Environment

Why Is It Illegal to Export American Oil?

Why Is It Illegal to Export American Oil? Why Is It Illegal to Export American Oil?

Some companies want the ban dropped.

Jun 4, 2014 / Simon Davis-Cohen

Here’s What Anyone Who Cares About the Planet Needs to Know About the EPA’s New Regulations

Here’s What Anyone Who Cares About the Planet Needs to Know About the EPA’s New Regulations Here’s What Anyone Who Cares About the Planet Needs to Know About the EPA’s New Regulations

The Obama administration’s new targets to reduce carbon emissions are a step in the right direction, but we need to demand much more.

Jun 4, 2014 / Mark Hertsgaard

Welcome to West Port Arthur, Texas, Ground Zero in the Fight for Climate Justice

Welcome to West Port Arthur, Texas, Ground Zero in the Fight for Climate Justice Welcome to West Port Arthur, Texas, Ground Zero in the Fight for Climate Justice

If you live in a toxic environment like this, surrounded by refineries, you’re probably not thinking about some future apocalypse. You’re living in one.

Jun 3, 2014 / Feature / Wen Stephenson

The GOP Is Freaking Out Over the EPA’s Carbon Rules. Why Aren’t Power Companies?

The GOP Is Freaking Out Over the EPA’s Carbon Rules. Why Aren’t Power Companies? The GOP Is Freaking Out Over the EPA’s Carbon Rules. Why Aren’t Power Companies?

Not all energy interests are apoplectic about the EPA’s plan to limit carbon emissions from existing power plants. 

Jun 2, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Renewable Energy Foes Poised to Return Ohio to ‘the Dark Ages’

Renewable Energy Foes Poised to Return Ohio to ‘the Dark Ages’ Renewable Energy Foes Poised to Return Ohio to ‘the Dark Ages’

A bill to block renewable energy standards is the product of an aggressive campaign by conservative groups to undermine laws that encourage the development of clean energy.

May 29, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Big Carbon’s Big Liability

Big Carbon’s Big Liability Big Carbon’s Big Liability

Environmental groups have warned directors of fossil fuel companies that they may be held personally liable for misleading the public about climate change.

May 29, 2014 / Dan Zegart

Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy Targets the Developing World for Future Profits

Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy Targets the Developing World for Future Profits Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy Targets the Developing World for Future Profits

An increase in carbon sales to non-OECD countries will help create a humanitarian catastrophe of apocalyptic dimensions.

May 27, 2014 / Michael T. Klare

Is Climate Change a Crime Against Humanity?

Is Climate Change a Crime Against Humanity? Is Climate Change a Crime Against Humanity?

Think of climate change as a WMD on a particularly long fuse, already lit and there for any of us to see.

May 22, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California?

Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California? Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California?

In 2008, progressives won control of City Hall. Now, as elections loom, Chevron wants to take it back.

May 21, 2014 / Feature / Steve Early

The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Is Enough Being Done to Halt Climate Change?

The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Is Enough Being Done to Halt Climate Change? The Purple Network Opinion Duel: Is Enough Being Done to Halt Climate Change?

The second in a series of debates between The Nation and National Review, moderated by Roll Call.

May 14, 2014 / The Nation

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