$27 Million Fine for 6000 Mining Violations, C'mon!
It's the biggest fine ever under the Clean Water Act, but a slap on the wrist for a coal company.
Fossil Fuels
ALEC Moves to Extend Influence to the Local Level
ALEC is moving beyond spreading right-wing legislation in the states to the local level: cities, counties, towns and even villages.
Last Day to Comment on Keystone, 2 Million So Far; Cross-Canada Pipeline Approved
This is the last day to put your comment in on the Keystone pipeline, as Canada approves tar sands to Montreal.
Los Angeles Bans Fracking!
Good start, but farmers, food businesses and 200,000 citizens want fracking banned across California.
400 Students Arrested in Keystone Protest, Prescott Divests
Over a thousand students showed up to protest the Keystone pipeline; Prescott is the latest college to divest from fossil fuels.
Polluters Unite to Fight Carbon Regulations, Foundations Unite to Divest
Polluters form a coalition to fight off climate regulations and 17 foundations join the growing divestment movement.
Court Throws Out Bush Adminstration Rule on Mountaintop Coal Mining
The Bush rule allowed mining companies to dump their debris right into rivers - the court threw that rule out and buffers are required again.
Exxon CEO Joins Lawsuit Against Fracking! Denton Seeks Ban
How ironic that Exxon's CEO doesn't want fracking near his home ... and other fracking news.
Breakthrough Agreement Confines Natural Gas to True Bridge Fuel
In this landmark agreement in Massachusetts, the state and natural gas plant developer agreed to binding conditions, assuring there's an end to the 'bridge.'
Mindnumbing: Permit Awarded for Utah Tar Sands Extraction
Tar sands extraction could begin this year, destroying some of the most biodiverse, beautiful wilderness in the US.
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