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Significant Victory Against Chevron in Ecuadorian Pollution Case

In the long and tortuous legal battle between indigenous communities in Ecuador against the oil giant Chevron, the plaintiffs scored a major victory yesterday in, of all places, Canada.

Fracking: “The concerns of the public are validated”

As the British government presses ahead with fracking, more evidence emerges from the US of serious air pollution issues, this time with the cancer-causing chemical, benzene.

Canada’s “Reckless” Expansion of Tar Sands Toxic Lakes

The tar sands industry wants to transform northern Alberta into the largest man-made lake district on Earth, with dozens of toxic tailings ponds.

Burma Auctions “Crown Jewels”

Over 60 foreign companies are preparing to bid for rights to explore for oil or gas in 30 offshore fields in the latest bidding round in Burma, described by the Financial Times as one of the most exciting for years.

Canadians Spin Huge Pollution Levels as “Responsible Development”

Canada’s monitoring of the dirty tar sands is clearly failing the local communities, despite attempts by the region's politicians to spin it otherwise.

Increased Mercury Levels Near Tar Sands

Scientists have released yet another academic study that indicates the growing ecological impact of the tar sands.

Europe Votes for Fracking Audits

As fracking fervour sweeps across Europe, the region’s politicians yesterday narrowly voted to force energy companies to carry out in-depth environmental audits before they frack.

Colorado: 44,000 Gallons of Oil Spilt

The amount of oil spilt in Colorado's floods is slowly creeping up

Colorado Floods ‘Completely Overwhelm’ Oil Inspectors

Oil and gas inspectors are said to be "completely overwhelmed" by the size and scale of the destruction caused by the floods in Colorado.

Reckless Endangerment while Fracking the Eagle Ford Shale

A new report released today by Earthworks Action provides an important window into a disturbing national pattern regarding the oversight of fracking. Regulators, charged with protecting the public, are actively avoiding evidence that fracking is harming the public.