Economic imperatives are starting to drive the fight against global warming, and that could be a game changer.
Tara Lohan
Tara Lohan has over a decade of experience writing about the intersections of water, food, and energy. In 2013, she embarked on a cross-country project, Hitting Home, documenting the community impacts of unconventional energy production on communities. Her work has been published by Bill Moyers, Salon, The Nation, AlterNet, Earth Island Journal, and others. Follow @TaraLohan
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The Push to Repeal the Crude Export Ban Shows Shale Companies Are Getting Desperate
Plagued by low prices and overstretched by the drilling boom, oil companies are leading a push to repeal the longstanding crude export ban.
Posted inEconomic Policy
How Solar Is Lighting the Way for Recovery in Nepal
Renewable energy companies have formed a coalition to repower the country after its massive earthquake.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Why California’s Drought Is the Nation’s Problem
Rising food prices, unsafe drinking water—climate change will only make things worse unless stronger measures are taken.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
One Man’s Battle Against the Crude-Oil ‘Bomb Trains’ Running Through His Backyard
Ed Ruszel didn’t set out to be an environmental activist. Then Valero Energy announced a plan to bring 3 million gallons of tar-sands crude—every day—within feet of his family business.