fossil fuels – Page 20 – People's World

Like a bad neighbor, Chevron is there

February 19, 2015 By Leo Gerard

Residents, environmentalists and USW members work together to protect the safety and health of refinery workers and citizens living near the Richmond refinery.

Hell on rails: West Virginia burning after crude oil train derailment

February 18, 2015 By John Case

The fires from the derailment in Fayette County continued to burn Tuesday morning, and emergency shelters for hundreds of people who had to evacuate after the derailment remain open.

Connecticut activists gather to prevent a climate crime

January 12, 2015 By Len Yannielli

It was a crime scene we have become all too familiar with in 2015. Yellow police tape encircled the area of the dastardly deed. People milled about somewhat dazed but also angry.

Trade (and geopolitical) wars cut oil prices

January 8, 2015 By John Case

There is a trade war in oil and fossil fuels. It has four causes I can identify.

North Dakota oil boom comes with a price

April 18, 2014 By Stewart Acuff

Not too long ago we were all marveling at the "wonderful" oil boom in North Dakota; as we should know from our own history, all booms come at a price, and they are paying that price now.