Fossil fuel Industry “Doing All it Can to Stop” Solar
Rather than promote the solar revolution in the US, the fossil fuel industry “is doing all that it can to stop its growth.”
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Business Model of Big Oil âFundamentally Flawedâ
Written anywhere but the Financial Times, an article on the future of the oil industry might just pass you by.
Political price tag: fossil fuel fall out in Alberta
The unimaginable happened last night in Alberta, Canadaâs oil patch province. After decades of conservative rule, the left leaning New Democratic Party (NDP)Â swept the election, winning a decisive majority government. I think I speak for most Canadians when I say that if you had suggested that this was a possibility a year ago, or even … Read More
Blunt New Ad Calls Upon President Obama to Save the Arctic, Protect Our Climate
If Oil Companies Get Their Way, 18 Environmental, Native Rights Groups Warn of 75-percent chance of âMajorâ Oil Spill, 100-percent Chance of âClimate Disruptionâ.
Report: Fossil Fuel Production Subsidies Exceed $21 Billion Annually in United States
A new report released today by Oil Change International exposes over $21 billion in fossil fuel production subsidies annually in the U.S. at the federal and state levels.
Fracking’s Conundrum: How to Dispose of Millions of Gallons of Radioactive Waste Water?
As the debate on fracking heats up in the UK, politicians are keen to point out that the process is safe. The influential Conservative MP Peter Lilley appeared on TV the other night and arrogantly dismissed any concerns with fracking. âAny problems with the environment, safety and health can be satisfactorily managedâ, he told the audience.
Rich should ârise to the challenge rather than race to the bottomâ
For all the people who dared to dream that some kind of deal could be realised at Copenhagen comes the cold reality that time is basically running out. Fast. And there is less than sixty days to go. The Bangkok talks have ended in failure. The gap between what is needed and what the current … Read More
In Peru, It’s All About The Oil
As Lima prepares to receive over 60 heads of state for the EU/LAC Summit to discuss poverty, sustainable development, climate change and energy, a grand drama of indigenous people versus oil is playing out in Peruâs vast Amazon region, 70% of which is now concessioned to oil companies. Here at the Escuela Senen Soi in … Read More
Venezuela’s Congress OKs âWindfallâ Oil Tax
Venezuela’s Congress has given initial approval to a windfall oil tax that extends President Hugo Chavez’s campaign to increase government revenue from the oil industry. The tax will tap into private company profits amid record oil prices above $100 per barrel, and will step up his confrontation with the global energy giants, like BP.
Oil Change Challenges SEC on Oil Sands
Oil Change International is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to force oil companies to disclose reserves drawn from polluting oil sands, due to their above-average lifecycle emissions of greenhouse gases The SEC is considering to allow companies to include oil sands reserves for the first time. As the SEC mulls the change, OCI … Read More