Environment
Louisianans march for clean water, demand oil companies own up
July 1, 2014Oil and gas canals and pipelines have destroyed much of the Louisiana coastal lands.
Read moreOklahoma suffers quakes after fracking
June 27, 2014A swarm of earthquakes that have shaken homes and rattled nerves. Nearby, fracking operations are ongoing, continuously disturbing both the environment and people's peace of mind.
Read moreNorth Dakota park threatened by oil, gas drilling
June 24, 2014The park, which is home to a great variety of wildlife, 100 miles of hiking and horse trails, and skies where visitors can sometimes witness the Northern Lightsmay soon be marred by oil rigs.
Read moreEnvironment, economy linked at new UN assembly
June 23, 2014The environment is no longer a niche topic backed by a passionate minority, Achim Steiner said, but is clearly linked to economic and societal issues.
Read moreObama, actor DiCaprio turn the tide on protecting marine areas
June 20, 2014President Obama used his executive authority on June 17 to create the world's largest marine sanctuary, banning commercial fishing, mining, and oil exploration in a major portion of the Pacific Ocean.
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