Lessons Not Learned
Many shortcomings led to BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill: lax regulation, including inadequate cement & a poorly coordinated response…
Currents
Outshining the Stars
Outshining the Stars: Excessive Night Lighting Has Some Communities Laying Down the Law. What can we do to reduce light pollution at night?
Putting Landfill Gas to Good Use
Landfills are a Potent Source of Methane—And, Potentially, Energy…
GE’s Adventures in Clean Tech
One arm of GE’s financial services is dedicated solely to energy loans and investments—it’s known as GE Energy Financial Services. More recently, GE has formed a joint venture called Energy Technology Ventures with companies Conoco Phillips and NRG Energy that’s solely focused on spurring new renewable energy technologies and ventures. If money speaks louder than […]
Health Consequences from Gulf Cleanup
The Louisiana Environment Action Network has captured the stories of several BP oil spill cleanup workers who have since been plagued with health problems. Tate Cantrell was appointed as a relief worker on one of the first boats in BP’s oil spill cleanup last summer. During this time, he was in direct contact with crude […]
Failing Health for BP Cleanup Crew
U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Nichols Those who assisted in Gulf cleanup efforts are now suffering from memory loss, respiratory problems and other issues. BP has invested millions in campaigns to combat negative publicity and persuade tourists to support beaches and businesses affected by last year’s massive Gulf oil spill. In light of the recent […]
Fracking Is Worse Than Coal
There’s more bad news about the environmental consequences of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.”