Maryland Bans Fracking!
Maryland had a veto-proof majority for the fracking moratorium, while NY State issued a 2000-page report on why it banned fracking permanently.
Fossil Fuels
As Shell Arrives in Seattle With Drilling Rigs, Kayakers Vow to Block It
Shell received another permit bringing it closer to exploratory drilling in the Arctic this summer.
Statoil Forms Renewable Energy Division, While Oil Industry Struggles With Its Role in Climate Change
Many oil companies now call for a carbon tax even as they fight it with their lobbying and donations.
POWER Initiative Created to Help Coal Workers Transition to Clean Economy Jobs
$35 million in grants will be dispersed this year in Appalachia.
Texas Bans Fracking Bans, As Earthquake Connection Is Conclusive
States with the most earthquake activity from fracking are making sure local governments can't ban it.
Doctors, Medical Students Say, Divest From Fossil Fuels
Climate change is the greatest threat to public health, more than tobacco, they say.
Carbon Capture Milestone: 10 Million Tons Stored Underground
The Department of Energy says this shows carbon capture works.
Fracking Industry Can Tap Toxic Waste Water For Geothermal Energy
Testing is about to begin on creating geothermal energy from fracking wastewater.
Fossil-Free Portfolios Outperform Those With Coal, Gas, Oil
Fears of lower returns after divesting from fossil fuels are unfounded, according to research.
Mountaintop Mining Loses Two Big Financiers
Two of the biggest financiers have pulled out, Barclays and PNC Bank.