Monday, November 9, 2026

Tag: fossil fuels

Pennsylvania school now doing emergency drills in case of pipeline explosion

The type of natural gas liquids associated with this project have a troubling safety record.

Bernie Sanders launches clean energy bill to phase out fossil fuels...

“Donald Trump is wrong about a lot of things, but there is no area where he is more wrong than on the issue of climate change.”

Building a Trump-free, fossil-free future

While it is impossible to know what future course the Trump era will take, we do know that the future of the planet and its people depend on resisting and overcoming the president’s anti-climate agenda.

War in the Gulf (no, not that Gulf!)

The U.S. navy’s anti-environmental broadside in the Gulf of Alaska.

Gutting climate protections won’t bring back coal jobs

Trump is using sympathetic out-of-work miners as a cover for what is really just a handout to dirty industry.

As Exxon pushes Gulf refinery during March Madness ad blitz, facility...

The tax breaks came amid opposition by area fenceline communities, who have expressed concerns about the potential for explosions and air pollution.

Electric utility executives pony up for the GOP roll back of...

Utilities that perceive the spread of rooftop solar as a threat to their business model just landed a key ally in the Department of Energy.

Congressional energy and climate committees are loaded with ex-fossil fuel lobbyists

Ex-lobbyists-turned-congressional-staffers get bonuses from their old employers as a parting gift as they step through the reverse revolving door.

Ireland votes to become the world’s first country to divest from...

“To have a fighting chance to combat catastrophic climate change, we must phase out fossil fuels.”

From faith to action: Fossil fuel divestment more vital than ever

Insuring a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy must remain a global priority.

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Last Night’s “Blue Wave” Means Nothing if We Don’t Stop the NDAA

As taxpayers, we are funding our own endgame, but we don't have to.
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Corporations gave $737 million to super PACs in 2026 midterms

Crypto, online betting and AI interests supplied 53% of the total, and the $737.3 million is 60% above the 2024 presidential cycle, Public Citizen found.

Since 1975, $79 trillion has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top...

Has this massive redistribution, driven by policies favoring corporations and the wealthy, reshaped the American economy?
Interior of the domed ceiling of the Montana State Capitol with painted panels.

Montana passes Initiative 194, barring corporate election spending

The AP called the measure Tuesday with a margin of about 115,000 votes; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, unless a court blocks it.
The exterior of a county board of elections office.

Judge rejects DOJ bid to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots

Justice Department appeals within hours; it has also asked Washington to set aside ballots from 400-plus voters and sued Alaska over its Senate race.