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Friends of the Earth (Action), Inc. defends the environment and champions a healthy and just world.
The AI lifecycle – from creating microchips to energy-intensive data centers – emits significant air pollution, uses significant water resources, and threatens biodiversity and endangered species.
January 22, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The AI lifecycle – from creating microchips to energy-intensive data centers – emits significant air pollution, uses significant water resources, and threatens biodiversity and endangered species.
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NEW: After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area
Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.
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Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.
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After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area
Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.
capitalbnews.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
NEW: After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area
Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.
capitalbnews.org/data-center-...
Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.
capitalbnews.org/data-center-...
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After a white county in South Carolina rejected a data center, developers have sets their sights on a Black community for a proposed data center complex the size of 1,200 football fields
After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area
Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.
capitalbnews.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
After a white county in South Carolina rejected a data center, developers have sets their sights on a Black community for a proposed data center complex the size of 1,200 football fields
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The AFL-CIO, which represents some 15 million workers across the US, is backing a planned Minnesota economic blackout to protest ICE.
America's largest labor movement joins the fight against ICE
The AFL-CIO, which represents some 15 million workers across the US, is backing a planned Minnesota economic blackout to protest ICE.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The AFL-CIO, which represents some 15 million workers across the US, is backing a planned Minnesota economic blackout to protest ICE.
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When we started this list of Minnesota businesses taking part in the Jan. 23 economic blackout we didn't realize quite what an undertaking it would be, but we are now at more than 250 and counting.
Keep 'em coming!
Keep 'em coming!
List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:27 AM
When we started this list of Minnesota businesses taking part in the Jan. 23 economic blackout we didn't realize quite what an undertaking it would be, but we are now at more than 250 and counting.
Keep 'em coming!
Keep 'em coming!
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SEIU, which represents nearly 2 million workers around US, are holding Friday actions in solidarity with the Minnesota economic blackout, from the Twin Cities to Orlando, to Columbus, to Phoenix, to Seattle, to Boston, to LA, to New York.
January 20, 2026 at 5:32 PM
SEIU, which represents nearly 2 million workers around US, are holding Friday actions in solidarity with the Minnesota economic blackout, from the Twin Cities to Orlando, to Columbus, to Phoenix, to Seattle, to Boston, to LA, to New York.
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Call to Action: This Friday, Minnesota is being called to stand together in real, visible solidarity. Labor unions, faith leaders, and community organizers are urging people across the state to plan ahead and take part in a Minnesota Economic Blackout do not work, do not attend school, and do not
January 21, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Call to Action: This Friday, Minnesota is being called to stand together in real, visible solidarity. Labor unions, faith leaders, and community organizers are urging people across the state to plan ahead and take part in a Minnesota Economic Blackout do not work, do not attend school, and do not
“Our communities, air, water and land are not playgrounds for billionaires chasing another buck."
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Elon Musk’s xAI datacenter generating extra electricity illegally, regulator rules
Win for Memphis activists who say ‘Colossus’ facilities add extra pollution to already overburdened communities
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January 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM
“Our communities, air, water and land are not playgrounds for billionaires chasing another buck."
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Today, the Supreme Court decided that it will take up a case involving Bayer’s Roundup weedkiller that could effectively curtail people’s ability to sue pesticide corporations for cancer
Meanwhile, Trump’s DOJ has urged the SCOTUS to side with pesticide giant Bayer
Meanwhile, Trump’s DOJ has urged the SCOTUS to side with pesticide giant Bayer
Supreme Court Takes Up Bayer Appeal in Case That Could Gut Americans’ Right to Sue Pesticide Makers
We condemn Trump's DOJ for urging Justices to side with Bayer and weaken protections for people allegedly harmed by pesticides
foe.org
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Today, the Supreme Court decided that it will take up a case involving Bayer’s Roundup weedkiller that could effectively curtail people’s ability to sue pesticide corporations for cancer
Meanwhile, Trump’s DOJ has urged the SCOTUS to side with pesticide giant Bayer
Meanwhile, Trump’s DOJ has urged the SCOTUS to side with pesticide giant Bayer
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If the appeal is successful, the plaintiffs will move forward on the merits in the district court, seeking to declare the orders unconstitutional, block their implementation, and reaffirm that no president is above the Constitution. Get case updates: youthvgov.org/join
January 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
If the appeal is successful, the plaintiffs will move forward on the merits in the district court, seeking to declare the orders unconstitutional, block their implementation, and reaffirm that no president is above the Constitution. Get case updates: youthvgov.org/join
VICTORY! A bill was just signed into law to expand access to nondairy milk options for students!
