Unmasking the Invisible Killer

In the throes of escalating environmental devastation, Earthworks proudly presents Murdering Our Stars — an eight-part podcast series that dares to challenge the harsh realities of the Texas Permian Basin.

Shell Plastics Plant in PA Caught Polluting with Earthworks OGI

Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) enabled Earthworks Thermographer Melissa Ostroff and Petrochemical Organizer Anaïs Peterson to document a malfunctioning flare in western Pennsylvania, which neither state agencies nor Shell has adequately explained. Read more

The Theranos of Methane Monitoring?

An Earthworks and Oil Change International report raises questions about the legitimacy of "Certified Gas," exposing on-the-ground failures to detect oil and gas pollution by monitors sold by Project Canary, one of the largest certifiers of methane gas. Read more | Earthworks: "Our camera shows this continuous stream of pollution"

Colorado: Protect Our Communities

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed the Protecting Communities From Air Pollution Act (HB23-1294) into law this week. It will require state agencies to act on reliable evidence (gathered by residents) of oil and gas harm. Here are residents’ stories of why this is crucial — Watch Now!

Earthworks is Hiring!

Seeking passionate individuals to join our mission at Earthworks, aiming to safeguard the environment from the harm of mineral development in the U.S. and beyond. We welcome diverse applicants. Join us in fostering a just, sustainable renewable energy future free from harmful mining. Work with us!