Trump admin bypasses Congress, offers backup storage to boost troubled oil industry
“If you believe as I do that the oil and gas industry is getting smaller and will need to extract less oil and gas, any federal money that is not supporting this direction is a waste.”
Oil company gave $200K to group accusing pipeline opponents of taking secret money
Alberta-based Indian Resource Council quietly received funding from CNRL, corporate documents reveal.
Faced With a Fracking Giant, This Small Town Just Legalized Civil Disobedience
A new first-in-the-nation law will shield residents from arrest as they use direct action to stop fracking-wastewater injection wells.
Bayer announces plan to end glyphosate-based herbicide sales to US consumers by 2023
The company will replace glyphosate in the consumer lawn and garden segment with other "known and well-established active ingredients."
Scientists fear soaring methane levels show climate feedback loop has arrived
Rapidly rising levels of atmospheric methane are "very bad news for humanity and the planet," warned one observer.
Cruise ship companies exploit environmental loopholes leading to massive ocean and air pollution
"Far too few parameters are covered by the existing criteria," allowing for the shipping industry to exploit loopholes.
More than 22 percent of migrating species at risk of extinction, UN report finds
In order to improve the status of migratory species, the report recommends mapping and protecting feeding, breeding and stopover locations.
Firefighter shortage across US poses ‘dangerous’ risks as peak wildfire season ramps up
The country’s fire managers moved its response to “Preparation Level 4,” the second-highest designation, which shows that firefighting resources are heavily committed.
Biden moves to dial down America’s soaring methane emissions
Experts say the new administration can jumpstart climate protections by taking on rising methane emissions, but it won’t be easy or quick.
US Coast Guard demands Taylor Energy clean up 14 year oil spill or face...
"The time to clean this up was 14 years ago. Taylor Energy has shown nothing but negligence all this time."