Exploding Trains, No New Regulations, Record Industry Profits: The Oil-by-Rail Story
Wed 1:58pm By Justin MikulkaA month ago there was a close call for the oil-by-rail industry. As part of the Cromnibus bill that…Fracking Flowback From California Oil Wells Found To Contain Dangerous Levels Of Carcinogenic and Toxic Chemicals
Wed 12:58pm By Mike Gaworecki
Adding to the already lengthy list of reasons to be concerned about the disposal of oil industry…DeSmogCAST 11: Corporate Political Influence, UK Fracking and Rick Perry's Dirty Energy Ties
Wed 12:00pm By Carol Linnitt
In this episode of DeSmogCAST's Farron Cousin, Carol Linnitt, Kyla Mandel and Brendan DeMelle kick…Happy birthday Kyoto! What was it again?
Wed 5:46am By Guest
Happy Birthday Kyoto Protocol! This week marks the ten year anniversary. Is it a reason to…How a Tobacco-Funded Think Tank Recruited Scientists in the Attack Against Climate Change
Wed 3:08am By Brendan Montague
The DeSmog UK epic history series continues with the first in a double-bill feature on how the…VIDEO: Young Iowan Questions Rick Perry on Fracked Oil Pipeline Ties at Town Hall Meeting
Feb 17, 2015, 6:55 pm By Guest
By David Goodner When 24-year old Iowa native Kevin Rutledge first heard that former Texas governor…LEAKED: Internal RCMP Document Names “Violent Anti-Petroleum Extremists” Threat to Government and Industry
Feb 17, 2015, 1:53 pm By Carol Linnitt
An internal Royal Canadian Mounted Policy (RCMP) document (provided in full below) warns “violent…Public Interest Groups File FOIA Request To Compel Disclosure Of Crude Oil Export Ban Exceptions
Feb 17, 2015, 1:26 pm By Mike Gaworecki
Last month, DeSmogBlog broke the news that the Obama Administration was quietly letting oil…Cameron Agrees 'Rare Deal' on Climate Change with Opposition Ahead of Election
Feb 17, 2015, 3:08 am By Kyla Mandel
Environmental leaders have welcomed a rare cross-party deal to tackle climate change struck between…Fossil Fuel Connected Judge Says Oil Industry Not Liable For Destroying Gulf Coast
Feb 16, 2015, 4:59 pm By Farron Cousins
While much of the attention paid to the Gulf Coast in recent years has focused on BP’s destruction…Free Market Matt Ridley Claims Euro Subsidy Slammed as 'Socialism for the Rich'
Feb 16, 2015, 3:08 am By Brendan Montague
Free market zealot Matt Ridley may well dismiss the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy…After the Fracking Ban, What's Next For New York? An Interview with Sane Energy Project
Feb 14, 2015, 11:58 am By Don LieberOn December 17, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a ban on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in…The Secret Love Affair Between Roger Bate and Big Tobacco
Feb 14, 2015, 3:08 am By Brendan Montague
Our latest DeSmog UK epic history post reveals how the once-hidden romance between Roger Bate of the…Obama Administration Hopes Third Time’s A Charm For Chukchi Sea Lease Despite Major Risks
Feb 13, 2015, 4:18 pm By Mike Gaworecki
The US Department of the Interior released the final supplemental environmental impact statement for…State Solar Jobs Report Is Good News For The Economy And Environment
Feb 13, 2015, 1:58 pm By Mike Gaworecki
The Solar Foundation released its 2014 State Solar Jobs Census yesterday demonstrating that solar…Singing Industry’s Tune: How Rep. Jeff Denham Plans to Delay Oil-by-Rail Safety Improvements
Feb 13, 2015, 8:58 am By Justin Mikulka
“I just want to make sure that we are all singing the same tune that we have a very safe industry…Fracking Go-ahead For National Parks as Controversial Infrastructure Act Becomes Law
Feb 13, 2015, 7:47 am By Kyla Mandel
Weak fracking rules have officially been enshrined in law as the controversial Infrastructure Bill…Have Frackers’ Shares Hit Rock Bottom?
Feb 13, 2015, 2:48 am By Brendan Montague
A major investor in British fracking has suffered a catastrophic fall in share price as protesters…What Kinder Morgan is Keeping Secret About its Trans Mountain Spill Response Plans
Feb 12, 2015, 9:13 pm By Carol Linnitt
Kinder Morgan, the company currently seeking permission to nearly triple the capacity of the Trans…Fact Check: Rick Perry Already Advocated Publicly for Bakken Oil Pipeline In Iowa
Feb 12, 2015, 5:23 pm By Guest
This is a guest post by David Goodner. Rick Perry's Iowa spokesman says the potential…
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