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Fossil Fuels
Some Democrats’ Rejection of Fossil Fuel Money Marks Shift From Previous Races
As Republicans continue to rake in oil and gas dollars, many Democrats have shunned contributions.
Major US Insurer Says It Will No Longer Underwrite and Invest in Coal
This victory for the global divestment movement builds on the campaign to end institutional support for fossil fuel.
States With Fracking Bans Are Still Building Fracking Infrastructure
Bans are meaningless if you continue to build infrastructure to transport fracked gas from other states.
Can We Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy in Time to Avert Climate Catastrophe?
Six U.S. cities have already reached their 100 percent renewable energy goals.
Trump Guts Endangered Species Act in Gift to Big Business
The dramatic rule changes could be the beginning of the end for hundreds of species.
Explosions in Three States Highlight Dangers of Aging Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Environmental groups have pointed to the industry’s safety record as another reason to transition towards renewables.
Organic Farm in West Virginia Is Imperiled by Gas Pipeline Construction
Mountain Valley Pipeline has been plagued with issues all along its route.
We Got to the Moon. We Can Overcome War and Capitalism.
Now we must explore a different kind of space: the space between fear and courage.
Pence and Trump Deny Climate Crisis as Deadly Rains Slam Louisiana and Asia
Truthout's Dahr Jamail discusses the ongoing climate crisis.
The Media Uses Coal Miners to Attack the Green New Deal While Ignoring Pensions
Major media outlets remain stuck in a reductive “elite vs. blue-collar” divide.