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Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use

Last year marked unprecedented global temperatures and rising energy demand linked to increased use of fossil fuels, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.
Agriculture
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Humanity Can Quit Fossil Fuels-but Not Food

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is in progress, but addressing the food system is critical for meeting climate goals.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: New York Must Keep Moving in the Fight for Environmental Justice

Queensboro Renewable Express is essential for renewable energy transition amid federal setbacks.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Clean energy group admits going green may mean chaos for New York's power grid as industry scrambles to meet new goals : report

Transitioning to solar and wind energy may jeopardize New York's power grid stability, highlighting risks associated with ambitious green energy targets.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use

Last year marked unprecedented global temperatures and rising energy demand linked to increased use of fossil fuels, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.
Agriculture
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Humanity Can Quit Fossil Fuels-but Not Food

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is in progress, but addressing the food system is critical for meeting climate goals.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: New York Must Keep Moving in the Fight for Environmental Justice

Queensboro Renewable Express is essential for renewable energy transition amid federal setbacks.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Clean energy group admits going green may mean chaos for New York's power grid as industry scrambles to meet new goals : report

Transitioning to solar and wind energy may jeopardize New York's power grid stability, highlighting risks associated with ambitious green energy targets.
more#renewable-energy
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Al Gore takes aim at Pres. Trump during San Francisco Climate Week speech: 'We have got to rise up'

Al Gore critiques the Trump administration's fossil fuel policies during his keynote speech at San Francisco's Climate Week.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fossil fuel companies get direct email line to Trump for exemption requests

Trump's EPA enables fossil fuel firms to evade air pollution laws by emailing for exemptions, raising serious public health concerns.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

50 ways that Trump has attacked the environment in his first 100 days

Trump's administration aggressively rolled back environmental protections in its first 100 days, impacting regulations and prioritizing fossil fuel projects.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Al Gore takes aim at Pres. Trump during San Francisco Climate Week speech: 'We have got to rise up'

Al Gore critiques the Trump administration's fossil fuel policies during his keynote speech at San Francisco's Climate Week.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fossil fuel companies get direct email line to Trump for exemption requests

Trump's EPA enables fossil fuel firms to evade air pollution laws by emailing for exemptions, raising serious public health concerns.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

50 ways that Trump has attacked the environment in his first 100 days

Trump's administration aggressively rolled back environmental protections in its first 100 days, impacting regulations and prioritizing fossil fuel projects.
more#trump-administration
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump promised riches from liquid gold' in the US. Now fossil fuel donors are benefiting

In the week following the Ferc decision, Warren's wealth increased by nearly 10%, showcasing the significant financial benefits stemming from the new administration's fossil fuel policies.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit DW 06/18/2025

The plaintiff, Misti Leon, argues that fossil fuel companies not only knew about their harmful impact decades ago but also willfully contributed to worsening climate conditions.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists

"This is a ban that we introduce because Russia has weaponised energy against us, because Russia has blackmailed member states in the EU and therefore they are not a trading partner that can be trusted."
Europe politics
#climate-crisis
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.
more#climate-crisis
#climate-change
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report

Fossil fuel phase-out is essential to prevent rising temperatures and extreme heat impacts on public health.
Nearly half of the global population faced severe heat conditions exacerbated by climate change.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK banks put 75bn into firms building climate-wrecking carbon bombs', study finds

UK banks invested over $100bn in carbon bomb projects that could significantly harm climate goals.
Major banks like HSBC and Barclays finance numerous climate-destructive projects worldwide.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump's Policies Are Creating Uncertainty for Fossil Fuel Companies

New regulations favor extractive industries over renewable projects, raising uncertainties for fossil fuel producers.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Estate of woman who died in 2021 heat dome sues Big Oil for wrongful death

A historic lawsuit in Washington state links a woman's heat-related death to climate change, holding major oil companies accountable.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Youth-Led Climate Suit Wraps Up After a Decade of Government Opposition

The Juliana v. United States lawsuit concluded without trial, yet sparked a broader youth-led climate movement and highlighted ongoing constitutional debates regarding climate rights.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws That Would Make Polluters Pay

Vermont's Climate Change Superfund Act makes fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report

Fossil fuel phase-out is essential to prevent rising temperatures and extreme heat impacts on public health.
Nearly half of the global population faced severe heat conditions exacerbated by climate change.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK banks put 75bn into firms building climate-wrecking carbon bombs', study finds

