Organizations call on banks to end financing of metallurgical coal
An open letter was sent to 50 banks asking them to end “business as usual” practices.
Fossil fuel extraction threatens Africa’s remaining elephants
The growing global outcry against the destruction caused by the oil and gas industry has pushed leaders to address their actions to...
Kochs’ Americans for Prosperity group launches campaign to crush fuel economy standards
Through social media feeds of the many AFP state chapters, the group is promoting a petition to “Repeal Costly Obama-era Fuel Standards.”
‘An incredible victory:’ Opponents of Keystone XL Pipeline praise judicial order blocking construction
The court’s decision will require the Trump administration to review more thoroughly the potential negative impacts of the pipeline on the surrounding environment and climate change.
‘Divest The Globe’ protests urge banks to cut ties with fossil fuels
“The system is not going to break people down. We will stand stronger together no matter the distance.”
Melting glaciers could lead to more frequent and explosive volcanic eruptions: Study
The process—already seen in Iceland—makes volcanic eruptions more frequent and powerful, according to new research conducted in the Chilean Andes.
90% of pipeline explosions result in no financial penalties
"We know we can't expect corporate polluters to look out for our health, but we should be able to count on our enforcement agencies to protect us."
US Secretary of Energy announces support for cost-shared research and development for carbon capture...
Unfortunately, the DOE hopes that the solutions will enable competitive operation of fossil-based power generation infrastructure in a low-carbon future, rather than focusing on clean energy.
‘The polluter should pay:’ Pennsylvania bill aims to ease PFAS-related drinking water charges
Proposed legislation would use funds from development on contaminated sites to help offset costs of cleaning tainted drinking water.
Big Banks break their climate promises by propping up Big Meat
Massive industrial livestock financing sabotages major U.S. banks’ climate goals.