The billion-dollar loophole
The most generous charitable deduction in the federal tax code is being manipulated to make big profits – and there’s no sign that Congress has any intention of fixing the problem.
US Bank declares end to oil and gas pipeline loans – then quietly joins...
Environmentalists hoped that this was a chance for U.S. Bank to end its dealings with Energy Transfer Partners. It looks like this isn’t the case.
Another major city bans single-use plastic bags
“It’s a fantastic first step to a larger zero-waste mentality.”
Pruitt’s plan to debate climate science paused as science confirms human link to extreme...
“What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic; it affects the rest of the planet.”
With tribal blessing, Louisiana activist buys land in path of proposed Bayou Bridge pipeline
“Not only do we now have the blessing of the Atakapa-Ishak Nation to carry on protecting the water on this land, but we also have a growing list of neighbors who are ready to assist in the fight to stop the pipeline.”
Judge sides with Big Oil in Maine pipeline case
This lawsuit will determine if the residents of South Portland are allowed a say over those risks or if the oil industry will overrule residents.
Trump caves to Big Ag, reverses humane requirements for “USDA Organic” livestock
Consumers pay more for organic with the expectation that the animals are treated more humanely than in conventional farming.
MUST-SEE VIDEO: 5 threats today to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante after Trump’s decision
Following the lead of Native American tribes, The Wilderness Society and other groups have filed lawsuits against President Trump for violating the Antiquities Act.
World Bank to end financial support for oil and gas exploration
“It is hard to overstate the significance of this historic announcement by the World Bank.”
EPA allowing widespread use of unapproved pesticides, study finds
“The chronic abuse of the emergency approval process has created a shortcut for pesticide companies looking to gain backdoor approval for use of harmful pesticides.”