Environment
Big Coal backing Rand Paul, GOP
August 6, 2010In Kentucky, coal is king. And now, it seems, coal operators are trying to crown their princes in this year's mid-term elections.
Read moreCalifornians reject offshore oil drilling
August 4, 2010In a dramatic turnaround from a year ago, Californians' opposition to offshore oil drilling has soared in the aftermath of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a new poll shows.
Read moreDown at the docks, cleaner air may be coming
August 3, 2010The docks near you might be getting a breath of fresh air soon, with a crucial piece of environmental legislation introduced into Congress last week.
Read moreMichigan oil spill company had safety, corrosion problems
August 3, 2010The company that owns a ruptured pipeline that has spilled more than 1 million gallons of oil into Southwest Michigan's Kalamazoo River was cited at least 30 times for safety violations.
Read moreGearing up for a green economy and a union job
August 2, 2010A Green Technician training partnership between an electrical contractors group and IBEW Local 481 helped capture "millions of dollars worth of labor" for the union's members.
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