America’s Frac-Sand Mining Boom
Fracking has led to a boom in sand mining in the US, with nearly 50 million tons of sand mined in 2011.
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Oil Sheens in Gulf from BP’s Stricken Well
Oil giant BP continues to be tormented by the legacy of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
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.
The Madness of Exploiting Methane Hydrates
We are now willingly exploiting a new resource of carbon, knowing it will lead to climate chaos.
The Tar Sands Refugees
At least six families have left their homes in the last two years due to air pollution from tar sands operations in Alberta, including from heated bitumen tanks giving off noxious fumes.
As Russia Fracks, Poland Outlaws Anti-Fracking Protest
As Russia gears up for its own fracking revolution, Poland is set to effectively outlaw anti-fracking dissent.
Fracking is Killing Solar Investment
German company Bosch, which owns a solar division, has blamed fracking for hurting demand for clean energy.
3 Years On, BP’s Lethal Legacy Continues
Three years on, BP's spill is still having an devastating legacy in the Gulf
Don’t Believe in Tar Sands Magic Fairies
One of Canada’s most famous scientists has launched a scathing attack on the country’s politicians, claiming that labelling the tar sands as environmentally harmless is “lies”.
Indigenous Activists Challenge Shell
Shell was challenged at its AGM by Indigenous activists over the tar sands and Arctic drilling