Under current law, students are only guaranteed a substitute for cow’s milk if a parent submits a doctor’s note documenting a disability.
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Under current law, students are only guaranteed a substitute for cow’s milk if a parent submits a doctor’s note documenting a disability.
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Expanding Access to Non-dairy Milk in Schools
For far too long, students have been denied access to nutritious plant-based beverages at lunch. This bill changes that.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
VICTORY! A bill was just signed into law to expand access to nondairy milk options for students!
Under current law, students are only guaranteed a substitute for cow’s milk if a parent submits a doctor’s note documenting a disability.
foe.org/victory-stor...
Under current law, students are only guaranteed a substitute for cow’s milk if a parent submits a doctor’s note documenting a disability.
foe.org/victory-stor...
The Interior Department wants to open the entire 1.56-million-acre Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge to oil and gas leasing.
We’re teaming up with other conservation groups to take them to court for violating numerous laws — including the Endangered Species Act.
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We’re teaming up with other conservation groups to take them to court for violating numerous laws — including the Endangered Species Act.
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Groups Challenge Arctic Refuge Leases and Drilling Plan
Without a doubt, new oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will harm and kill polar bears.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The Interior Department wants to open the entire 1.56-million-acre Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge to oil and gas leasing.
We’re teaming up with other conservation groups to take them to court for violating numerous laws — including the Endangered Species Act.
foe.org/news/groups-...
We’re teaming up with other conservation groups to take them to court for violating numerous laws — including the Endangered Species Act.
foe.org/news/groups-...
A major agreement to protect the Amazon — and its Indigenous communities — is falling apart after 20 years
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A major agreement to protect the Amazon is falling apart after 20 years
Amid changing political headwinds, the moratorium on soy-driven deforestation is in danger. What now?
grist.org
January 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
A major agreement to protect the Amazon — and its Indigenous communities — is falling apart after 20 years
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What if thousands of us ran for local office on climate?
Here's where to start: a free, virtual, 6-part training series for climate leaders that want to take the next step towards running for office (or staffing electoral campaigns): runforclimate.org
Here's where to start: a free, virtual, 6-part training series for climate leaders that want to take the next step towards running for office (or staffing electoral campaigns): runforclimate.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
What if thousands of us ran for local office on climate?
Here's where to start: a free, virtual, 6-part training series for climate leaders that want to take the next step towards running for office (or staffing electoral campaigns): runforclimate.org
Here's where to start: a free, virtual, 6-part training series for climate leaders that want to take the next step towards running for office (or staffing electoral campaigns): runforclimate.org
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What if thousands of us ran for local office on climate?? Here's where to start: our free, virtual, 6-part 2026 Run for Climate Training series. actionnetwork.org/forms/apply-...
December 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
What if thousands of us ran for local office on climate?? Here's where to start: our free, virtual, 6-part 2026 Run for Climate Training series. actionnetwork.org/forms/apply-...
"It’s hard to see how the EPA’s decision protects anyone’s health. It does, however, protect the big chemical corporations that make and use these chemicals."
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EPA sides with chemical industry on toxic phthalates, putting corporate interests ahead of families - Toxic-Free Future
EPA sides with the chemical industry on toxic phthalates, ignoring science and prioritizing corporate interests over families' health.
toxicfreefuture.org
January 12, 2026 at 3:57 PM
"It’s hard to see how the EPA’s decision protects anyone’s health. It does, however, protect the big chemical corporations that make and use these chemicals."
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toxicfreefuture.org/blog/epa-sid...
"Cyclobutrifluram and isocycloseram may never be household names. But they’re likely to contribute to chemical contamination in water and food consumed in many millions of households for generations to come"
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January 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
"Cyclobutrifluram and isocycloseram may never be household names. But they’re likely to contribute to chemical contamination in water and food consumed in many millions of households for generations to come"
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Trump is withdrawing the US from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — the international treaty established to combat the climate crisis.
