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Environment
Is Drilling and Fracking Waste on Your Sidewalk or in Your Pool?
Oil and gas waste, which is exempt from hazardous waste rules, is commonly used in commercial applications.
It’s Possible to Face Climate Horrors and Still Find Hope
David Wallace-Wells, who catalyzed the climate emergency movement, examines likely outcomes of the crisis in a new book.
Former EPA Official Launches Dark Money Group to Promote Trump’s Energy Agenda
Mandy Gunasekara started the Energy 45 Fund after resigning from the Trump administration.
Trump Interior Department Secretary Pick Gutted Protections for Birds
David Bernhardt is determined to reduce regulations and foster Trump's goal of “American energy dominance.”
Energy Transfer Pipeline Projects on Hold After String of Violations
Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, is hitting roadblocks in Pennsylvania.
A Third of the Himalaya Ice Cap Will Melt by 2100
Truthout's Dahr Jamail discusses climate change and his newest book.
The World Is on the Brink of Widespread Water Wars
In some places conflict is practically guaranteed, according to one study.
Navy Sonar Is Literally Scaring Whales to Death
One of the worst incidences took place in 2002, with 14 whales stranding themselves in 36-hours in the Canary Islands.
Louisiana and Isle de Jean Charles Tribe Try to Find Common Ground
Talks have restarted over a $48 million climate change resettlement project.
Michael Bloomberg Versus the Green New Deal
Bloomberg is an unapologetic advocate of fracking and natural gas who has huge investments in fossil fuels.