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Poland Pushes Go Button On Massive Fracking

There is perhaps no more controversial energy source after nuclear than "hydraulic fracturing," or "fracking," of subterranean shale deposits containing pockets of natural gas.While the process can liberate previously unusable sources of natural gas, political, environmental and scientific concerns have risen along with production, as evidence mounts that fracking ... keep reading

Written by John C.K. Daly today, about Coal & Oil, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Earthquake, Emissions, Fuel, Politics & Government, Water

Is Deepwater Horizon the New Ecuador

Nearly two years after the worst accidental offshore oil spill in the history of the energy industry, some of the biggest companies in the world are busy pointing their legal fingers at one another in court over who has to pay what in claims, damages and fines over the deadly ... keep reading

Written by Daniel Graeber this week, about Children and Families, Coal & Oil, Corporate Citizenship, Environmental Disasters, Industry & Business, Law, Ocean, Politics & Government, Pollution

Christchurch Residents Take to the Streets

A very unusual thing happened in Christchurch today.  A large number of people took to the streets to demonstrate. For many of them it was their first ever demonstration, despite the fact they were 40 or 50 or 60 years old. Residents from all over Christchurch have been infuriated by ... keep reading

Written by Celsias this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Earthquake, Politics & Government, Transparency

What Will Work: Fighting Climate Change with Renewable Energy, Not Nuclear Power

Kristin Shrader-Frechette   of the University of Notre Dame is rigorous in the presentation of her argument in What Will Work: Fighting Climate Change with Renewable Energy, Not Nuclear Power. In recent times a number of leading environmentalists have concluded nuclear power has to be employed to enable the transition away ... keep reading

Written by Bryan Walker this week, about Children and Families, Economics, Emissions, Energy Saving, Politics & Government, Solar, Wind Energy

Chinese Cities Set Tough Carbon Limits

China's Five Year Plan takes the restoration of a good environment and fixing the massive environmental pollution they have created, seriously. Last week  five cities and two provinces to institute limits on GHG emissions.     The first implementation plan has been drawn up by Guandong Province, China's largest GHG ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Climate Change, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Emissions, Lifestyle & Behavior, Politics & Government, Pollution

Greedy Lying Bastards- Film Trailer and Sneak Peak for the Future of NZ

    A film that is still awaiting a release date , but it promises to be very exciting .The Guardian describes it thus:   "Craig Rosebraugh, a US filmmaker and political activist, has produced a feature-length documentary that demands to be seen. Greedy Lying Bastards is still awaiting a firm release date – sometime ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Coal & Oil, Industry & Business, Politics & Government, Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans

Greens Want Political and Media Advisors

The Greens are looking for some political and media advisors. They are expanding their team and are looking to fill several Political and Media Advisor positions. Reporting to the Media and Political Directors, advisors have broad portfolio responsibilities.They develop press releases, media stories and content for direct communications, while ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about marketing, Media, Politics & Government

EPA Sees Risks to Water. Workers in New York Fracking Rules

New York's emerging plan to regulate natural gas drilling in the gas-rich Marcellus Shale needs to go further to safeguard drinking water, environmentally sensitive areas and gas industry workers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has informed state officials. The EPA's comments, in a series of letters  this ... keep reading

Written by ProPublica/Joaquin Sapien last month, about Coal & Oil, Environmental Disasters, Industry & Business, Politics & Government, Pollution, Population, waste, Water

International Water Summit for Next Year in Abu Dhabi

 The launch of the International Water Summit was announced collaboratively today by the Abu Dhabi government, Masdar and the International Water Association, providing a global platform to discuss and find solutions to the global challenges of water scarcity and security. The inaugural summit will take place alongside the World Future ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Events, Health, Infrastructure, Politics & Government, Population, Water

Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Route

Sometimes you just have to love the way the American political system works. Amazing news today as the Obama Administration  has rejected the application of Canadian firm TransCanada to build the Keystone XL Pipeline on its present route.  President Obama has  declared that he would not bow to congressional pressure ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Coal & Oil, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Environmental Disasters, Politics & Government, Sustainability

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