A “sacrifice zone” is a region, state, or community that is thrown under the bus of progress, for the greater good of those driving the bus. The term first appeared during the energy crisis of the 1970s, to describe areas sacrificed to meet the energy needs of the country. Examples of classic sacrifice zones were the uranium mining areas of the West, ...
On February 26, Ohio proved once again that nothing in the state is sacred when it comes to making money from fracking. In addition to some Department of Transportation parcels, the 5-member Oil and ...
Have you noticed that every oil and gas drilling rig has an American flag anchored to the top? For most Americans, that flag represents freedom. So, it’s ironic that Ohio’s pro-fossil fuel Republicans in the General Assembly usurp many rights and freedoms from Ohio citizens while they cater to the oil and gas industry.
The United State Forest Service has proposed a rule change to allow carbon dioxide captured directly from the air or from industrial processes to be stored permanently on public lands. This carbon dioxide would be pumped ...