Tag: oil drilling
After years’ long push, fracking has quietly arrived in Alaska
In the end tapping Alaska's shale resources via fracking may come down to a simple issue of money.
BP pulls out of oil drilling in Great Australian Bight
The future of our oceans and our world depends on more international protection of our marine environments.
Big Oil cheers as Trump plans to open national parks for...
For now, it looks like the Right's "Drill, Baby, Drill" ethos is back on.
“This is the right thing to do”: Energy CEO on ending...
After 35 years of fighting for the cancellation of nearly 50 oil and gas leases, Montana’s Blackfeet tribe scored an unexpected victory when Devon Energy voluntarily backed out of their claims.
Oil Drilling in the Arctic Ocean and off the Atlantic Coast...
With this plan, it will be hard for the current President-elect to come in a change or alter the policy.
Is historical oil drilling responsible for L.A.’s reputation as earthquake prone?
It cannot be ruled out that the Long Beach earthquake, which killed 115 people, was induced by oil drilling activities.
Three Supervisors Charged With Causing Workers’ Deaths on Oil Drilling Platform
Three companies and three supervisors have been charged in the deaths of three workers. The companies and individuals failed to follow proper safety precautions resulting in a fatal explosion.
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‘Tax the rich’? Democrats’ plans to make the wealthy pay a little more will...
It's far below the level of progressivity the United States embraced in the middle of the 20th century—when wealthier individuals paid a much higher share of their income in taxes than the poor.
Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to beating black teen
Chauvin is currently serving 22½ years in state prison for killing George Floyd. He pleaded not guilty.
‘What betrayal looks like’: UN report says world on track for 2.7°C of warming...
"Failure to meet this goal will be measured in the massive loss of lives and livelihoods."
Former California cops charged with assaulting unarmed teen
“Those who violate their oath to protect and serve discredit the good work law enforcement strives to do every day.”
The US military, post-Afghanistan
Can we finally give peace a try?