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Bayou Bridge Pipeline Opponents File to Intervene in Hearing for Private Security Firm in Louisiana
The Bayou Bridge will be the last leg, carrying oil fracked in North Dakota to Louisiana.
“Keep It in the Ground”: As UN Climate Summit Ends, Activists Protest at Europe’s Largest Open-Pit Coal Mine
Throughout the UN climate summit in Bonn, Germany, activists have been protesting against fossil fuels.
Tom Goldtooth: Carbon Trading Is “Fraudulent” Scheme to Privatize Air and Forests and Permit Pollution
The pipeline carries a highly polluting form of oil called “diluted bitumen.”
Activists at UN Climate Summit Decry Companies Pushing Fossil Fuel as Energy Solution
A number of fossil fuel companies and corporate sponsors have descended on Bonn.
Zimbabwe in Limbo as Military Seizes Control and Places President Mugabe Under House Arrest
In Zimbabwe, longtime leader Robert Mugabe remains under house arrest.
Some States Roll Back “Retroactive Medicaid,” a Buffer for the Poor and for Hospitals
A growing number of states are rescinding this benefit known as “retroactive eligibility.”
Pacific Climate Warriors Roll Out Anti-Coal “Red Carpet” for Angela Merkel at UN Climate Talks
Protests are underway against oil, coal, gas and nuclear power.
Trump Climate Adviser Says Coal Needs a “Level Playing Field” at UN Climate Talks
Trump's climate adviser David Banks speaks.
Over 15,000 Scientists Just Issued a “Second Notice” to Humanity. Can We Listen Now?
Over 15,000 scientists hailing from more than 180 countries just issued a dire warning to humanity.
Massive Overkill: Brought to You by the Nuclear-Industrial Complex
When it comes to nukes, Trump has gotten our attention.