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Fossil Fuel Industry
This Could Be the Death of the Fossil Fuel Industry — Will the Rest of the Economy Go With It?
In just two decades, the total value of the energy being produced via fossil fuel extraction has plummeted by more than half.
The Shadow Lobbyists Protecting Fracking From Regulation: The IOGCC
The IOGCC claims to be a govermnet agency but acts like a shadow lobby for the fracking industry.
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Who Can Afford the Status Quo?
A lot of Americans are hurting right now, and they stand to hurt even more if fossil fuel companies get their way.
New Coal Plants Rise in 2015 Despite Falling Consumption
Old coal plants are increasingly lying dormant, yet new ones keep getting built, according to a new report.
The West Coast Is the World’s Fifth-Largest Economy: Can It Unite to Stop Big Oil?
From First Nations activism to innovative city initiatives, the West Coast is leading the fight against global warming even as many countries lag behind.
A “Victory for People Over Politics” as Feds Cancel Atlantic Drilling Plans
Environmentalists won a victory over the oil and gas industry and its powerful allies in government this week.
Astronomical Research Star-Crossed by Oil and Gas
The value of research being conducted at the Observatory cannot be overestimated.
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How a Small Town Won an Unlikely Victory Against Big Oil
A port commission vote against a proposed $1.2 billion oil refinery in a Washington town proves that the people still have a voice.
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The Climate Justice Movement Pushes for a Greener Leap Year
Try to devote a few of those bonus hours in 2016 to picturing life after fossil fuels.
Bankruptcy Filing Shows Arch Coal Funding for Climate Denial Group
The Energy & Environment Legal Institute secretly received funding from one of the largest coal producers in the US.