Tag: fossil fuel
DNC takes donations from fossil fuel industry contrary to original resolution...
This is “an absolute failure by the DNC.”
Want to create jobs? Reduce fossil fuel use
Energy efficiency creates more jobs than fossil fuels – and at a faster rate and lower cost.
What is our land for?
Should we graze it, log it, drill it, and mine it? Or should we preserve it, study it, recreate in it, and revere it?
Fossil fuel industry outspent environmentalists and renewables by 10:1 on climate...
“Different corporations typically push for whatever positions are advantageous to their economic well-being.”
Mexico’s new populist president considers foreign pipeline plans despite Indigenous protests
“The contracts in the energy sector with private companies will be reviewed to prevent corruption and illegal acts.”
Ireland passes bill to fully divest from fossil fuel by end...
While Ireland is making history, many emphasized the need for the rest of the world to follow the Irish's lead.
Pope urges oil companies to lead clean energy transition in unprecedented...
"Civilization requires energy, but energy use must not destroy civilization."
TransCanada Pipeline explodes in West Virginia
TransCanada – the same company behind the Keystone pipeline – said the explosion has been contained and an investigation is underway.
Despite ancient rock art legacy, BLM leases land for fossil fuel...
Despite development objectives from tribal and environmental groups, the BLM is leasing part of Emery County for fossil fuel exploration.
Taxpayers still shelling out billions annually in fossil fuel subsidies
The U.S. spent $26 billion a year supporting fossil fuels and scored the worst in ending support for coal mining, a pet project of President Trump.
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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
How climate change threatens HIV care in vulnerable US communities
These disasters not only wreak havoc on infrastructure and displace communities, but also disrupt access to critical healthcare services.