Justin Mikulka

Justin Mikulka is a freelance writer, and audio and video producer living in Albany, New York.

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Environment & Health

Exxon Now Wants to Write the Regulatory Framework for Methane Emissions

Exxon spent decades misleading the public about its own findings on the impacts of burning fossil fuels.

By: Justin Mikulka ,; DeSmogBlog

March 24, 2020

News

Bernie Sanders Calls for National Fracking Ban, Addresses Fracking-Related Methane Pollution

As Sanders attempts an upset in New York's primary, he began focusing on fracking and climate change.

By: Justin Mikulka ,; DeSmogBlog

April 14, 2016

News Analysis

Oil Train Regulations Fail to Address Known Risks

Safety rules for railroads were only implemented when enough blood had been spilled.

By: Justin Mikulka ,; DeSmogBlog

January 27, 2016

News

Big Rail Cites Bin Laden, Al Qaeda to Fend Off Oil-by-Rail Route Transparency

If the rail companies have serious concerns about terrorism threats to Bakken oil trains, their recent actions call such concerns into question.

By: Steve Horn &; Justin Mikulka ,; DeSmogBlog

August 24, 2014

News Analysis

White House Meeting Logs: Big Rail Lobbying Against “Bomb Train” Regulations It Publicly Touts

Behind closed doors, the June 10 OIRA meeting makes clear that public relations pitch goes by the wayside in favor of hard-nosed lobbying muscle to avoid accountability.

By: Steve Horn &; Justin Mikulka ,; DeSmogBlog

June 24, 2014

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CNN’s Chris Licht Ousted as Network CEO After Attempt to Woo Trumpers Backfires

The Right Wing’s Latest Target in Its War on Education? Teaching Climate Change.

Human Rights Campaign Declares State of Emergency as LGBTQ People Face Crises

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