Stories by Kate Sheppard

East Coast Earthquake Reveals Major Flaws in Planning for Nuclear Disaster

Posted on: Aug 24, 2011, Source: Comment Is Free

In Virginia, the quake shut down the North Anna reactor – a warning that our 'worst-case scenario' may not be bad enough.

Two Years After the Largest Toxic Spill in the Nation's History, Where's the Regulation on Deadly Coal Ash Dumps?

Posted on: Dec 22, 2010, Source: Mother Jones

EPA identified 431 containment units for coal slurry and has labeled 49 of them "high hazard"—meaning they pose a risk to human health and the environment.

The GOP's Coming Climate Witch Hunt

Posted on: Nov 9, 2010, Source: Mother Jones

Scientists are bracing for a new wave of attacks and investigations by the incoming House majority.

Congressman: BP "Openly Blackmailing the American Government"

Posted on: Sep 8, 2010, Source: Mother Jones Online

BP now claims they can't possibly be able to compensate all the victims of the Deepwater Horizon spill without the government giving them more drilling permits.

How Much Will Obama's Nuclear Blind Spot Cost America?

Posted on: Mar 8, 2010, Source: Mother Jones

Is the administration ignoring the potential financial fallout of its plans for a nuclear expansion?

Is Whole Foods Bad for the Planet?

Posted on: Jan 8, 2010, Source: Mother Jones Online

CEO John Mackey is a climate change denier. Meanwhile, companies scorned by Whole Foods' main customer base have stepped up efforts to deal with climate change.

Is Obama's Latest Agriculture Nominee a Textbook Pesticide-Pusher?

Posted on: Nov 19, 2009, Source: Mother Jones

Obama recently tapped as chief agricultural negotiator for the office of the US Trade Representative a senior executive from one of the pesticide industry's main trade groups.

Coal Industry Behind Forged Letters to Congressman Asking Him to Vote Against Climate Bill?

Posted on: Aug 4, 2009, Source: Grist.org

A firm hired by a coal lobbying group is believed to be responsible for forged letters pretending to be from the NAACP and a local Latino group.

Major Green Groups Offer Plan to Obama

Posted on: Dec 1, 2008, Source: Grist.org

How should Obama act on the environment? A report by 29 major enviro groups gave Obama a list of actions and policies.

Obama Announces His New Energy Plan

Posted on: Aug 4, 2008, Source: Grist.org

In a speech today, Obama spoke about more drilling in exchange for comprehensive energy legislation and his own plan to mandate more renewable energy.