Category: H2O

“On The 12th Day Of Trump, House Republicans Vote To Allow Coal Mines To Poison Our Water”

by goodolewoody, posted in Congress, CONSERVATIVES, CORRUPTION, CRIME, H2O, Politics

POLITICUS USA

House Republicans passed a resolution on Wednesday that overturned an Interior Department rule that prohibited coal companies from polluting the water sources near mines.
House Republicans passed a resolution on Wednesday that overturned an Interior Department rule that prohibited coal companies from polluting the water sources near mines.

“EPA admits that fracking can contaminate drinking water”

by goodolewoody, posted in Environment, EPA, FRACKING, H2O, NATURAL RESOURCES, Politics

THINK PROGRESS

Good thing so many people in Trump’s cabinet have ties to the fracking industries.
Good thing so many people in Trump’s cabinet have ties to the fracking industries.

“Obama’s mighty EPA falls into Pruitt’s hands”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, CLIMATE CHANGE, DONALD TRUMP, Environment, EPA, H2O, Health, Politics

POLITICO

The executive actions that propelled the president's climate agenda will make it easier for Donald Trump's pick to turn back the clock.
The executive actions that propelled the president’s climate agenda will make it easier for Donald Trump’s pick to turn back the clock.

“Trump to pick EPA antagonist to lead EPA”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, CLIMATE CHANGE, EPA, H2O, Health, Politics

MADDOW BLOG

Rachel Maddow reports on Donald Trump's apparent selection of Scott Pruitt to lead the EPA, and Pruitt's history of not only fighting the EPA on environmental regulations but advocating on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, including rejecting climate science.
Rachel Maddow reports on Donald Trump’s apparent selection of Scott Pruitt to lead the EPA, and Pruitt’s history of not only fighting the EPA on environmental regulations but advocating on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, including rejecting climate science.

“Monumental victory for Standing Rock protesters”

by goodolewoody, posted in BIG OIL, FOSSIL FUEL, H2O, Human Interest, NATIVE AMERICANS

MSNBC

Lawrence talks to Dave Archambault, Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and actor and activist Shailene Woodley about the Army Corps of Engineers' decision to block the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Lawrence talks to Dave Archambault, Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and actor and activist Shailene Woodley about the Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to block the Dakota Access Pipeline.

CARTOON

by goodolewoody, posted in BIG OIL, CARTOON, CORRUPTION, H2O, Holiday, NATIVE AMERICANS, NATURAL RESOURCES, Politics

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“California drought continues but residents are conserving less water”

by goodolewoody, posted in CALIFORNIA, CLIMATE CHANGE, Food & Agriculture, H2O, Politics

THINK PROGRESS

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“Olympics: Rio 2016’s ‘perfect storm’

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 OLYMPICS, BRAZIL, CORRUPTION, CRIME, economic justice, GREED, H2O, Health, Politics, PUBLIC SAFETY

CNN

RIO'S RAW SEWAGE AND OLYMPICS
RIO’S RAW SEWAGE AND OLYMPICS

“Trash creates obstacles for Rio 2016 Olympic sailors”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 OLYMPICS, BRAZIL, GREED, H2O, Health, HOMELAND SECURITY, Human Interest, MONEY, Politics, SPORTS, ZIKA VIRUS

CNN

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“Former Brazilian soccer star: Don’t come to the Rio Olympics”

by goodolewoody, posted in 2016 OLYMPICS, BRAZIL, CORRUPTION, CRIME, H2O, Health, Human Interest, SPORTS

CNN

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