earth Reacts to Introduction of Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Press release from Friends of the Earth on the introduction of Senate climate and energy legislation, with statements from FOE president Erich Pica.

Subprime Carbon: Re-thinking the world's largest new derivatives market

A March 2009 Friends of the Earth report which finds that both proposed and existing federal climate change legislation does not provide adequate regulation for carbon markets. The report offers advice on how the US must govern the carbon derivatives market to be effective.

Subprime Carbon – Offsets & Lessons from the Credit Crisis

Two-page position paper by Friends of the Earth that says proposed federal cap-and-trade legislation poses the same risks and challenges of those in the mortgage-lending industry.

The World Bank and Climate Change

Overview of the World Bank's efforts to help developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts.

Global Warming Emissions Reduction Targets and Offsetting: Implications for an International Climate Agreement

Fact sheet from Friends of the Earth on the state of negotiations in the Fall of 2009, calling for stronger emissions reduction pledges and a reduction in carbon offsetting.

Legal Structure: Implications for a Copenhagen Agreement's Effectiveness

Fact sheet from Friends of the Earth on the legal structure of the international negotiations, including the two-track negotiation process.

Financing Clean Energy and Protecting against Climate Impacts in Developing Countries: Implications for an International Climate Agreement

Fact sheet from Friends of the Earth calling for adequate funding for adaptation and mitigation needs, a new funds delivery mechanism, and the commitment of public funds from developed countries.