Environmental Issues

Chevron’s Lobbyist Now Runs the Congressional Science Committee

Chevron’s Lobbyist Now Runs the Congressional Science Committee Chevron’s Lobbyist Now Runs the Congressional Science Committee

The oil industry is getting increasingly cozy with the Committee, which has undermined efforts to tackle global warming and air pollution.

Feb 21, 2014 / Lee Fang

If Climate Change Is a ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction,’ Why Promote Carbon Proliferation?

If Climate Change Is a ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction,’ Why Promote Carbon Proliferation? If Climate Change Is a ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction,’ Why Promote Carbon Proliferation?

The Obama administration is talking tough on climate—but not when it comes to America's fossil fuel exports.

Feb 19, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

What’s Causing the Huge Spike in Earthquakes in Oklahoma?

What’s Causing the Huge Spike in Earthquakes in Oklahoma? What’s Causing the Huge Spike in Earthquakes in Oklahoma?

Many scientists say that disposal wells used during hydraulic fracturing and other methods of oil and gas extraction are the culprit.

Feb 19, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change

Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change

In the carbon wars, big oil is winning.

Feb 13, 2014 / Michael T. Klare

One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis

One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis One Month After the Spill, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Water Crisis

West Virginians still have many questions left unanswered.

Feb 11, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

From Occupy to Climate Justice

From Occupy to Climate Justice From Occupy to Climate Justice

There’s a growing effort to merge economic-justice and climate activism. Call it climate democracy.

Feb 6, 2014 / Feature / Wen Stephenson

Keystone XL and Tar Sands: Voices From the Front Lines

Keystone XL and Tar Sands: Voices From the Front Lines Keystone XL and Tar Sands: Voices From the Front Lines

Eriel Deranger of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in Alberta, and Maya Lemon from Nacogdoches, Texas, speak out on struggles of frontline communities fighting tar sands.

Feb 4, 2014 / Wen Stephenson

Ending the World the Human Way

Ending the World the Human Way Ending the World the Human Way

What happens in our wars, politics and culture, who is celebrated and who ignored—none of it will matter if climate change devastates the planet.

Feb 3, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt

Environmental Report Leaves the Door Open for Keystone XL

Environmental Report Leaves the Door Open for Keystone XL Environmental Report Leaves the Door Open for Keystone XL

A State Department assessment concludes that oil from Alberta’s tar sands will be extracted, shipped and burnt regardless of whether the pipeline is built.

Jan 31, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Is Fracking About to Arrive on Your Doorstep?

Is Fracking About to Arrive on Your Doorstep? Is Fracking About to Arrive on Your Doorstep?

The millions of miles of distribution and service pipelines crisscrossing the nation mean that countless Americans—even those living far from gas fields—find themselves...

Jan 30, 2014 / Ellen Cantarow

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