Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline demonstrate in Omaha, Neb., on Nov. 1, 2017. (AP/Nati Harnik) January 26, 2021 Keystone XL legal risks highlight dangers of putting investors before climate change Kyla Tienhaara, Queen's University, Ontario The threat of a large lawsuit could be enough to discourage some countries from taking action on climate change.
Coal miner Scottie Stinson, left, talks with foreman Scott Tiller outside a mine in Welch, W.Va., on May 12, 2016, as he prepares to enter a mine 40 inches high. David Goldman/AP Photo March 5, 2019 The struggle for coal miners’ health care and pension benefits continues Simon F. Haeder, West Virginia University As coal companies look for ways to cut costs, many are reneging on their promises for health care for retired miners. Unless Congress intervenes, these miners could face ill health and poverty.
A coal mine near the mountains in Alberta. (Shutterstock) December 18, 2018 The fossil fuel era is coming to an end, but the lawsuits are just beginning Kyla Tienhaara, Queen's University, Ontario An American coal company is suing the Canadian government over Alberta’s plan to combat climate change.