Tag: Gulf of Mexico
U.S. federal judge orders increased protection of marine species from oil...
“The recovery of these whales and other species is possible as long as we improve the conditions, and the responsibility lies in our collective actions.”
Biden’s balancing act: Navigating offshore oil leasing amid climate concerns
The impact of Biden's offshore oil policy on climate goals and energy dynamics.
1 million gallon oil leak in Gulf of Mexico detected by...
Officials said the leak might be from the Main Pass Oil Gathering Company's (MPOG) pipeline system off the coast of New Orleans.
US auctions giant stretch of Gulf of Mexico for oil and...
Coming on the heels of the Willow decision, this certainly feels like another step backwards in the fight against climate change, which this administration has said is an existential threat.”
Biden admin reinstates early $190 million in Gulf drilling leases
The consequences of the sale could be the production of 1.1 billion barrels of oil and the probable release of 723 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Divers find likely source of oil spill in Gulf of Mexico...
The spill is located 2 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana and has so far remained at sea and has not impacted the shoreline.
Fracking dumps millions of gallons of toxic chemicals into Gulf of...
“Offshore fracking threatens Gulf communities and wildlife far more than our government has acknowledged.”
Exclusive: 2020’s Hurricane Zeta nearly caused ‘another deepwater horizon catastrophe’ in...
“The Biden administration’s January 27 Executive Order temporarily pausing oil and gas permitting on federal lands and waters needs to be made permanent.”
US approves of expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary...
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary will now include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing approximately a 104 square mile increase in area.
US Coast Guard demands Taylor Energy clean up 14 year oil...
"The time to clean this up was 14 years ago. Taylor Energy has shown nothing but negligence all this time."
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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.
Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’
Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.
Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget
Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.
Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...
Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.
Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and...
Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.