Tag: sierra club
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USDA provides $2.3 billion to support renewable energy in rural communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $2.3 billion in funding for reliable energy infrastructure and renewable energy projects to rural communities across the country, driving economic development in rural areas and helping lower energy costs for rural Americans. A majority of the funding will support 39 projects to improve electric infrastructure in 21 states through the Electric……
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Direct Action Campaigns Worldwide Target Fossil Fuel Industry
As the summer heats up, awareness is quickly escalating across the world as different direct action campaigns target a common denominator: the fossil fuel industry.
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Rules on Toxic Clean Up Chemicals Unclear as New Leak Pours into Gulf of Mexico
As authorities are working closely with the company to monitor pollution response efforts, it is still unclear as to which chemicals can be used to safely clean up fossil fuel spills from offshore drilling.
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Fracking Independence Day
The fracking rush in the heartland may have been unleashed by ill-conceived regulatory measures last month, but frontline organizations and citizen groups in southern Illinois are not throwing in the towel …