Big Oil’s Mountain of Cash ArticleSep 27, 2011 Big Oil’s Mountain of Cash The most profitable oil companies are fighting to keep tax giveaways that could be used for deficit reduction even though they have billions in cash reserves, write Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez. Sep 27, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Bush-Era Job Program Is GOP Leaders’ No. 1 Target ArticleSep 15, 2011 Bush-Era Job Program Is GOP Leaders’ No. 1 Target Congressional Republicans once again propose slashing funding for a successful job creation program, write Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez. The Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program is creating jobs and will reduce oil use. Sep 15, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Reserve Oil Sale Will Boost Economy ArticleJun 23, 2011 Reserve Oil Sale Will Boost Economy The Obama administration’s decision to release 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will translate into savings at the pump and add to our GDP, write Daniel J. Weiss, Christina DiPasquale, and Valeri Vasquez. Jun 23, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Christina DiPasquale, Valeri Vasquez
Mercury Falling ArticleJun 21, 2011 Mercury Falling Many power plants can reduce their mercury and other toxics emissions without significant hardship, write Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez, and Stewart Boss. Jun 21, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez, Stewart Boss
American Electric Power’s Dirty Trick ArticleJun 13, 2011 American Electric Power’s Dirty Trick American Electric Power’s threat to close coal-fired power plants rather than comply with EPA requirements to reduce air toxics is designed to bring opposition to pollution controls, write Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez. Jun 13, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Memorial Day Driving by the Numbers ArticleMay 26, 2011 Memorial Day Driving by the Numbers Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez examine how much high gas prices and oil speculation are costing Americans as they take to the roads this weekend. May 26, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Echoing Big Oil’s Protests ArticleMay 18, 2011 Echoing Big Oil’s Protests Pro-oil senators played copycat with Big Oil CEOs during last week’s hearing on ending subsidies for the companies before voting to protect the handouts, writes Valeri Vasquez. May 18, 2011 Valeri Vasquez
Exxon Mobil Dodges the Tax Man ArticleMay 11, 2011 Exxon Mobil Dodges the Tax Man Valeri Vasquez explains that ExxonMobil is able to get away with paying a lower effective tax rate than the average American. May 11, 2011 Valeri Vasquez
Americans to Big Oil: We’ve Got Your Number ArticleMay 11, 2011 Americans to Big Oil: We’ve Got Your Number Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez take a by-the-numbers look at taxpayers’ contributions to record oil profits. May 11, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Latinos and Latino Businesses Are Hit Hard by High Gas Prices ArticleMay 9, 2011 Latinos and Latino Businesses Are Hit Hard by High Gas Prices High gas prices and oil dependence are hurting Latino communities and business owners, write Jorge Madrid and Valeri Vasquez. May 9, 2011 Jorge Madrid, Valeri Vasquez
Big Oil Visits the Stock Market With Your Money ArticleMay 3, 2011 Big Oil Visits the Stock Market With Your Money The big five oil companies used their megaprofits from the first quarter to repurchase their own stock and enrich themselves, write Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez. May 3, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
The Year of Living Dangerously ReportApr 29, 2011 The Year of Living Dangerously 2010's extreme weather could be a preview of a not-too-distant future should we fail to reduce carbon dioxide pollution, write Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez, and Ben Kaldunski. Apr 29, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez, Ben Kaldunski
Interactive Map: Extreme Weather Across the Nation InteractiveApr 29, 2011 Interactive Map: Extreme Weather Across the Nation Explore how extreme weather affected the United States in 2010. Apr 29, 2011 Valeri Vasquez, Ben Kaldunski
Pump Pain, Big Oil Gain ArticleApr 28, 2011 Pump Pain, Big Oil Gain The eye-popping first-quarter profits of the five Big Oil companies due to high gas prices clearly indicate the need to eliminate tax subsidies to these companies and invest in cleaner fuels, argues Valeri Vasquez. Apr 28, 2011 Valeri Vasquez
Oil Roulette ArticleApr 28, 2011 Oil Roulette Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez evaluate soaring oil prices and propose effective, progressive solutions. Apr 28, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Interactive Map: Fossil Fuel Accidents InteractiveApr 19, 2011 Interactive Map: Fossil Fuel Accidents Map from Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez shows fossil-fuel-related deaths, injuries, and other costs in every state. Apr 19, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Fossil Fuels: A Legacy of Disaster ArticleApr 19, 2011 Fossil Fuels: A Legacy of Disaster Fossil fuel workers pay a high price for our reliance on these energy sources, write Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez. Renewable fuels are safer for workers, human health, and the environment. Apr 19, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
CR Compromise Protects Air Pollution Safeguards ArticleApr 13, 2011 CR Compromise Protects Air Pollution Safeguards Important air pollution safeguards and investments in clean energy were preserved in the budget deal hashed out last week but Big Oil tax loopholes remain, write Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez. Apr 13, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Why the EPA Is Important for Latino Families ArticleMar 23, 2011 Why the EPA Is Important for Latino Families The Environmental Protection Agency is a “green line of defense” for Latino families, write Jorge Madrid and Valeri Vasquez. Latinos should reject conservative attacks against it. Mar 23, 2011 Jorge Madrid, Valeri Vasquez
Clean Tech Budget Showdown ArticleMar 15, 2011 Clean Tech Budget Showdown The House and Senate spending bills would lead to vastly different energy futures, write Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez. Mar 15, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Oil Profits from Pump Pain ArticleFeb 28, 2011 Oil Profits from Pump Pain Big Oil is sure to gain from oil price volatility due to unrest in the Middle East, write Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez. Feb 28, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez
Invest and Grow ArticleFeb 16, 2011 Invest and Grow Daniel J. Weiss and Valeri Vasquez compare the investments in the president’s budget to the shortsighted cuts to federal energy programs by the House majority. Feb 16, 2011 Daniel J. Weiss, Valeri Vasquez