While debating a bill that would repeal $2 billion in tax subsidies for Big Oil, S. 2204, United States Senators came to the floor to state their case. Unfortunately, those defending Big Oil’s perks decided to use well-worn myths and misdirection. It is important for American consumers to know what is true and what is more Big Oil spin. Here are 4 commonly mentioned myths that Senators used to defend the indefensible Big Oil tax subsidies: Read more

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Credit: Lincoln Else

America needs its roads and bridges – without them, we couldn’t get to work, ship goods, and get to the wild places where we love to go hiking, biking, and camping.  But we also need to get away from climate-change causing fossil fuels – not make ourselves more dependent on them.  This is the lesson that the House Republicans don’t seem to learn.  They’re now trying to make a mess of a bill meant to rebuild our bridges and roads by forcing the addition of several drilling bills into the final legislation. Read more

Seal pups can become easy prey if matted oil interferes with flipper movement.

Arctic animals face a new threat that could severely exacerbate habitat stresses caused by climate change. In recent years, oil companies have targeted vulnerable waters in Alaska’s Chukchi and Beaufort seas, hoping to create a new frontier for oil drilling. Read more