Friends of the Earth

The amendment would have restored Americans’ right to sue pesticide manufacturers, but Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday refused to let it proceed. WASHINGTON — Friends of the Earth U.S. released the following statement today on U.S. Sen. Cory Booker’s Farm Bill amendment to guarantee Americans’ right to sue pesticide manufacturers when their products cause harm: “We applaud Senator Booker for filing an amendment to reverse Monsanto V.

Friends of the Earth warns that new GMO wheat could lead to the contamination of breads, cereals, and pastas with toxic herbicide glufosinate WASHINGTON — Over 23,000 consumers have signed a petition organized by Friends of the Earth U.S., Beyond Pesticides, Green America, and allied organizations calling on General Mills and other leading food companies to publicly commit to excluding a recently-approved, controversial strain of herbicide-tolerant GMO wheat from their products.

WASHINGTON — A new report from Friends of the Earth U.S. raises urgent concerns about the growing threat of genetically engineered (GE) animals in the U.S. food system. The report updates the organization’s 2019 analysis and highlights emerging scientific evidence and regulatory gaps following recent federal approvals of GE animals for human consumption.

As climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health threats intensify, the food system urgently needs transformative solutions rooted in sustainability, animal welfare, and environmental justice. Instead, genetically engineered (GE) animals are being developed to reinforce the industrial factory farm model — engineering animals to better survive overcrowding, disease, and extreme conditions rather than addressing the root causes of harm.

Liquefied Natural Gas, or LNG, is natural gas that has been cooled to an extremely low temperature – around –260 degrees F (-162 degrees C) – until it transforms into a clear, colorless liquid. At that point, the gas is 600x smaller than its original volume, making it easy to store and ship worldwide. The main appeal of LNG is that it enables the transport of natural gas to places that could not otherwise be reached by pipelines.

The Senate must reject corporate giveaways and massive cuts to conservation and invest in a healthier and more resilient food system WASHINGTON – The Senate Agriculture Committee’s draft Farm Bill, released today, largely mirrors the deeply flawed House bill.

In a significant setback for the pesticide industry and a victory for farmers, farm workers, and communities everywhere, the House of Representatives recently rejected an effort to shield pesticide manufacturers from legal accountability. Buried within a Farm Bill packed with corporate handouts was a “legal immunity” provision that would have prevented people harmed by toxic pesticides from seeking justice in court.

Plant-based foods are foods sourced from plants, such as grains, vegetables, fruits, and plant-based proteins like beans, chickpeas, lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy foods. They contain no animal products and could also be called “vegan.” Plant-forward meals are meals that center on and feature plant-based proteins or other plant-based foods while still containing some animal products. Examples include bean and turkey chili, mushroom-beef burgers, or a tofu and chicken curry.

A growing number of food labels claim to verify that foods are regeneratively grown. But with no widely accepted definition of regenerative agriculture, and each label offering its own interpretation of what qualifies, what do these labels really mean?

Friends of the Earth U.S. joins more than 600 farmer, environmental and anti-hunger organizations opposing the House-passed legislation WASHINGTON – The House just voted 224-200 to pass a deeply flawed Farm Bill that is not only widely unpopular with Americans but also actively harmful.