Tag: oil drilling

Despite development objectives from tribal and environmental groups, the BLM is leasing part of Emery County for fossil fuel exploration.

"This scheme will put denning polar bears at risk and leave lasting scars on the fragile tundra and its vegetation, and that's before a single drill rig has been placed or length of pipeline installed."

All of these parks would be in danger if Trump and Zinke's drilling proposal goes ahead.

"They must cancel plans for exploration drilling at Korpfjell and Gjøkåsen over the summer, for the climate and environmental reasons."

This revelation comes from emails and documents obtained by the Western Values Project through the Freedom of Information Act.

The U.S.’ acts against people and the planet make the era of transformation more likely.

“The oil industry and its allies in Congress may think they can sneak this past the American people...”

Enhanced oil recovery (EOR), an under-regulated drilling method that has been around for over a century and could be threatening drinking water sources.

The days of unfettered fossil fuel extraction are over.

With South Carolina’s economy dependent on coastal business, such as fishing and tourism, any damage to the coast could have a major impact on the state.