‘Within my generation, whatever climate we were used to will be a thing of the past,’ says lead researcher of new study — Andrea Germanos, Common Dreams Staff Writer The “years of climate departure” for various cities across the globe. (Image: University
— originally drafted by Christian Gerlach and edited by Vickie Rock Dear Governor Brian Sandoval, Can you please explain why the Nevada Division of Water Resources has denied new water wells to farmers and ranchers due to drought in northern Nevada, yet that same Division has approved permits for oil companies
— by David Turnbull, Oil Change International Our public lands are our lands, held and maintained by the Government in trust for the public at large, not the goliath corporations. And in support of that premise, over the last few weeks, we’ve
When you’ve got giant energy companies this scared, you must be doing something right. The only way to counter the monies golliath corporations can flood communities with outright propaganda and lies is with people running a truly grassroots campaign advocating to put
Just for reference sake, Humboldt County, NV is currently classified as ‘D3 Drought – Extreme’ and the USDA has designated Elko County as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by drought, yet Governor Sandoval is considering green-lighting
THAT DAY WHEN THE NORTH POLE BECAME A LAKE… Climate change is happening now. In July 2013, a lake formed at the North Pole due to unprecedented melting Arctic sea ice. And yet, at least 127 members of Congress still refuse to
The surge in fracked gas is headed for export and won’t boost the nation’s energy independence. — by Jim Hightower Big Oil’s frackers are wrapping their shameless profiteering in our flag. In shale fields across the country, you’ll see fracking rigs festooned
Fracking might be profitable, but whether it’s good for anything else is doubtful. — by Jill Richardson Jacki Schilke was suffering from symptoms ranging from rashes, pain, and lightheadedness to dental problems and urinating blood. The formerly healthy, 53-year-old cattle rancher’s body
Midwest farmers douse their fields in chemicals as insects grow resistant to Bt Corn – Sarah Lazare, staff writer Pesticides Poured on Illinois Cornfield (Photo: Fig and Sage) Pesticide use is skyrocketing across the Midwestern U.S. corn belt, as biotech companies like
"Sweeping" subpoena violates rights of those who spoke out against oil giant’s devastating actions in Ecuador – Lauren McCauley, staff writer Following their guilty sentence for the dumping of 18.5bn gallons of toxic waste in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Chevron is amassing the
