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Biden's Base Revolts: Climate Activists Ramp Up Pressure Ahead of Super Tuesday

Youth climate activists from the Sunrise Movement disrupted campaign events for former President Donald Trump and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, calling attention to their ties to the fossil fuel industry.
The protesters unfurled banners and shouted at the candidates, demanding to know why they were taking money from the oil and gas industry while claiming to fight for the people.

"We Can't Wait": Sanders Says Green New Deal Needed Now More Than Ever

The Green New Deal is still considered necessary in light of escalating climate change and the influence of the fossil fuel industry.
New polling shows that the Green New Deal and related proposals remain popular among voters, particularly Democrats.

Fossil Fuel Industry Disproportionately Harms Low-Income Women, Women of Color

Women of color are disproportionately affected by the fossil fuel industry in North America, facing significant health and safety risks.

Most people in petrostates want quick switch to clean energy, UN poll finds

Citizens in major fossil fuel producing countries overwhelmingly support quick transition to clean energy in the face of the climate crisis.

Revealed: Shell oil non-profit donated to anti-climate groups behind Project 2025

Shell USA Foundation's donations support conservative organizations that deny climate change and promote agendas against environmental regulations.

Will Kamala Harris be the president to finally take on Big Oil?

Kamala Harris believes the U.S. Department of Justice should investigate the fossil fuel industry for the harm caused in communities.

Biden's Base Revolts: Climate Activists Ramp Up Pressure Ahead of Super Tuesday

Youth climate activists from the Sunrise Movement disrupted campaign events for former President Donald Trump and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, calling attention to their ties to the fossil fuel industry.
The protesters unfurled banners and shouted at the candidates, demanding to know why they were taking money from the oil and gas industry while claiming to fight for the people.

"We Can't Wait": Sanders Says Green New Deal Needed Now More Than Ever

The Green New Deal is still considered necessary in light of escalating climate change and the influence of the fossil fuel industry.
New polling shows that the Green New Deal and related proposals remain popular among voters, particularly Democrats.

Fossil Fuel Industry Disproportionately Harms Low-Income Women, Women of Color

Women of color are disproportionately affected by the fossil fuel industry in North America, facing significant health and safety risks.

Most people in petrostates want quick switch to clean energy, UN poll finds

Citizens in major fossil fuel producing countries overwhelmingly support quick transition to clean energy in the face of the climate crisis.

Revealed: Shell oil non-profit donated to anti-climate groups behind Project 2025

Shell USA Foundation's donations support conservative organizations that deny climate change and promote agendas against environmental regulations.

Will Kamala Harris be the president to finally take on Big Oil?

Kamala Harris believes the U.S. Department of Justice should investigate the fossil fuel industry for the harm caused in communities.
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The Guardian view on Cop28: a phase-out of fossil fuels is the only decision that makes sense | Editorial

The fossil fuel industry is heavily lobbying at Cop28 to avoid references to the phase-out of fossil fuels that would impact their profits.
There is a battle over language at Cop28 whether to phase down or completely phase out fossil fuels.

Leading News Outlets Are Doing the Fossil Fuel Industry's Greenwashing

Major news outlets like Reuters are publishing misleading promotional content for fossil fuel companies, giving them a veneer of journalistic credibility.
The report analyzed advertorials, events, and ad data from seven news outlets over a three-year period.

How the Media Greenwashes the Fossil-Fuel Industry

Some trusted news publications are producing advertorials and events sponsored by fossil fuel companies, potentially misleading readers
The analysis focused on the period from October 2020 to October 2023, during which calls for cutting ties with fossil fuel clients increased
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A Scandal Just Rocked A Major Climate Summit - And It Was Years In The Making

Leaked documents suggest that the president of COP28 planned to broker oil and gas deals and boost fossil fuel exports.
The revelation highlights the influence of the fossil fuel industry on international climate negotiations.
Climate action has long been hindered by the interests of Big Polluters, leading to a failure to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

With COP28 Underway, Let's Recommit to an Ongoing Struggle for Systemic Change

Climate activists are pressuring world leaders at the COP28 conference to make strong climate policy commitments.
The emphasis on individual climate action can be traced back to a disinformation campaign led by the fossil fuel industry.

A Scandal Just Rocked A Major Climate Summit - And It Was Years In The Making

Leaked documents suggest that the president of COP28 planned to broker oil and gas deals and boost fossil fuel exports.
The revelation highlights the influence of the fossil fuel industry on international climate negotiations.
Climate action has long been hindered by the interests of Big Polluters, leading to a failure to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

With COP28 Underway, Let's Recommit to an Ongoing Struggle for Systemic Change

Climate activists are pressuring world leaders at the COP28 conference to make strong climate policy commitments.
The emphasis on individual climate action can be traced back to a disinformation campaign led by the fossil fuel industry.
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What the fossil fuel industry is saying in this year's climate talks

Oil companies are arguing that the problem is not oil and gas itself, but the carbon dioxide emissions released when burning them.
The oil industry is trying to shape global climate policy at the U.N. climate talks, making statements that may sound agreeable but are not calling for a reduction in the use of fossil fuels.

Oil-and-Gas Companies Account for Only 1% of Clean-Energy Investment Globally, IEA Says

The fossil-fuel industry is not investing enough in decarbonization, spending just 2.5% of their investment on clean energy.
Oil-and-gas companies should allocate about half of their capital expenditures towards clean energy projects by 2030 to meet the Paris climate agreement target.
Tackling methane leaks in oil-and-gas operations is a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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