More Evidence Tar Sands “Linked to Cancer”
Later today, a scientific study which has examined the health impacts of the toxic tar sands on the health of Canada’s First Nations at Fort Chipewyan in Alberta, will be released.
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Cowboys and Indians Unite Against the KXL
It was not a normal day in DC. But then it was Earth Day. But even for a day that celebrates our relationship with our fragile planet, this was something special. It was unique.
Desmond Tutu Calls Tar Sands “Filth”
Over the last couple of years the Canadians have become accustomed to growing international criticism of their reckless and belligerent exploitation of the tar sands. They have aggressively just carried on drilling, nonetheless.
Tar Sands Imports to EU Equivalent to Six Million Extra Cars
As the European Commission continues to deliberate as to whether to adopt its landmark climate change legislation, called the Fuel Quality Directive (FQD), there is increasing evidence that planned pipelines in North America could turn Europe into a significant market...
‘No’ KXL Threatens $9 Billion Tar Sands Investment
According to a report released yesterday, saying ‘No’ to KXL could put a massive $9-billion of tar sands investment at risk over the next seven years.
BC Opposes Northern Gateway pipeline
The government of British Colombia has officially expressed its opposition to Enbridge’s controversial $6 billion Northern Gateway pipeline project, saying it fails to address the province's environmental concerns.
Exxon’s Paper Towel Clean Up
Footage from activists shows Exxon's incompetent clean up in response to its spill in Arkansas.
The Time to Act on Climate is Now, Mr. President
Yesterday Barack Obama was officially sworn in for his second term as US president in a small ceremony at the White House, which has to happen on the 20 January. Today there is the official ceremony in Washington with all...
Bankers Warn Oil is “Unburnable Carbon”
A report from HSBC suggests BP, Shell and Norway’s Statoil could lose some 40 and 60 per cent of their market value if “unburnable carbon” scenarios are put in place.
Nurses Say No to KXL
Yesterday, the growing anti-KXL campaign received a boost from what some may see as an unexpected quarter: National Nurses United announced it was now opposed to the pipeline.