tar sands

Thousands Rally at White House to Stop Keystone XL

In which your fearless reporter skips NFL games to document America’s opposition to the tar sands mega-pipeline. Read more

Tar Sands in New England?

Last week there was a meeting in the town of Randolph, New Hampshire to talk about tar sands. A Randolph conservation commissioner who had heard about the tar sands/Trailbreaker issue … Read more

Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Tribal Victories in Conservation

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich and diverse ancestry, traditions and cultures of Native Americans and to recognize the accomplishments of the peoples who … Read more

5 Reasons Why the President Will Reject Keystone XL

The conventional wisdom on the tar sands megaproject is off base. Here’s why. Read more

Tar Sands Are The Coolest!

One of the world’s biggest tar sands producers is trying to brainwash kids with a slick new game. Find out how you can help fight back. Read more

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A Brighter Future for Wildlife

Americans gave hope for a brighter future for wildlife by electing a President and Senate-majority who acknowledge the unfolding climate crisis, and have stated their intentions to lead America towards … Read more

Are U.S. Oil Exports Making Tar Sands “Useless”?

A boom in American oil production has made Keystone XL an even riskier bet. How will politicians and the industry respond? Read more

NWF Tells Fox News – Enbridge Pipeline Could Cause Terrible Spill

When NASDAQ seemed to connect a temporary drop in shares of tar sands pipeline company Enbidge to a new report from NWF, it got the attention of Fox Business News’ … Read more

Jackpine Mine: Shell Oil’s Caribou Killer

Shell Oil is pushing hard to expand its Jackpine tar sands mine in northern Alberta, but at what cost? Read more

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Investors Demand Environmental Improvements from Tar Sands Industry

Tar sands is a risky business—it is one of the dirtiest fuels on the planet. Just this week, a group of 49 investors with $2 trillion in assets called on Canadian oil … Read more