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Fossil Fuels
Hold Your Breath: Fracking and Clean Air Don’t Mix
This video examines the impact of oil and gas development on the health of people living it.
Utah Land Defenders Stand Up to Dirty Politics
The land defenders say that with enough pushback, investors may get nervous.
As Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement Grows, UN Negotiators Consider a “Zero Emissions” Future
Jamie Henn of 350.org talks about the state of the UN talks and the world's growing divestment movement.
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Oil Prices: The Impact of the Plunge
The economic impact of falling oil prices might be bigger than you think, says Paul Krugman.
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At COP20 UN Climate Talks, Canada Is Representing the Fossil Fuel Industry
The influence of fossil fuels transcends this conference.
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Environmental Groups File Legal Challenges to Offshore Fracking in California
Environmentalists have considered taking legal action against federal regulators since a Truthout investigation revealed offshore fracking.
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Former Halliburton Subsidiary Managing Construction of First US Tar Sands Mine
The US will be operating its very own tar sands mine in Utah, managed by a former Halliburton subsidiary with a track record of misconduct.
ALEC Opposes Efforts to Combat Climate Change at All Costs
Midterm Republican victories may make ALEC's terrifying environmental agenda a reality.
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Government Data Sharpens Focus on Crude-Oil Train Routes
An analysis of federal government data adds new details to what's known about the routes taken by trains carrying crude oil. Local governments are often unaware of the potential …
The “Urbee” 3D-Printed Car: Coast to Coast on 10 Gallons?
With the advancement of 3D printing in sight, an environmentally sustainable revolution in design and manufacturing is poised to take center stage.