by Guest Contributor | Mar 1, 2015 | EarthDesk Sunday
Associated Press: “The federal government predicts that trains hauling crude oil or ethanol will derail an average of 10 times a year over the next two decades, causing more than $4 billion in damage and possibly killing hundreds of people.” «« »» Nate...
by John Cronin | Feb 24, 2015 | Climate Change, Energy, Law & Policy, Pollution
As we reported was likely, Congress’ passage of a bill to construct the Keystone XL Pipeline has proven to be symbolic. President Obama today vetoed the measure, an action more directed at protecting presidential authority than the environment. The...
by John Cronin | Jan 29, 2015 | Climate Change, Energy, Pollution
Although Senate sponsors will deny it, the passage of a bill to force the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, which would deliver petroleum from the tar sands of Canada to a port in the Gulf of Mexico, was largely symbolic. President Obama has repeatedly promised he...