Speaking of Pipelines, Energy East Threatens US & Canada
TransCanada's Energy East and tanker combination would threaten us with 900,000 barrels of oil every day.
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Massive Protest Today Against Dakota Access Pipeline
Similar in size to Keystone and half-way complete, this pipeline got through without an environmental review or input from Native Americans.
Germany Says NO to Fracking
Faced with a barrage of oil companies lobbying to begin fracking, Germany basically banned it.
China’s Coal Consumption Has Permanently Peaked
China's coal consumption is finally headed down instead of up, giving the world a breath of relief.
Big Polluters Starting to Feel the HEAT: Legal Complaint Proceeds in Philippines
In a first for a government, the Philippines are starting a full-fledged investigation of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters.
Democrats: Include a Fracking Ban in Your Platform
90,000 people want a fracking ban included in the Democratic National Platform.
World’s Health Care Professionals Urge G7 To Phase-Out Coal Faster
The G7 meeting is in Japan, which plans 43 new coal power plants in the next 12 years.
Colorado Supreme Court Says, No Fracking Bans Allowed
The court struck down local governments' fracking bans, but it will be on the ballot in November.
Lawsuit Filed Against EPA on Fracking’s Other Big Problem
As EPA finally addresses some of the oil industry's methane emissions, a coalition wants EPA to also address its enormous waste issues.
EPA Finally Starts Regulating Methane Emissions
The oil and gas industry must monitor and fix leaks throughout the system, but only for new wells and pipelines.
