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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.
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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.

Banks have given almost $7tn to fossil fuel firms since Paris deal, report reveals

Big banks provided $7tn in funding to fossil fuel industry post-Paris Agreement, hindering emission reduction efforts.

IEA: Fossil fuel sector methane emissions unacceptably high DW 03/13/2024

Fossil fuel industry hit record high methane emissions in 2023
Immediate action needed to reduce methane emissions

Energy sector methane emissions unacceptably high, IEA says DW 03/13/2024

Fossil fuel industry hit record-high methane emissions in 2023
Immediate action crucial to reduce methane emissions

Energy industry methane emissions rise close to record in 2023

Methane emissions from energy sector at record highs despite promises to reduce levels
40% of emissions in 2023 could have been avoided at no net cost using available technology

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.

Banks have given almost $7tn to fossil fuel firms since Paris deal, report reveals

Big banks provided $7tn in funding to fossil fuel industry post-Paris Agreement, hindering emission reduction efforts.

IEA: Fossil fuel sector methane emissions unacceptably high DW 03/13/2024

Fossil fuel industry hit record high methane emissions in 2023
Immediate action needed to reduce methane emissions

Energy sector methane emissions unacceptably high, IEA says DW 03/13/2024

Fossil fuel industry hit record-high methane emissions in 2023
Immediate action crucial to reduce methane emissions

Energy industry methane emissions rise close to record in 2023

Methane emissions from energy sector at record highs despite promises to reduce levels
40% of emissions in 2023 could have been avoided at no net cost using available technology
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Climate change deniers make up nearly a quarter of US Congress

US politics is an outlier in climate denial, with 1 in 4 members of Congress rejecting human-caused climate change.
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Vermont Is Coming for Big Oil, Making It Pay for Decades of Climate Pollution

Vermont is close to enacting the groundbreaking 'Climate Superfund Act' holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages, marking a shift towards utilizing climate science in legislation.

Fossil Fuel Industry Knew About Impending Climate Crisis as Early as 1954

The fossil fuel industry funded research on climate science as far back as the 1950s.
The research funded by the industry led to the development of the Keeling Curve, which is foundational to scientists' understanding of the climate crisis.

Smoking gun proof': fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954, documents show

The fossil fuel industry funded early climate science, including Charles Keeling's research on CO2 levels.
The Air Pollution Foundation, backed by oil and car manufacturing interests, provided funding for Keeling's research in 1954.

Vermont Is Coming for Big Oil, Making It Pay for Decades of Climate Pollution

Vermont is close to enacting the groundbreaking 'Climate Superfund Act' holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate damages, marking a shift towards utilizing climate science in legislation.

Fossil Fuel Industry Knew About Impending Climate Crisis as Early as 1954

The fossil fuel industry funded research on climate science as far back as the 1950s.
The research funded by the industry led to the development of the Keeling Curve, which is foundational to scientists' understanding of the climate crisis.

Smoking gun proof': fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954, documents show

The fossil fuel industry funded early climate science, including Charles Keeling's research on CO2 levels.
The Air Pollution Foundation, backed by oil and car manufacturing interests, provided funding for Keeling's research in 1954.
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Net Zero: How Far Have We Really Come? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Fossil fuel companies prioritize profit over environmental sustainability.
Net zero emissions strategies may not effectively mitigate climate change.

Natural Gas Is a Climate Scam - and Consumers Are Paying for It

The surge in LNG exports has led to a sharp increase in natural gas prices domestically, impacting both households and businesses negatively.
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Canada is still backing the fossil fuel industry with billions, report finds | CBC News

The federal government continues to provide billions in financial support to the fossil fuel industry despite previous measures to limit subsidies.
Environmental Defence's report estimated at least $18.6 billion in support in 2023. Climate activists advocate for prioritizing renewable energy over fossil fuels.

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.

I saw firsthand just how much fracking destroys the earth | Rebecca Solnit

Don Schreiber transitioned from rancher to environmental advocate after experiencing the negative impacts of fracking on his land.

Canada is still backing the fossil fuel industry with billions, report finds | CBC News

The federal government continues to provide billions in financial support to the fossil fuel industry despite previous measures to limit subsidies.
Environmental Defence's report estimated at least $18.6 billion in support in 2023. Climate activists advocate for prioritizing renewable energy over fossil fuels.

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.

I saw firsthand just how much fracking destroys the earth | Rebecca Solnit

Don Schreiber transitioned from rancher to environmental advocate after experiencing the negative impacts of fracking on his land.
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Why was Greta Thunberg arrested? Climate activist appears in court over London protest

Greta Thunberg was arrested in October 2023 during a protest against the fossil fuel industry.
Thunberg pleaded not guilty for breaching the Public Order Act by blocking the entrance to a hotel.
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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
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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.

Top Democrats launch inquiry into Trump's brazen $1bn pitch to oil execs

Trump solicited $1bn from fossil-fuel executives, sparking corruption allegations and investigations by top Democrats.

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.
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