Environment

UN applauds decision by oil firm to halt exploration in DR Congo national park

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Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) comprises an outstanding...

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Major Conservation Win: Oil Company Backs Off Oil Exploration in Africa’s Oldest National Park

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that London-listed oil exploration company, Soco International PLC has pledged to stop exploring for oil in Africa’s oldest national park, Virunga National Park...

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Oakland City Council To Consider Opposing Transport of Hazardous Fossil Fuel Materials

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Coal dust and diesel particulate matter from open top, mile-long trains would pose significant...

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Court Upholds The San Pedro River's Right To Water

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Dr. Robin Silver, long-time advocate for the river, walks along...

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