Another Nail in the Coal Coffin In Advance of Paris Climate Summit
The 34-nation OECD agreed to stop financing inefficient coal-fired power plants, cutting funding for 85% of coal plants in the pipeline.
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Portland, Oregon Rejects Fossil Fuels in Landmark Resolution
In an unanimous vote, the city will block new fossil fuel infrastructure that would turn it into a major export hub for tar sands oil, coal and fracked gas.
NY State Governor Cuomo Vetoes LNG Plant AND Nuclear Plant
In a joyous surprise for the environmental community, NY's Governor Cuomo gave us two more wins today.
Celebrate!! Obama Finally Kills Keystone Pipeline
This is the first time EVER that a president has rejected a major fossil fuel project because of its climate impacts - and just in time for Paris.
Australia OK’s Biggest Coal Mine, UK Dismantles Renewable Energy
Even with the dire facts confronting the world on climate change, conservatives continue on their destructive, short-sighted course.
Alaska Governor Wants More Oil to Confront Climate Change
Alaska needs money to move villages from the coast that are being engulfed by rising sea levels. The Answer? Drill for oil.
BP Settles for $20.8 Billion For Gulf Spill, Mostly A Tax Deduction
Incredibly, the Justice Department didn't bar BP from taking the settlement as a tax deduction.
Fossil Fuel Divestment Reaches $2.6 Trillion
In just three years, investing in fossil fuel companies is starting to be viewed as a poor choice.
Shell Pulls Out of the Arctic!
After all the protests, there isn't enough oil to make it worth it, says Shell.
New Zealand Waves Goodbye to Coal
Inexpensive geothermal and wind are taking the place of coal.