Why the 'Necessity' Defense Is Crucial to the Climate Struggle
Many Americans don't realize that breaking a law can sometimes be legally, as well as morally, permissible.
Tar Sands
Canadian Government Keeps Controversial Pipeline Project Alive
The Canadian government announced plans Tuesday to buy a controversial pipeline that would carry oil from Alberta's tar sands to a port in Vancouver, the New York Times reports.
What's Next for Tar Sands, Landowners, and All That Unused Pipe?
It's the end of the line for the Keystone pipeline (probably), but not for battles over tar sands and climate.
Dividing a River Is Tough Business
A new study finds that the Alberta government allows tar-sands companies to take dangerously high amounts of water from the Athabasca River.