Oil – Page 56 – People's World

Environmental groups unite to stop Keystone XL

February 14, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Aactivist group 350 called on everyone to send half a million messages to the Senate by the end of the day demanding "back the President and make sure this pipeline doesn't get built."

Unions split on Obama Keystone pipeline turndown

January 23, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Construction unions called Obama's ruling a "job killer," but at least five unions sided with environmental groups against Keystone.

Mexico’s oil spill: another month for cleanup

January 17, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Two weeks ago, a pipeline leak in coastal Mexico sent oil gushing into Coatzacoalcos River.

Weeklong “Occupy Nigeria” strike wins victory

January 17, 2012 By Dennis Laumann

A weeklong nationwide strike resulted in a victory for Nigerians as the government on Monday agreed to partially restore a popular fuel subsidy.

Steelworkers: Refinery closings could cause oil shortages in Northeast

January 13, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The union says oil companies' closure of three big refineries in the Philadelphia area - and a plan to demolish one plant if its owner can't find a buyer - could lead to oil shortages in...