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DeSmogBlog, Week of 8/19/2019
This week’s articles include:
Christopher Leonard’s New Book Puts an Ever-Expanding ‘Kochland’ on the Map
Fracking and Shale Drilling Caused Spike in Climate-Warming Methane Pollution, Says New Study
Another Death in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Brings Environmental Activists Together […]
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Study: Exposure to dispersant raised likelihood of neurological symptoms in Deepwater Horizon responders
This article discusses the neurological problems that a dispersant used in fighting the Deepwater Horizon disaster will likely cause responders.
U.S. Coast Guard members who were exposed to oil while responding to the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe were twice as likely to experience headaches and dizziness as those who were not, according […]
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DeSmogblog, August 9, 2019
This week’s articles discuss:
Documents Shine New Light on Koch Brothers’ Early Efforts to Abolish the Department of Energy
Announcing DeSmog’s Koch Network Database
Bleak Financial Outlook for US Fracking Industry
Comment: Yes, Scientists Say we Need to Plant Trees and Eat Less Meat — But Not as a […]
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EDITORIAL: Is Atlantic Coast Pipeline still a viable project?
This editorial, written by the Lynchburg News & Advance, and posted to the Free Lance-Star. discusses the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Dominion Energy.
This is an excellent piece. There is an obvious flaw in the article’s title however. The word “still” implies it was once needed. It has only been […]
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House Democrats Look to End Special Treatment of Corporate Polluters
This Sierra Club article discusses how House Democrats are trying to stop corporate polluters.
For decades, bedrock environmental laws like the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act have existed to protect our communities from dangerous pollution. But did you know that oil and gas companies are often able to […]
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Report: The Threat That Will Send Oil Down To $10
This article discusses the future of gasoline production.
Oil prices will need to trade at around $9 to $10 per barrel in the long run if gasoline is going to be able to compete with electric vehicles and renewable energy.
That startling conclusion comes from BNP Paribas, which warned […]
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Dominion submits $33M battery storage pilot plan
This article discusses Dominion Energy’s submission of a $33M battery storage pilot plan.
Dominion Energy Virginia announced Tuesday it is planning to spend around $33 million to build four electric power battery storage projects at three sites in central Virginia.
The pilot projects, totaling 16 megawatts, would be the utility’s first […]
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P boss says climate activists should avoid polarizing society
This article discusses demonizing energy firms: BP boss says climate activists should avoid polarizing society. Maybe they should stop doing things that only help their profits while hurting the rest of the world.
BP has been targeted by climate activist groups on numerous occasions in recent months, with demonstrators increasingly […]
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Fairfax County plans a historic solar buy—if Dominion Energy doesn’t stand in the way
This Virginia Mercury article by Ivy Main discusses Fairfax County’s plans to buy solar power, if Dominion Energy doesn’t stand in the way.
In June, Fairfax County announced it was seeking proposals from solar companies to install solar at up to 130 county-owned facilities and schools, with another 100 sites […]
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Dominion watches offshore wind costs to support 2 GW-plus buildout in Virginia
This article discusses the efforts of Dominion Energy pursuing wind energy. Dominion watches offshore wind costs to support 2 GW-plus buildout in Virginia. Dominion Energy is barreling ahead with its clean energy investments and is keeping a watch on New England market prices and technology advancements to forecast future offshore […]
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