Oil refineries face shutdowns as demand collapses
In other words, facing a mounting glut and no ability to lower output further, some refineries may simply need to shut down entirely.
Using the global pandemic, EPA indefinitely suspends environmental protection laws
Usually, companies are required to report the levels of pollution they release into the air or water to hold them accountable and to avoid over polluting.
3 states pass anti-pipeline protest bills in two weeks
"While we are all paying attention to COVID-19 and the congressional stimulus packages, state legislatures are quietly passing fossil-fuel-backed anti-protest laws."
Exxon may crush bailout hopes for suffering fracking companies
With the current crisis and Exxon and the American Petroleum Institute apparently working against the shale industry, it probably won't be a long wait until shale is just a bunch of “ghosts or zombies.”
Scientists find bacteria that eats plastic
Pseudomonas bacteria are part of a family of microorganisms known for its ability to withstand harsh conditions, such as high temperatures and acidic environments.
Freshwater species are disappearing fast — This year is critical for saving them
Scientists and policymakers have developed a time-sensitive plan to help save ailing freshwater ecosystems and imperiled species.
Sustainable wine is less damaging to the environment, but how can you spot it?
The eco-footprint of the wine industry is significant, and some wineries are taking steps to reduce their impact.
Federal judge tosses Dakota Access Pipeline permits, orders full environmental review
DAPL was pressed into service after President Trump took office, after the new administration reversed actions by the outgoing Obama administration
As coronavirus worsened, Trump admin pushed offshore drilling and gas exports
“Unfortunately, we now have to add to this burden that we cannot rely on some of our government officials entrusted to protect our public lands and interests.”
A planet of missing beauties
In truth, in this coronaviral moment of ours, our world is being transformed before our eyes into one of missing beauties.