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Friends of the Earth criticizes President Bush's energy plan, stating it would increase oil imports by 85% over 20 years and fails to address fuel efficiency or renewable energy. The organization opposes the plan's focus on nuclear power and the expedited siting of liquefied natural gas terminals.

A joint statement by Friends of the Earth and ten other environmental and consumer advocacy organizations criticizing a U.S. energy bill for failing to address global warming or oil dependence while providing subsidies to the fossil fuel and nuclear industries.

A statement from Friends of the Earth criticizing a congressional energy plan for failing to reduce oil dependence, rolling back environmental protections, and prioritizing polluting industries over renewable energy.

A joint press statement from Friends of the Earth, the National Parks Conservation Association, Natural Resources Defense Council, and The Wilderness Society urging the Department of Interior to abandon a secret rewrite of national park policies led by Paul Hoffman.

A statement by Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder outlining specific policy demands and questions for President Bush regarding the recovery from Hurricane Katrina and energy policy.

A statement by Friends of the Earth legislative director Sara Zdeb criticizing the provision of billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded subsidies and tax cuts to major oil companies while they report record profits and consumers face rising energy costs.

A statement by Friends of the Earth arguing that nuclear power is an unsuitable solution for global warming due to risks of radioactive waste, weapons proliferation, and inefficiency compared to energy efficiency measures.

A statement by Norman Dean, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, regarding the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case on whether the Bush Administration must regulate carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act.

David Hirsch of Friends of the Earth critiques President Bush's approach to global warming, rejecting the notion that the man-made nature of climate change is debatable and arguing against the viability of 'clean coal' and nuclear power as solutions.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder issued a statement arguing that oil dependence is dangerous and contributes to the climate crisis. He cited several recent spills, including a 1.4 million gallon spill by a Japan-bound tanker, a 528,000 gallon spill in the Philippines, a leak contaminating 60 miles of the Lebanese coast, and leaks in BP's Alaskan pipeline. Blackwelder called for the replacement of oil with clean energy and improved efficiency to avoid air and water pollution and severe health consequences.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder condemned President Bush's global warming strategy as a "charade" intended to derail international talks, noting that the United States produces 25 percent of global greenhouse gases.

A statement by Friends of the Earth-U.S. opposing the inclusion of mandates and incentives for liquid coal in a pending Senate energy bill, arguing that such measures would undermine efforts to reduce global warming emissions.

Friends of the Earth-U.S. President Brent Blackwelder criticized President George Bush's 'major emitters' summit on global warming, arguing that the administration's voluntary approach and separate meetings sidetrack the United Nations process and isolate the United States.