Tag: Oil
‘Sometimes the good guys win’: Byhalia Connection pipeline canceled
The developers seeking to build the Byhalia Connection oil pipeline through predominantly Black neighborhoods called it quits.
Fossil fuel companies in UK awarded £150 million of public money...
A new paper is calling on the government to scrap research and development tax credits for fossil fuel extraction and instead invest the money in clean energy.
Struggling to make a profit, fracking investors are searching for the...
“Banks are losing money and investors are stuck in investments they can’t get rid of.”
No #DAPL: Tell Congress to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline
Tell Congress to shut down DAPL and restore tribal sovereignty, protect our waterways, and our climate.
Chevron refinery dumps oil into San Francisco Bay
“It is unacceptable to have this happen in our community. It causes harm to people’s health. It causes harm to bird life, wildlife and marine life.”
Living with natural gas pipelines: Appalachian landowners describe fear, anxiety and...
“Harvesting the timber was, then digging the coal was our salvation. … And then here’s the third one. We just keep doing the same thing.”
GM pledges to eliminate gas-powered vehicles by 2035
"General Motors is joining governments and companies around the globe working to establish a safer, greener and better world."
As Enbridge races to build Line 3 Pipeline, resistance ramps up...
Meanwhile, the fight against Line 3 in Minnesota is continuing on the ground as Enbridge plows ahead with construction.
Alaska drilling project squashed by court decision was touted by oil-friendly...
The official’s comments, alongside the court’s ruling, cast doubt on the integrity of the Trump administration’s approval process for oil and gas development in Alaska.
Trump administration plans seismic testing for oil in Arctic National Wildlife...
The National Wildlife Federation argues that the rushed comment period in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic ensures that public opposition will not be heard adequately.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).