On Thursday, December 27th, in Houston, TX residents of the Manchester neighborhood joined in unity with anarchist community organizers, Tar Sands Blockaders, Occupiers, leaders from … We Demand to Know What You Are Forcing Us to BreatheRead more
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Oil and natural gas exploration in East Africa
We’ve already done a great deal of damage, and appear to have learnt little. A recent (October 2010) UNEP report, The Economics of Ecosystems and … Oil and natural gas exploration in East AfricaRead more
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ExxonMobil Makes $41 Billion, But Pays Lower Than Most Taxpayers
ExxonMobil had the largest profits of the Big Five oil companies in 2011, raking in $41.1 billion for the year. This 35 percent jump from … ExxonMobil Makes $41 Billion, But Pays Lower Than Most TaxpayersRead more
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Delivering oil directly to you
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Oil Remains King
Although oil remains the world’s leading energy source, coal and natural gas continue to grow in significance, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch … Oil Remains KingRead more
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Will Big Oil Keep Its Subsidies in a Fiscal-Cliff Deal?
Democrats and Republicans are duking it out in Washington over a deal to avert the slew of spending cuts and tax increases—the so-called “fiscal cliff” … Will Big Oil Keep Its Subsidies in a Fiscal-Cliff Deal?Read more
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Largest Criminal Fine in US
BP has agreed to pay a historic $4.5 billion criminal fine over a six-year period, after pleading guilty to 11 felony counts and criminal charges … Largest Criminal Fine in USRead more
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A Milestone for Reform or Groundwork for Oil-Friendly Junta Rule
President Obama made history today by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit Burma. During his six-hour visit, Obama met with President Thein Sein … A Milestone for Reform or Groundwork for Oil-Friendly Junta RuleRead more
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ConocoPhillips By The Numbers
ConocoPhillips announced its 2012 third-quarter profits this morning, reporting earnings of $1.8 billion — a decline of 31 percent due to a drop in crude … ConocoPhillips By The NumbersRead more
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Deepwater Drilling Permits
Federal regulators have issued the most permits for deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico this year since 2007. That’s according to data from the … Deepwater Drilling PermitsRead more