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Fracking’s Growing Problem of Radioactive Waste
Andy Rowell, April 16, 2014
With every passing day the downside of America’s burgeoning fracking boom becomes apparent. The industry has done much to portray fracked gas as a clean fuel. But its dirty secrets are slowly and painfully being revealed.
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Frack Wells Emit Up to 1,000 Times More Methane
Andy Rowell, April 15, 2014
New scientific research has been published which torpedoes the idea that shale gas should be seen as a clean bridging fuel.
World Bank Lending Priorities Fall Short on Access to Clean Energy and the Climate Challenge
Shakuntala Makhijani, April 14, 2014
The World Bank should prioritize energy access by redirecting energy financing away from large fossil fuel projects toward decentralized renewables.
Exxon’s 25 Year “Drop Dead” Denial Campaign
Andy Rowell, April 14, 2014
For 25 years ExxonMobil has been at the forefront of a climate denial campaign, essentially telling the world to "Drop Dead" for more than a quarter of a century
Worried about a 4-degree world? Then stop digging!
Elizabeth Bast, April 9, 2014
World Bank Group finance for projects that included fossil fuel exploration was highest in FY2013, at nearly $1 billion out of $2.7 billion total for fossil fuel projects in 2013.
BP Spill: “The science is telling us that this is not over”
Andy Rowell, April 9, 2014
As the fourth anniversary of BP’s devastating Deepwater Horizon spill nears, new research reveals that many species of wildlife are still struggling to recover.
Industry Paying “Lip Service” to Crude by Rail Safety
Andy Rowell, April 8, 2014
An influential Senator yesterday accused oil companies of prevaricating over providing data to American regulators about the safety of crude by rail trains.
Response to Supreme Court ruling on McCutcheon v. FEC
David Turnbull, April 2, 2014
Despite the cynical and reactionary McCutcheon v. FEC Supreme Court decision, we'll keep our faith in the only force that has consistently rallied against greed throughout our nation's history - the American people.
Tar Sands “Linked to Health Problems”
Andy Rowell, April 1, 2014
In a landmark report to Alberta’s energy regulator, a panel of experts has concluded that odours from a controversial tar sands processing plant are linked to human health impacts.
Exxon to World: Drop Dead
David Turnbull, March 31, 2014
Exxon’s report, “Energy and Carbon - Managing the Risks" flatly states “we do not anticipate society being able to supplant traditional carbon- based forms of energy with other energy forms, such as renewables, to the extent needed to meet this carbon budget”. See Oil Change International Executive Director Stephen Kretzmann’s response.