Very Little in the Permian Basin Makes Sense
On a tour of the Permian Basin in New Mexico, the devastation and pollution is hard to miss. But with the help of a special camera, you can see just how bad it really is.
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“Major Blow” to Tar Sands Industry As Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Delayed
The Canadian tar sands industry has suffered another significant setback trying to get is carbon intensive product to market in the US.
Trump stamps his mark on mid-Atlantic pipeline fights: time for McAuliffe & Cooper to take action
FERC's approval of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines lacks credibility. Trump's new FERC appointees pushed them through over rare dissent from Cheryl LaFleur. Governor's Cooper and McAuliffe need to take action.
Hey “Polluting Pruitt” – What Are you Trying to Hide?
Later today, Scott “Polluting Pruitt” could be confirmed as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, after a vote in the Senate. The fact that Pruitt, a man who has sued the EPA fourteen times, could be even considered for...
Democratic Platform must back up words with actions
The DNC released the first public draft of the 2016 Democratic Party Platform, and there are many elements worth supporting. But there is also plenty of room for improvement.
“Serious Doubts” Over UK Fracking Industry After “Seismic” Vote
The UK fracking industry was left in total disarray yesterday after Lancashire County Council voted overwhelmingly to oppose fracking in the North West of the country.
UK Fracking Task Force Calls For Improved Safety Standards
A report by the UK Task Force on Shale Gas has called for greater safety and transparency measures to be implemented before widespread fracking occurs across the country.
Scientists and Senators Concerned About U.S Undermining EU’s Climate Legislation
Leading scientists and American politicians are worried that the the US is trying to undermine the EU's landmark Fuel Quality Directive
Industry experts expect Keystone XL crude to be directly exported
Talk of US crude exports apparently reached new heights this week at the Platts North American Crude Oil Marketing Conference, which ends today in Houston. It has been a familiar cry at such shindigs for the past year or so,...
Picking over the “Corpse” of the Durban Deal
The good news is that against all the odds, the Durban climate conference produced a deal. To some the deal is seen as historic, but to many it is once again far too little. But first let’s look at the...