Trump and his regime are anti-science and anti-human rights as they take a machete to international laws & norms
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Trump and his regime are anti-science and anti-human rights as they take a machete to international laws & norms
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Statement on Trump’s Withdrawal from International Climate Agreements
As they take a machete to international laws, Trump’s withdrawal from dozens of conventions, treaties & organizations should surprise no one
foe.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Trump is withdrawing the US from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — the international treaty established to combat the climate crisis.
Trump and his regime are anti-science and anti-human rights as they take a machete to international laws & norms
foe.org/news/stateme...
Trump and his regime are anti-science and anti-human rights as they take a machete to international laws & norms
foe.org/news/stateme...
This week, the House Appropriations Committee removed a provision from its spending bill that would have given pesticide manufacturers legal immunity from lawsuits claiming their products harmed people.
This is a HUGE win for farmers, rural communities, and children!
This is a HUGE win for farmers, rural communities, and children!
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
This week, the House Appropriations Committee removed a provision from its spending bill that would have given pesticide manufacturers legal immunity from lawsuits claiming their products harmed people.
This is a HUGE win for farmers, rural communities, and children!
This is a HUGE win for farmers, rural communities, and children!
Thanks to our fans, we are one of the first winners of a 2025 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits! Read inspiring stories about us and add your own!
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January 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Thanks to our fans, we are one of the first winners of a 2025 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits! Read inspiring stories about us and add your own!
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Deputy Chair @repilhan.bsky.social : “Trump’s invasion of Venezuela is blatantly illegal and unconstitutional. He has no authority to deploy U.S. forces into foreign countries to bomb them, capture heads of state, and overthrow governments in regime-change wars.”
January 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Deputy Chair @repilhan.bsky.social : “Trump’s invasion of Venezuela is blatantly illegal and unconstitutional. He has no authority to deploy U.S. forces into foreign countries to bomb them, capture heads of state, and overthrow governments in regime-change wars.”
The military conflict in Venezuela and the abduction of Venezuela President Nicholas Madero is illegal
This imperialistic military action should be seen as nothing more than Trump attempting to illegally usurp control of the largest oil reserves in the world from the Venezuelan people
This imperialistic military action should be seen as nothing more than Trump attempting to illegally usurp control of the largest oil reserves in the world from the Venezuelan people
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) pushes for war powers resolution vote, to ensure Congress authorizes military actions
Kaine: "Whether Donald Trump wants to follow the Constitution or not does not give a pass to members of Congress to not follow the Constitution"
Kaine: "Whether Donald Trump wants to follow the Constitution or not does not give a pass to members of Congress to not follow the Constitution"
January 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The military conflict in Venezuela and the abduction of Venezuela President Nicholas Madero is illegal
This imperialistic military action should be seen as nothing more than Trump attempting to illegally usurp control of the largest oil reserves in the world from the Venezuelan people
This imperialistic military action should be seen as nothing more than Trump attempting to illegally usurp control of the largest oil reserves in the world from the Venezuelan people
We stand in solidarity with Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean in denouncing and condemning the military aggression of the United States, which violates the sovereignty and self-determination of the Venezuelan people.
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Solidaridad con el pueblo venezolano ante la agresión imperialista – Amigos de la Tierra de América Latina y el Caribe
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January 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
We stand in solidarity with Friends of the Earth Latin America and the Caribbean in denouncing and condemning the military aggression of the United States, which violates the sovereignty and self-determination of the Venezuelan people.
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There is a frenzy to build massive AI data centers across the country. This is putting a humongous strain on our climate and communities.
AI is extraordinarily water intensive, and it jeopardizes the stability of communities’ energy grids.
AI is extraordinarily water intensive, and it jeopardizes the stability of communities’ energy grids.
December 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
There is a frenzy to build massive AI data centers across the country. This is putting a humongous strain on our climate and communities.
AI is extraordinarily water intensive, and it jeopardizes the stability of communities’ energy grids.
AI is extraordinarily water intensive, and it jeopardizes the stability of communities’ energy grids.
A landmark declaration at COP30 is calling on governments, society, academia and funders to rally against climate disinformation campaigns pushed by fossil fuel companies!
December 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A landmark declaration at COP30 is calling on governments, society, academia and funders to rally against climate disinformation campaigns pushed by fossil fuel companies!