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Renewables Soar by 70% in World’s 20 Major Economies

Renewables Soar by 70% in World’s 20 Major Economies

By Andy Rowell As the renewable revolution gathers a pace, the oil industry has launched yet another PR offensive trying to rebrand fossil fuels as sustainable. So first the good news. The percentage of electricity generated by renewables in the world’s largest economies has soared by 70 percent over the last five years, according to […]

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    Koch Brothers Are Largest Lease Holders in Alberta Tar Sands

    Koch Brothers Are Largest Lease Holders in Alberta Tar Sands

    The largest lease holder in Canada’s oil sands is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, the conglomerate that is the source of the fortune owned by the controversial conservative political donors, Charles and David Koch. The Alberta, Canada, tar sands operations. Photo credit: Occupy.com The Koch’s holdings in the tar sands were disclosed by Koch Cash, an activist […]

    ALEC Reinstates Attack On Renewable Energy Policies

    ALEC Reinstates Attack On Renewable Energy Policies

    Union of Concerned Scientists By Jeff Deyette Having failed completely in its attempt to repeal state renewable electricity standards (RES) during the spring 2013 legislative season, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is shifting gears. Their new strategy is more nuanced, but the goal remains the same: support their fossil fuel cronies by rolling back […]