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A statement from leaders of national organizations urging the U.S. Senate to reject Mike Pompeo's nomination for Secretary of State, citing his climate change denial, hawkish foreign policy views, and record on human rights.

Friends of the Earth urges the Senate to reject the nomination of Andrew Wheeler as Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, describing him as a fossil fuel lobbyist and climate denier.

Friends of the Earth criticizes a two-year congressional budget deal for increasing the Pentagon budget by $160 billion while providing only $128 billion for social and environmental spending, and for including tax subsidies for fossil fuels and biomass.

Friends of the Earth opposes a draft 5-year oil and gas leasing plan by the Trump administration that would expand offshore drilling off the coast of California. The organization highlights the risks of environmental disaster and supports state-level legislation in California to block the necessary fossil fuel infrastructure for new leases.

A joint statement by a coalition of environmental organizations expressing solidarity with 'the Dreamers' and calling on the US Congress to reopen the government with a funding deal that ensures their protection.

Friends of the Earth issued a statement following TransCanada's announcement that approximately 210,000 gallons of oil leaked from the Keystone pipeline in northeastern South Dakota, calling for fossil fuels to be kept in the ground to prevent climate catastrophe.

Friends of the Earth led a campaign to oppose the nomination of Sam Clovis as Chief Scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, citing his lack of scientific background and climate denial. The effort, which included gathering over 70,000 signatures and coordinating with progressive organizations, contributed to pressure on the Senate. Clovis eventually withdrew his nomination following reports of his involvement in the Russia investigation.

A case study by Friends of the Earth detailing the successful effort to stop the proposed Gateway Pacific coal terminal in northwest Washington, which was denied federal permits to protect the treaty rights of the Lummi Nation.

Friends of the Earth criticizes a Department of Energy study on electrical grid reliability, arguing it ignores climate change and serves as a pretext to subsidize the coal and nuclear industries.

Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica responded to reports that State Department undersecretary Tom Shannon is expected to sign a cross-border permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline, stating that the decision will increase resistance to the Trump administration's policies and that the organization will pursue legal and state-level actions to stop the project.

A statement from Friends of the Earth regarding the appointment of Rex Tillerson, CEO of ExxonMobil, as U.S. Secretary of State, outlining potential conflicts of interest and risks to climate and environmental policy.

Friends of the Earth International issued a statement condemning the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in the United States, citing threats to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe's water, sacred lands, and culture. The organization denounces the use of military-grade force and human rights violations against peaceful protesters and calls on the U.S. government to withdraw permits and global banks to cease financing the project.

A collective statement from the Friends of the Earth International network, issued during their 2016 Biennial General Meeting in Indonesia, condemning the election of Donald Trump and his proposed policies regarding the environment, human rights, and immigration.

A statement from Friends of the Earth U.S. President Erich Pica pledging to resist the administration of President-elect Donald Trump to protect the environment and address systemic issues of equality, race, and class.

A statement from Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica urging the organization's 750,000 members and allies to vote in the November 8 election to secure an environmental majority in government to protect laws and end fossil fuel subsidies.

A statement from Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica expressing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement following a series of violent incidents in July 2016, and committing the organization to deeper internal reassessment regarding racial justice.

Friends of the Earth argues that the U.S. federal coal leasing program is non-competitive, financially outdated, and climate-destructive. The organization calls for a halt to lease sales until reforms are enacted, including closing royalty loopholes, incorporating the social cost of carbon into pricing, and establishing public interest criteria for leases, asserting that most fossil fuel reserves must remain in the ground to avoid climate catastrophe.

A fact sheet by Friends of the Earth detailing how climate change and extreme weather patterns threaten the production of common Valentine's Day gifts, including chocolate, coffee, wine, flowers, and other agricultural products.

Friends of the Earth urges President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline, arguing that public opposition is widespread and that political survival for Democrats depends on prioritizing environmental protection over oil industry interests.

Friends of the Earth states that the United States and the world must rapidly transition to clean renewables, such as wind and solar, to avoid severe climate disruption and prevent long-term dependence on fossil fuels like coal and natural gas.