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This briefing from Friends of the Earth analyzes the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the October 2010 UN climate negotiations in Tianjin, China. It argues that the lack of domestic climate legislation in the United States has eroded its international bargaining power, potentially leading other nations to pursue mitigation efforts without U.S. involvement and increasing the leverage of developing countries.

A memorandum from Friends of the Earth urging journalists to increase in-depth reporting on the unambiguous connections between climate change and the extreme weather events observed during the summer of 2010.

A glossary of terms related to biofuels, focusing on definitions of fuel types, the role of corn ethanol in the United States, and the financial mechanisms and lobbying efforts surrounding ethanol production.

Friends of the Earth criticizes the 'American Power Act,' a cap and trade bill drafted by Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman, arguing that it undermines existing environmental protections and benefits industrial polluters.

This fact sheet from Friends of the Earth argues that biofuels are not a clean alternative to oil, as they cause environmentally harmful spills, aquatic life die-offs, and air pollution, while lacking adequate government oversight and standardized cleanup procedures.

A statement by Friends of the Earth urging President Obama to move beyond attendance at the Copenhagen climate negotiations and commit the United States to mandatory greenhouse gas emission reductions and global leadership on climate justice.

Friends of the Earth criticizes Chrysler for abandoning its electric vehicle production goals after receiving $15.3 billion in taxpayer-funded bailout money, warning of significant increases in carbon dioxide emissions.

A statement from Friends of the Earth written during international climate negotiations in Bangkok, criticizing the United States for obstructing progress toward a strong international climate treaty.

Friends of the Earth issued a statement criticizing the Kerry-Boxer draft climate bill, arguing that it contains significant loopholes and insufficient emissions targets to effectively combat climate change.

A statement from Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder supporting a Greenpeace action at Mount Rushmore and criticizing the Obama administration's lack of leadership and urgency regarding the global climate crisis.

A statement from Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder praising Representative Pete Stark for voting against the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, which Stark characterized as a missed opportunity to confront global warming with bold action.

Friends of the Earth expresses strong opposition to a comprehensive climate change bill that passed a congressional committee on May 21, 2009, arguing that the legislation is insufficient to prevent catastrophic global warming and favors corporate polluters over the public interest.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder issued a statement announcing that the organization cannot support the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, arguing that the legislation is insufficient to address climate change and has been influenced by oil and coal interests.

A joint statement by Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, and Public Citizen expressing concern over reported compromises to the American Clean Energy & Security Act within the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder outlines the challenges facing the U.S. transportation sector, noting its high contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and oil consumption. He calls for systemic reform to meet President-elect Obama's climate goals and expresses cautious hope that nominee Ray LaHood, despite a poor overall environmental record, may support visionary transportation policy due to his history of supporting passenger rail and public transit.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International criticizing industrialized Annex I countries for their lack of commitment to emission reductions and financial support for developing nations during climate talks in Poznan.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder criticized President Bush's planned energy agenda for the State of the Union address, arguing that promoting coal, oil, and nuclear power constitutes 'false solutions' that exacerbate global warming.

Friends of the Earth issued a statement criticizing the Lieberman-Warner substitute amendment, arguing that while it improves mass transportation funding and citizen rebates, it weakens emissions caps and fails to meet scientific requirements to avoid catastrophic warming.

An open letter from several environmental organizations urging President Bush and the U.S. Congress to prioritize combating global climate change over continued military expenditures and the proposed troop surge in Iraq.

Friends of the Earth-U.S. issued a statement clarifying that it has no affiliation with Club4Climate, a U.K.-based firm, and does not support its claims that a party on a Greek island can help save the world, citing the emissions from aircraft as antithetical to fighting global warming.