The federal judge who blocked construction of the disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline said the Trump administration “simply discarded” the effect the project would have on climate change, and ordered that no work can go forward until the government more …
Category: Fossil Fuels
Big Oil Forgot To Bring Its Wallet To Dinner, Wants Taxpayers To Get This One
Petroleum companies in Texas are asking for $12 billion in federal funds to support the construction of a 60-mile coastal concrete wall that, among its other functions, will protect the region’s largest petrochemical facilities from rising sea levels and destructive storm waves.
The Heat Is On ExxonMobil
The State of New York has filed suit against ExxonMobil for misleading investors. According to the complaint, there is ironclad evidence that Exxon systematically lied when it said that it had factored in the costs associated with regulation re: the …
Is Clean Coal a “Thing?”
It depends on how you define “thing.” There is a “thing” called a unicorn in the sense that lots of people talk about them, they’re in kids’ books, etc. And, to be fair, clean coal actually does exist in the …
Indigenous Groups, Environmentalists Score Rare Victory
This may sound radical, but some people suggest that continuing to build out the fossil fuel infrastructure might not be such a good idea, given the horrific environmental consequences: water pollution, lung damage, climate change, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, …
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Coal Miner Deaths Nearly Double
Strangely, most of us have a pathological need to be able to say “I told you so,” though it’s certainly nothing to be proud of. Does any decent person root for climate change to ravage this planet so he or she …
From Guest Blogger Eileen O’Shanassy: Run a Greener Household With These 5 Tips
Being energy efficient can also help you save some green in your wallet! Here are five areas that will make a big difference: 1) Heating and Cooling Systems: Adjusting the thermostat “can save as much as 10 percent a year …
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Federal Vs. State Government Re: the Environment: Resolving the Inconsistency
Now here’s a little piece of raw curiosity for you. When it comes to fuel standards for autos, the Trump administration wants the states to subjugate their authority to the federal government; in fact, it’s suing to force the state …
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As If There Weren’t Enough To Dislike About Coal
According to the American Energy Society (an organization that covers energy issues quite objectively), more land must now be mined to produce the same amount of coal. They write:
The End of Coal?
Are human health and environmental stewardship ever the reason for broad-ranging energy policy here in the U.S.? Well, you could look at the impressive number of accomplishments made during the Obama administration and conclude that the answer is Yes. Having said …
