energy – Page 11 – People's World

Climate change and oil portfolios: Divesting in the future

September 2, 2015 By Rev. Jim Conn

Methodists linked arms with more than 500 campaigns pushing for divestment by colleges, universities, faith communities, state and local retirement funds, and foundations.

Dethroning fossil fuels: rise of the New Abolitionists

August 27, 2015 By Rev. Jim Conn

Advocates for keeping fossil fuels in the ground are demanding of the world what this nation required of itself following the Civil War.

Climate contradictions: Obama approves Arctic drilling, plans visit to Alaska

August 18, 2015 By Blake Skylar

The move is especially bewildering for many, as the president has declared Alaska to be "the frontlines of our fight against climate change."

President announces Clean Power Plan to supportive poll results

August 7, 2015 By Patrick J. Foote

The EPA released its final rule on the regulation of power plants in an effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions by 33 percent by 2030.

Steelworkers become first union to back Iran nuclear curbs deal

August 6, 2015 By PAI

"The USW supports the Iran deal because it would enhance national and global security as well as benefit the U.S. economy."