Kate Horner, International Climate and Energy Campaigner, reports from Accra, Ghana, where she is working actively to influence the next round of the United Nations Climate Change negotiations underway there. Read Kate's reports from the talks here, describing Friends of the Earth's collaboration with our international partners to push for a just and effective global climate deal.  If you would like to know more about last year's climate talks in Bali, Indonesia, which set up the framework for this meeting in Ghana, click here to read Elizabeth Bast's reports from those meetings. Read More | Press Release Washington Post: Delegates told to speed up talks on climate change Reuters: UN Climate Change Talks Begin in Ghana Dot Earth: Tossed Food is Also Lost Water Huffington Post: What Bush Didn't Promise

Big Oil Takes Our Tax Dollars

Friends of the Earth’s new analysis shows that even though the oil and gas industry is experiencing record profits, it is set to receive at least $33 billion in handouts from taxpayers over the next five years. These companies stand to gain at least $23.2 billion from tax loopholes, $3.8 billion in royalty rollbacks, $1.6 billion in direct subsidies for research and development, and $4.3 billion through accounting gimmicks. The tax giveaways have increased dramatically since the passage of a Republican-drafted energy bill in 2005.

Read the Report | Press Release

Thank Al Gore for His Leadership!

Former Vice President Al Gore responded to the energy crisis with a groundbreaking speech July 17, arguing forcefully that the United States can and must launch an ambitious effort to generate "100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years."

Let's show Al we've got his back.  Sign our letter thanking him for his leadership and tell him you support his call for a clean energy economy in 10 years.

Killer Cribs: Protecting Infants and Children from Toxic Exposure

Friends of the Earth has found that commonly used baby and children's products and upholstered household furniture contain dangerous levels of toxic chemicals called halogenated fire retardants.

The study finds that these toxic chemicals appear in a high percentage of portable cribs, strollers, car seats and infant carriers. Due to their prevalence in common household products, these chemicals have been found in breast milk and in children. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to the health effects of these chemicals as they impact development at critical stages of growth.

Take Action | Learn More about Killer Cribs | Press Release | Safe Baby Products | Part One and Part Two of CBS Evening News | Press Conference

EPA Administrator Must Resign!

Adm. Steven Johnson appears to be on course to do as much damage as possible to the EPA in the remaining months of President Bush's presidency. In just the last month, Johnson has shown contempt for his agency's mandate, its employees' viewpoints, and its independence from political manipulation. His abrogation of duty is a betrayal to the EPA's mission and Friends of the Earth calls for his resignation.

Visit our Coalition Member's website: Whistleblowers, Washington, D.C.

Chairman Markey's Timeline: Waiting on the EPA
Washington Post: EPA Scientists complain about political pressure

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