UK banks invested over $100bn in carbon bomb projects that could significantly harm climate goals.
Major banks like HSBC and Barclays finance numerous climate-destructive projects worldwide.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump's Policies Are Creating Uncertainty for Fossil Fuel Companies

New regulations favor extractive industries over renewable projects, raising uncertainties for fossil fuel producers.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Estate of woman who died in 2021 heat dome sues Big Oil for wrongful death

A historic lawsuit in Washington state links a woman's heat-related death to climate change, holding major oil companies accountable.
Environment
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Youth-Led Climate Suit Wraps Up After a Decade of Government Opposition

The Juliana v. United States lawsuit concluded without trial, yet sparked a broader youth-led climate movement and highlighted ongoing constitutional debates regarding climate rights.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws That Would Make Polluters Pay

Vermont's Climate Change Superfund Act makes fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages.
more#climate-change
#sustainability
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn College becomes first CUNY campus to begin state Decarbonization Leadership Program

Brooklyn College initiates geothermal energy testing, becoming CUNY's first campus moving away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Public affairs firms in Europe enable pollution by lobbying for big oil, says analysis

Public affairs firms in Europe are enabling pollution by lobbying for big oil, despite fossil fuel clients representing just 1% of their revenue.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn College becomes first CUNY campus to begin state Decarbonization Leadership Program

Brooklyn College initiates geothermal energy testing, becoming CUNY's first campus moving away from fossil fuels.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Public affairs firms in Europe enable pollution by lobbying for big oil, says analysis

Public affairs firms in Europe are enabling pollution by lobbying for big oil, despite fossil fuel clients representing just 1% of their revenue.
more#sustainability
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Clean energy investment hits new highs and shows no sign of slowing | TechCrunch

The energy transition doesn't show signs of slowing, with clean energy investments expected to reach $2.15 trillion in 2025, nearly twice that of fossil fuels.
Cryptocurrency
#climate-activism
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is hanging up the hi-vis'?

Just Stop Oil is ending its campaign after three years, highlighting a shift from protest to civil resistance in climate activism.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is hanging up the hi-vis'?

Just Stop Oil is ending its campaign after three years, highlighting a shift from protest to civil resistance in climate activism.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities

more#climate-activism
#environmental-impact
more#environmental-impact
#environmental-policy
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.
more#environmental-policy
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why the EU's push to cut Russian energy ties is so difficult DW 05/07/2025

The EU aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027 amid criticism and challenges.
A dual-phase plan prohibits new contracts with Russian suppliers by 2025 and plans full elimination by 2027.
East Bay (California)
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Kumar: New Bay Area heating equipment standards will help us breathe easier - San Jose Spotlight

The Bay Area faces critical air quality challenges, with significant health impacts from pollution affecting vulnerable communities.
#climate-policy
fromWIRED
2 months ago
NYC politics

US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court

NYC politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court

A recent court ruling supports New York City's gas ban, bolstering efforts for electrification in buildings and encouraging other cities to act.
London politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

As Global Climate Leadership Stumbles, Cities Are Stepping Up | The Walrus

Cities are emerging as key players in global climate action despite national setbacks.
more#climate-policy
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

This May Day, workers unite to make big polluters pay for climate damage

South Asia's informal workers unite to demand reparations from fossil fuel companies amidst growing climate injustice.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blair's net zero intervention invites scrutiny of his institute's donors

Tony Blair's scepticism over net zero policies raises questions about his ties to fossil fuels and the influence of his institute.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Climate observatory with edge over satellites faces DOGE ax DW 04/04/2025

The Mauna Loa Observatory is vital for climate science, monitoring atmospheric CO2 levels since 1958.
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

Democrats Propose More Bad Bitcoin And Crypto Regulation

As New York is a leader in crypto regulation, its BitLicense could serve as a framework for federal legislation, however, this idea presents significant concerns.
NYC politics
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 months ago

The FBI Is Investigating Attacks on Tesla as 'Domestic Terrorism.' Here's Why That Matters

Companies have previously collaborated with law enforcement during protests, gaining access to privileged information and direct influence.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Greenpeace loss will embolden big oil and gas to pursue protesters: No one will feel safe'

A court ruling against Greenpeace may encourage oil and gas companies to legally challenge environmental protests further.
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