The widely touted 'carbon capture and storage' technology is much more expensive than wind and solar, says a Greenpeace report. It also represents a perverse subsidy to the fossil fuel sector that will only boost coal and oil, and delay the transition to a renewable energy system.
False promise of 'carbon capture' exposed The Ecologist | 26th May 2015 News Energy Climate Change Coal Oil Renewables saskpower-ccs-cut.jpg The widely touted 'carbon capture and storage' technology …
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Texas has ejected two indigenous men from Ecuador and rejected their 'gift' of posters showing rainforest oil pollution. Chevron was holding its annual general meeting at the museum.
… dump roughly 18 billion gallons of toxic waste into unlined pits and local waterways in … dump roughly 18 billion gallons of toxic waste into unlined pits and local waterways in …
Montana legislators have brushed off the attempts of farmers, ranchers and landowners to effect 'zoning' regulations to protect them, their land, their water and their livestock from the toxic impacts of fracking. Now they say: 'See you in Court!'.
… | 22nd February 2015 News Law Fracking Waste Pollution Energy Fossil Fuels Oil …
A massive oil spill in the oil-rich Niger Delta in 2008 has caused years of environmental and economic devastation. But only after legal action in London has Shell been forced to reveal the truth, admit liability, pay compensation, and begin the clean-up.
… The Ecologist | 7th January 2015 News Oil Waste Pollution Nigeria Africa …
The EU is dumping a plan to label fuel made from tar sands as 20% more polluting than oil from conventional sources, making it cheaper for European countries to import. But the concession - intended to smooth the TTIP trade deal - still has to be approved by the European Parliament.
… and creates large reservoirs of toxic waste . "The Commission has recognized the …