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Rainforest Action Network Announces Lindsey Allen as Acting Executive Director

Release Date: 
Thursday, February 7, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO—Today, the Board of Directors at Rainforest Action Network has announced the appointment of Lindsey Allen, RAN's Forest Program Director, as Acting Executive Director for the organization.  

Rainforest Action Network Supports Appalachian Health Emergency Act

Release Date: 
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC—Today lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced the Appalachian Community Health Emergency Act (ACHE Act, HR 526) to protect Appalachian families and communities from the nation’s most extreme form of coal mining, mountaintop removal.

Rainforest Action Network Responds to Asia Pulp and Paper’s New Forest Commitments

Release Date: 
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

CONTACTS:

In the US: Laurel Sutherlin, 415.246.0161

In Indonesia: Lafcadio Cortesi, 62 821 45731116

Selenium Pollution at Coal Mines Could Spell Trouble at Alpha

Release Date: 
Monday, February 4, 2013

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SAN FRANCISCO—New research released today in a Coal Risk Update by the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) details how selenium discharges could expose Alpha Natural Resources to financial risks from water contamination at mountaintop removal mines. In 2012, environmental groups filed four separate lawsuits alleging repeated pollution violations at mine outfalls that could cost the company millions.

Community Dialogue to Focus on Banks’ Role in Climate Change

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

BOSTON–Rainforest Action Network (RAN) will present Banks, Climate Justice and the Green Economy tonight at the Democracy Center in Cambridge at 6:30 p.m. The first of several events planned in the Greater Boston area, the dialogue will focus on banks’ responsibility to address climate impacts stemming from financing fossil fuels like coal. Speakers include social justice advocate and business leader Bob Massie, Harvard divestment activist Alli Welton, and Rabbi Margie Klein of Moishe House Boston, among others.

Memorial Event to Honor Environmental Leader

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Friday, January 25, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO—Hundreds are expected to memorialize environmental leader Rebecca Tarbotton at the Herbst Theater Saturday at 5 p.m. There will be words and inspiration from environmental and social justice leaders and musician Sean Hayes in a Celebration of Life memorial event to honor the legacy of Rebecca Tarbotton. Admired by many for her visionary work protecting rainforests, pushing for the transition to a clean energy economy and defending human rights, Tarbotton died unexpectedly December 26, 2012, at the age of 39.

Seismic Shift in US Publishing Sector as Major Players Shun Rainforest Destruction

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Friday, January 25, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO– HarperCollins’ recent public commitment to no longer source paper connected to endangered rainforests signifies a fundamental, sector-wide shift in the US publishing industry. This move by HarperCollins is on the heels of a major announcement in October by Disney, which released a comprehensive global paper policy covering the company’s vast array of businesses and licensees.

Just over two years ago, independent fiber tests revealed paper linked to Indonesian rainforest destruction in books sold by nearly all top American publishers.

Rainforest Action Network mourns the unexpected loss of our visionary Executive Director Rebecca Tarbotton

Release Date: 
Friday, December 28, 2012

 

SAN FRANCISCO (12.28.12)—Rainforest Action Network (RAN), and the community that has grown around it for more than 25 years, are mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Executive Director, Rebecca Tarbotton, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 26.

Are Your Kids' Books Killing Tigers?

Getting your kid a book this holiday season? Before you pat yourself on the back for not buying some plastic crap destined for the dump, consider this: The book you bought might actually be destroying the rainforest.

Are Your Kids' Books Killing Tigers?
Mother Jones
Friday, December 14, 2012

HC US accused of rainforest abuse

HarperCollins US has said it will look to “address any anomalies in our supply chain” after being accused of using paper from endangered rainforests in its children’s books.

HC US accused of rainforest abuse
The Bookseller
Thursday, December 13, 2012
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