Friends of Big Oil have been making a habit in this session of Congress of threatening to scuttle “must pass” legislation in order to hasten construction of the dangerous Keystone … Read more
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VIDEO: Poisoning Wolves to Pad Big Oil’s Profits
A powerful new video, titled ‘Cry Wolf: An Enethical Oil Story’ from our friends at DeSmogBlog, documents the senseless and cruel killing of wolves in Canada in order to conceal … Read more
Infographic: Keystone XL – Big Oil’s Poison Pill
More than two full years into the fight against Keystone XL, the stakes are as high as ever. Check out these quick hits for more info on what the dangerous pipeline means for people and wildlife. Read more
TransCanada Reapplies for Round 2 of Keystone XL Fight
Keystone XL, the “zombie pipeline,” is officially back from the grave. TransCanada, the corporation behind the massive tar sands project, reapplied on Friday for a Presidential Permit to begin construction. … Read more
Sandhill Cranes: an Ancient Bird, a New Threat, and How You Can Help
What does Big Oil have in store for one of the planet’s oldest residents? Find out more about this amazing animal and its trek across our continent — and how Canada’s tar sands industry puts it in danger. Read more
New Keystone XL Route – Same Risks, Same Threats
Building a 1,700-mile pipeline tocarry up to 800,000 barrels a day of thick, tar-like crude oil through the middle of America will rip up Canada’s boreal forest, leave toxic sludge … Read more
Another Keystone XL Vote as Big Oil Flexes Hill Muscle
Once again essential legislation is being taken hostage by Big Oil’s backers on Capitol Hill. The vehicle this time is the transportation bill, a massive piece of legislation that aims to … Read more
Speak Up Now! Help Stop Big Oil’s Tar Sands Agenda for New England
Tar sands—a dirty, sludgey oil being produced in Canada—may be oozing into the Northeast soon if Big Oil has its way. You might recognize this dirty product from the heated … Read more
Wildlife in Peril: Nine Species in the Tar Sands War Zone
Canada’s boreal forest is one of the last intact ecosystems on earth — but the fate of its wildlife is in doubt, thanks to the oil industry. Learn more about these remarkable animals, and find out how you can help protect them. Read more
