Tag: fracking
The fracking industry is cannibalizing its own production, increasing spill risks
How will this turn out? Don’t ask the industry experts because they admit they have no idea.
Sempra Energy plans to export fracked gas on the West Coast...
“It has everything to do with corporations degrading the environmental quality of communities and the communities themselves."
Second controversial fracked gas pipeline runs into legal trouble
Three days after the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered work to pause on the Mountain Valley Pipeline, its sister pipeline also ran into legal trouble.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 3, 2018
7 hospitalized after pipeline explosion, Senate Democrats agree to major military spending, White House rolls back fuel economy standards, and more.
Ireland bans onshore fracking and joins France, Germany and Bulgaria as...
On Wednesday, the Irish Senate "passed legislature" to "outlaw the controversial drilling technique."
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, August 2, 2018
Warren urges delay in confirmation vote for CFPB Director, new President of Mexico vows to ban fracking, Portland cracks down on fossil fuels, and more.
Newly elected president of Mexico, Lopez Obrador, vows to ban fracking
The “plan to ban fracking in Mexico represents the latest common-sense decision by a world leader to prohibit this inherently toxic, polluting practice.”
Did plans to export US ethane help fund accused Russian spy...
“I think the gravity of what we were doing in big picture stuff is not lost on any of us.”
Critics challenge ‘fundamental flaws’ in Energy Department LNG export study draft
“The draft study is deeply flawed, as the authors chose to ignore both climate science and climate action in favor of what appears to be a political imperative over any objective analysis.”
Mexico’s new populist president considers foreign pipeline plans despite Indigenous protests
“The contracts in the energy sector with private companies will be reviewed to prevent corruption and illegal acts.”
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New study finds $1 trillion worth of food waste generated per year globally
The study is a global estimate on food waste at retail and consumer levels and helps to provide "guidance for countries on improving data collection and suggests best practices in moving from measuring to reducing food waste."
Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests
The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.
Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban
This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.
The distortion of campus protests over Gaza
Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?
How the Constitution fails to protect the environment
The absence of clear and broad constitutional authority to protect the environment limits the scope of federal environmental law.