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Science has spoken: the path to a sustainable future for people, wildlife and the planet does not include fossil fuels. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we need to keep it in the ground. Sign the petition to #keepitintheground here: http://bit.ly/FossilFreeFuture

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Why It Matters if Candidates Like Hillary Clinton Take Fossil Fuel Money

Why It Matters if Candidates Like Hillary Clinton Take Fossil Fuel Money

Originally published at www.greenpeace.org
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Kelly MitchellApr 1
As Federal Coal Review Begins, the Biggest Coal Companies Hope to Keep Their Corporate Welfare

As Federal Coal Review Begins, the Biggest Coal Companies Hope to Keep Their Corporate Welfare

Last week, the Interior Department announced the next step in its comprehensive review of the federal coal program, publishing a notice…
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joesmythMar 28
Most of the Coal Mined by the Biggest Coal Companies in the U.S. Belongs to the American Public

Most of the Coal Mined by the Biggest Coal Companies in the U.S. Belongs to the American Public

The biggest coal mining companies in the country depend on subsidized federal coal, even as they attack federal climate and clean air…
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joesmythMar 17
Oil
Arctic Still Threatened by Oil Drilling, Atlantic Coast Spared

Arctic Still Threatened by Oil Drilling, Atlantic Coast Spared

Yesterday, the Department of the Interior reversed course on a plan to allow oil drilling off the Atlantic coast — but laid plans for new…
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Tim DonaghyMar 16
Virginians Agree: No Drilling in Our Atlantic

Virginians Agree: No Drilling in Our Atlantic

The fossil fuel industry has set its sights on the oil off the coast of southeast Atlantic states, but locals in Virginia aren’t having it…
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Kristina N. FloresMar 3
This Oil Leak Could Last for 100 Years — and the Company Involved Refuses to Fix It

This Oil Leak Could Last for 100 Years — and the Company Involved Refuses to Fix It

Far away from TV cameras and under the radar of the nightly news, oil has been continuously leaking from a damaged production platform…
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Tim DonaghyFeb 19
Coal
Arch Coal’s Otter Creek Mine Proposal Is Officially Dead, Keeping More Than 2 billion Tons of…

Arch Coal’s Otter Creek Mine Proposal Is Officially Dead, Keeping More Than 2 billion Tons of…

Originally published at www.greenpeace.org
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Kelly MitchellMar 10
6 Things You Need to Know About President Obama’s Coal Leasing Moratorium

6 Things You Need to Know About President Obama’s Coal Leasing Moratorium

After years of hearing from you, the Interior Department will begin a massive overhaul of the federal coal program.
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Diana BestJan 15
Another One Bites the Dust: Arch Coal Declares Bankruptcy

Another One Bites the Dust: Arch Coal Declares Bankruptcy

Arch Coal, the second largest coal mining company in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today.
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Diana BestJan 11
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Keep It in the Ground

Science has spoken: the path to a sustainable future for people, wildlife and the planet does not include fossil fuels. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we need to keep it in the ground. Sign the petition to #keepitintheground here: http://bit.ly/FossilFreeFuture

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Fracking
California’s Gas Leak Rages On as Stage of Emergency Is Declared

California’s Gas Leak Rages On as Stage of Emergency Is Declared

In a sunny suburb of Los Angeles, an invisible menace rages.
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jesse.colemanJan 8
Where Fracking Was Banned This Year

Where Fracking Was Banned This Year

Fracking was banned in two states this year, and Scotland joined the growing number of nations that have said no to the hazardous drilling…
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april glaserDec 22, 2015
Not Even National Parks Are Safe From Fracking

Not Even National Parks Are Safe From Fracking

We know that fracking threatens our climate, our health, and our communities. Now, frackers are taking aim at something else irreplaceable.
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Ryan SchleeterOct 6, 2015
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Keep It in the Ground

Science has spoken: the path to a sustainable future for people, wildlife and the planet does not include fossil fuels. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we need to keep it in the ground. Sign the petition to #keepitintheground here: http://bit.ly/FossilFreeFuture

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The Interior Department Keeps Cancelling Fossil Fuel Lease Sales and We Love It

The Interior Department Keeps Cancelling Fossil Fuel Lease Sales and We Love It

When federal lease sales are postponed, delayed, or cancelled, how does the climate movement respond? We grow stronger.
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Diana BestFeb 11
Keep It in the Ground Movement Scores Another Victory Over Fossil Fuel Interests

Keep It in the Ground Movement Scores Another Victory Over Fossil Fuel Interests

Faced with mounting public opposition, the Bureau of Land Management has postponed a fossil fuel auction for the second time in three weeks…
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Greenpeace USADec 9, 2015
8 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Our Climate Future

8 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Our Climate Future

Confronting climate change can be a daunting task, but looking back over the past year of climate victories gives reason to for hope.
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Greenpeace USASep 4, 2015
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Keep It in the Ground

Science has spoken: the path to a sustainable future for people, wildlife and the planet does not include fossil fuels. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we need to keep it in the ground. Sign the petition to #keepitintheground here: http://bit.ly/FossilFreeFuture

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Fossil Fuel Companies Rack Up Another Worst Week Ever.

Fossil Fuel Companies Rack Up Another Worst Week Ever.

Originally published at www.greenpeace.org
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Kelly MitchellMar 11
3 Things to Know About Today’s U.S.-Canada Climate Agreement

3 Things to Know About Today’s U.S.-Canada Climate Agreement

President Obama’s first hang-out with the new Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau started off with a pretty chill subject: the Arctic.
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John DeansMar 10
4 Things to Know About the Supreme Court’s Clean Power Plan Delay

4 Things to Know About the Supreme Court’s Clean Power Plan Delay

Yesterday, the Supreme court ruled to pause implementation of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan. Here’s what you need to know.
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Kelly MitchellFeb 11
Who Has the Best Plan to Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground?

Who Has the Best Plan to Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground?

The Democratic primary has Bernie and Hillary racing to see who can take the stronger stance on fossil fuel extraction.
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Travis NicholsFeb 8
New Hampshire: The Issue Is Climate

New Hampshire: The Issue Is Climate

As the primary hype crescendos, Hillary Clinton is feeling the impact of climate activists’ message.
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John DeansFeb 5
Chasing Oil Below U.S. Waters — Again

Chasing Oil Below U.S. Waters — Again

With one policy move, the Obama administration could open up millions of acres to new offshore oil drilling projects.
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John DeansFeb 1
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