Saturday, May 18, 2024

Footage of offshore oil accident highlights risks of deepwater drilling

A November incident involving the Transocean Deepwater Pontus drillship is a reminder that “simple failures can cause serious incidents, in the blink of an eye,” one oil spill expert said.

Trump administration auctions off 150,000 acres of public land for fossil-fuel extraction

Despite the fact that the federal government's own report shows that oil and gas production on public land contributes significantly to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and the Trump administration continue to push on expanding its use.

Tell Japan to stop commercial whaling for good

Please help us to tell Japan to rejoin the IWC and cease commercial whaling for good.

‘Are you serious?’ John Kerry interrupts GOP climate denial logic in disbelief

Meanwhile, the Republicans on the committee indicated they intend to do nothing but continue a long history of delay and denial on climate change.

Climate crisis will cost world’s biggest companies $1 trillion

"Our collective response to climate change is more urgent than ever, and it is clear that corporate action cannot be delayed."

High-value opportunities exist to restore tropical rainforests around the world – here’s how we...

Our study helps to highlight how restoring tropical forests can provide multiple benefits for people and nature.

The fight against climate change can bring us together

I would like to see the major environmental organizations participate in the Washington march and speak about the political issues of climate change.

UK Oil Companies Set to Drill in the Arctic

The rush comes after the Foreign Office last year talked up the opportunities for British business of a melting Arctic.

BREAKING: Yale Study Finds Fracking Linked to Cancer-Causing Chemicals

The study also confirms the practice of fracking can contaminate both air and water in nearby communities.

Is historical oil drilling responsible for L.A.’s reputation as earthquake prone?

It cannot be ruled out that the Long Beach earthquake, which killed 115 people, was induced by oil drilling activities.