Tick tock, fossil fuels.
Times up for the fossil fuel industry as society makes moves to break up with oil & gas.
Breaking News:
Big oil behind stopping the rail strike
I guess it shouldn’t be a surprise to see big oil behind the efforts to stop the rail strike in congress. As the fossil fuel industry relies heavily on freight rail to transport coal and oil products. Yet to see them push for the century-old law the Railway Labor Act (one of the first labor laws in the country). This law gives Congress the right to intervene in disputes between rail unions.
In early November, the American Chemistry Council, which counts BP, ExxonMobil, and Chevron among its members, put out a report warning that a rail strike could “pull $160 billion out of the economy” and lead to 700,000 job losses. Then last week, 400 business groups sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to use their authority from a 1926 law to impose the controversial, rejected contract in the absence of a voluntary agreement. In addition to retailers, agriculturists, and car manufacturers, signatories included the American Petroleum Institute, a trade group for drillers, the National Mining Association, and the Renewable Fuels Association, representing ethanol. All of these industries rely on freight rail to make and ship their products.
Biden breaks up with Natural Gas at the White House
Banning fossil fuels from federal buildings is a statement. One that could set new standards as more cities and counties make the switch away from fossil fuel sources.
Federal officials today will auction off leases for 583 square miles of ocean waters off California that could lead to the nation’s first massive floating wind farms.
Indigenous-led action at COP15 in Canada
Things are going to be interesting over the next few months as we get through the holidays and into the new year. The calls to amplify indigenous voices are resonating globally.
Don’t forget to continue to share info about ICWA! The resource I am using to watch for a ruling is SCOTUS Blog. We have until spring to show the supreme court that the world is watching how they rule on indigenous sovereignty.