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How All of the Above will tank the climate

Instead of confronting the climate crisis head on, President Obama and others promoting "All of the Above" have decided to include oil, gas, and coal development alongside solar and wind energy. Read more about the biggest offenses.

Fracking Causes “Significant Damage” to Aquifers

According to a leaked powerpoint from the Environmental Protection Agency, fracking has caused “significant damage” to drinking water aquifers in the town of Dimock in Pennsylvania in the US.

Methane Hydrate Hype Continues

The hype surrounding methane hydrates continues to gather apace.

Fracking Frenzy Ignores Scientific Concerns

The continued frenzy over fracking is ignoring new scientific research which shows groundwater contamination near wells.

Britain’s Fracking Hype Gathers Pace

The hype surrounding Britain’s impending fracking boom reached near fever pitch yesterday as one of the UK’s leading fracking companies vastly increased the estimate of its potential reserves.

Norway Examines New Arctic Drilling

Yesterday, Norway’s ruling Labour Party took a “major step” towards opening up other areas of the Arctic to oil drilling that are currently restricted from drilling

The Madness of Exploiting Methane Hydrates

We are now willingly exploiting a new resource of carbon, knowing it will lead to climate chaos.

60,000 Say No to EDF’s Legal Bullying

Just under 60,000 people have now signed a petition that demands that the French energy company EDF drop a sinister lawsuit against 21 climate change activists who occupied one of its power plants last year.

Beware the Shale Gas Bubble

Is the fracking boom set to go spectacularly bust?

Germany Says “Nein” to Fracking

Germany’s Environment Minister Peter Altmaier has said that the country wants to "limit" fracking.