Tag: Energy
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Thousands Shut Down Chicago Streets Protesting ALEC Agenda
Thousands of union and non-union workers and their allies shut down the streets around the posh Palmer House Hilton here yesterday, protesting the right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council …
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With Indigenous Land on the Line, Tar Sands Protests Escalate in Idaho
Last night marked the third consecutive day of protests along Highway 12 in northern Idaho and groups showed no signs of backing down. Monday began the nightly blockades of an oversized, megaload truck carrying tar sands…
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BP Bashes Oil Spill Victims to Distract From Own Criminal Behavior
In recent corporate public relations attempts, BP has tried to shift the public’s focus from its corporate wrongdoing and outright criminal behavior to criticizing BP’s victims and their legal representatives …
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Chesapeake Energy Stops Holding NY Landowners Hostage In Fracking Leases
A day after news reports indicate that Chesapeake has decided to stop holding NY landowners hostage to leasing contracts signed years ago, New York and Pennsylvania leaseholders …
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House Republicans Use Fear Mongering In Fight for Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
A lopsided legislative hearing held by the House Natural Resources committee last Friday is further proof that fans of mountaintop removal mining aren’t giving up without a fight …