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The ScienTIST advocacy Toolkit outlines a structured approach for scientists to introduce themselves to policymakers, emphasizing the importance of establishing credibility as both a technical expert and a constituent. It provides a specific script and strategic advice to ensure the 'ask' remains the central focus of the interaction, while offering indicators to measure the success of such engagements beyond an immediate commitment.

The text calls for the US Senate to reject Andrew Wheeler's nomination for Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, describing him as a "long-time fossil fuel lobbyist with a record of climate denial" who would maintain the "Trump-Pruitt agenda of fossil fuel worship and corporate favoritism."

Friends of the Earth condemns a two-year US budget deal that increases the Pentagon budget by $160 billion while providing only $128 billion for social and environmental spending, alongside tax subsidies for fossil fuels and biomass.

The report examines the transition from traditional gray infrastructure to green infrastructure (GI) for stormwater management. It argues that because the benefits of GI are collective while costs are private, public intervention via economic instruments—specifically stormwater markets—is necessary to bridge the investment gap. The document details various price-based and quantity-based instruments, such as stormwater retention credits and environmental impact bonds, and analyzes their application in cities like Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Halifax.

Friends of the Earth condemned TransCanada following a leak of approximately 210,000 gallons of oil from the Keystone pipeline in northeastern South Dakota, citing the company's poor safety record and calling for fossil fuels to remain in the ground to avoid climate catastrophe.

Friends of the Earth coordinated a campaign involving over 70,000 signatures and member outreach to oppose the nomination of Sam Clovis as USDA Chief Scientist, citing his lack of scientific background and climate denial. The effort, combined with political pressure from Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and news of Clovis's involvement in the Russia investigation, led to Clovis withdrawing his nomination.

The document argues that federal fuel economy and vehicle emissions standards set by the EPA and NHTSA provide significant financial and environmental benefits to Washington, DC, including household savings, job creation, and emissions reductions.

The 2016 assessment reveals a significant decline in elephant ivory availability in historical physical markets like New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, potentially due to state-level bans. However, the market appears to be pivoting toward online platforms and states without strict regulations, such as Washington, DC and Oregon. The report documents 1,589 items in physical retail and 2,056 items across six online platforms, noting widespread confusion among vendors regarding legal exemptions and a trend of mislabeling ivory as 'bone' or 'mammoth' to evade detection.

The author calls for a large turnout at the 2017 Peoples Climate March in Washington, D.C., to signal that Americans still care about climate change despite the political climate of the Trump administration. The text highlights the 2014 march as a catalyst for previous U.S. climate actions, such as the Clean Power Plan and the Paris agreement, and emphasizes the need for solidarity and systemic political accountability to protect the planet.

CIEL supports the March for Science to defend the role of empirical evidence in policy and law, specifically highlighting the need for science-based identification criteria for endocrine disruptors (EDCs) in the European Union to prevent health issues like cancers and infertility.

The author examines the tension between the Israeli legal system and religious nationalist settlers, highlighting the evacuation of the Amona outpost and the introduction of the 'regulation law' to legalize settlements on private Palestinian land. The text argues that these actions, supported by politicians like Binyamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennett, challenge the rule of law and contradict international law, which views all civilian settlements in Palestinian territory as illegal. It further critiques the Trump administration's perceived lack of knowledge and weak stance on settlements and anti-Semitism during its early interactions with Netanyahu.

The WRI Sustainable Catering & Events Policy mandates that food ordered with WRI funds for U.S. office events be vegetarian and vegan. It provides a framework for selecting vendors based on sustainability, outlines strict rules against high-impact meats like beef, lamb, and goat, and sets protocols for reducing food and material waste. The policy is grounded in WRI research indicating that shifting away from animal-based proteins is essential for limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius and reducing agricultural land-use change.

Friends of the Earth (U.S.) argues that Donald Trump's presidency endangers the foundations of American democracy and the U.S. Constitution. The organization pledges to fight attacks on laws protecting air, water, and food supplies, while supporting public protests and congressional resistance to the new administration.

The document argues that urban water and sanitation systems in Alberta face significant risks from increasing temperatures, precipitation shifts, and extreme weather events. To build resilience, it advocates for a 'multi-barrier' approach to robustness, the integration of redundancy through source water diversity and decentralized treatment, and the promotion of resourcefulness via low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure. Specific recommendations for Calgary and Edmonton include conducting stochastic hydrology analysis on source watersheds, reviewing regulatory obstacles to decentralized water technologies, and exploring economic instruments like stormwater levies and water trading systems.

Friends of the Earth U.S. vows to fight the administration of President-elect Donald Trump to protect the environment, citing previous successful resistance against the George W. Bush administration and ongoing movements such as the Standing Rock Sioux and Keep it in the Ground.

The document outlines how developing countries can utilize domestic public funds to ensure predictable resources for climate adaptation. It emphasizes integrating adaptation into national planning and budgeting cycles, using fiscal tools like taxes and green bonds to generate revenue, and implementing tracking systems to monitor adaptation spending and demonstrate national ownership.

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The document outlines how developing countries can utilize domestic public funds to implement National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It emphasizes integrating adaptation into national budget cycles, using fiscal tools like taxes and green bonds to raise revenue, and implementing monitoring systems to track adaptation spending. Examples include Togo's budgeting manual, the Philippines' local adaptation fund, and Indonesia's fossil fuel subsidy reform.

The document outlines how developing countries can integrate climate adaptation into national budgeting and use domestic fiscal tools to fund resilience. It highlights the importance of coordinating between climate-sensitive sectors and finance ministries, using instruments like fuel taxes and green bonds, and implementing tracking systems to demonstrate country ownership and identify funding gaps.

The report finds that millions of Latinos in the US are disproportionately exposed to toxic air pollutants and ozone from oil and gas infrastructure, leading to significant health burdens. It highlights that 1.81 million Latinos live within a half-mile of such facilities and 1.78 million live in counties where cancer risks exceed EPA concern levels. The document argues that poverty and lack of health insurance exacerbate these risks, and calls for the EPA to regulate existing facilities, not just new ones, to protect public health and address climate change.