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U.S. exit from Paris Agreement will accelerate climate crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a highly dramatized Rose Garden event, Donald Trump today announced that the U.S. will begin the process of leaving the Paris climate agreement. Erich Pica, President of Friends of the Earth, U.S., issued the following statement: Today, Donald Trump turned the fate of the planet into a reality T.V. show hosted …

Leaving Paris Agreement makes U.S. foremost climate villain

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – It is being reported today that Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris Agreement. Friends of the Earth U.S. President Erich Pica made the following statement about today’s reports: Donald Trump is on a mission to sacrifice our planet to the fossil fuel industry. By …

Donald Trump endangers American Democracy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the subject of Donald Trump’s swearing-in today as President of the United States, President of Friends of the Earth Erich Pica issued the following statement: The inauguration of Donald Trump is going to test the very foundations of our democracy. Trump is a compulsive liar and a bully who is already …

SMA Lauds U.S. Trade Representative Nominee

Washington, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert Lighthizer to head the U.S. Trade Representative office.  Following the announcement, Steel Manufacturers Association President Philip K. Bell issued a statement:             “Robert Lighthizer is an excellent pick to serve as the U.S. Trade Representative, a position that is vitally important to 21st century steelmakers.  Mr. …