Maryland Bans Fracking, As Activists Fight 9000 Miles of New Pipelines
Maryland is the third state to ban fracking, but that's completely separate from the threat of pipelines. Even with 2.7 million miles of pipelines across the US, there are plans
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8 Oil Companies Rival United States on Carbon Emissions
Eight of the world's biggest oil companies emit as much carbon dioxide as the entire US. Most of them aren't changing, but smaller oil companies are making an effort on
US Emissions Down to 1994 Levels
US emissions are down and the biggest coal plant in the West will close. Hopefully, this won't be the last time in the next four years.
Majority of Americans Want Renewable Energy, Not Fossils
As Trump prepares to unleash a new era of fossil fuels, polls show 65% of Americans want the focus on renewable energy and 70% say climate change is real.
Obama Prevents Sonic Blasts in Atlantic, Mostly Closes Arctic to Drilling
Obama added to the flurry of final actions to protect the environment against the incoming administration.
Tar Sands Pipelines Shut Down By Activists
5 activists shut down all the pipelines from Canada to the US in an act of climate resistance and solidarity with Native Americans who are peacefully protesting the Dakota Access pipeline.
Speaking of Pipelines, Energy East Threatens US & Canada
TransCanada's Energy East and tanker combination would threaten us with 900,000 barrels of oil every day.
Massive Protest Today Against Dakota Access Pipeline
Similar in size to Keystone and half-way complete, this pipeline got through without an environmental review or input from Native Americans.
Germany Says NO to Fracking
Faced with a barrage of oil companies lobbying to begin fracking, Germany basically banned it.
China’s Coal Consumption Has Permanently Peaked
China's coal consumption is finally headed down instead of up, giving the world a breath of relief.