energy
Ohio workers resist Cenovus non-union outsourcing of 3,000 oil refinery jobs
August 30, 2021The move to bring in non-union workers, mostly from Texas, has thousands of Lima residents who’ve been working at the plant for years, some for generations, asking what they’re supposed to do for work.
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Energy industry showers Texas politicians with cash after weak regulation bills pass
August 9, 2021The increase in donations for the officials at the close of the session looks like a reward for not passing more stringent regulations.
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Carbon sequestration: Climate solution or bridge to more fossil fuel profits?
June 2, 2021A section in ruling circles sees carbon sequestration as a way to keep the golden calf of fossil fuels churning out mega-profits for as long as possible.
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To mine or not to mine? Alberta coal confusion puts water in danger
March 12, 2021Confusion reigns as to what the government's policy is, but coal companies are guaranteed a win.
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Worker’s death sparks historic oil and gas strike in Iran
August 10, 2020The strike action was triggered when Ebrahim Arabzadeh, a contract worker at Mahshahr petrochemical complex, died from heat exhaustion at work.
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