When you think of the Arctic, you may picture vast glaciers, frigid waters, miles of ice, and probably the quintessential polar bear. The Arctic has been the final frontier for centuries: the ends of the earth. But a new reality is setting in in the region ā a reality of a changing climate, and the … Read More
Day: August 13, 2015
Outrage as UK Plans to Fast-Track Fracking
The Conservative Governmentās full-frontal assault on Britainās internationally-respected planning process has become apparent this morning, after it was announced that Ministers will fast-track fracking applications overriding local councils.
New report details the climate case against drilling in the Arctic
Our new report today details a clear case against drilling for oil in the Arctic ocean based on climate science imperatives. The report shows U.S. Arctic offshore oil should be deemed an āuntouchableā fossil fuel reserve by any reasonable measure.
Untouchable: The Climate Case Against Arctic Drilling
Oil Change International and Greenpeace U.S. – August 2015 DOWNLOAD REPORT There is a clear logic that can be applied to the global challengeĀ of addressing climate change: when you are in a hole, stop digging. If we are serious about tackling the global climate crisis, we need to stop exploring, expanding, and ultimately exploiting fossil … Read More