Tag: U.S.

Secret Trade Deals Promote Fracking, Threaten Future of American Democracy

Because while the American people aren’t being told what’s in the deal, and while members of Congress are being shut out of the negotiations, representatives from more than 600 corporations and corporate interests are able not only to see the text of the agreement, but also are …

July 15, 2013
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.

July 12, 2013
Major Fossil Fuel Divestments Strengthen Renewable Energy Movement Worldwide

“As the stated climate goals become reality, these resources are worthless financially, but it is also true that they do not contribute to sustainable development in the extent and the pace we want. Exposure to fossil fuels is …”

July 5, 2013
The Toxic Legacy of Waste Injection Wells

According to ProPublica, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “has not counted the number of cases of waste migration or contamination in more than 20 years.”

July 5, 2013
Monsanto’s GMO Policy Infecting All Levels of Government

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to foreign policy, Congress, state governments, elections and the courts, the feverish politics of genetically modified foods (GMOs) have infected decision making and …

July 2, 2013