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US politics
fromWIRED
2 months 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First.

Hawaii intends to sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages; federal intervention has already begun to block these lawsuits.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism

Tony Blair calls for a rethink on climate policies, asserting current strategies on fossil fuels are doomed to fail.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months 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.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First.

Hawaii intends to sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages; federal intervention has already begun to block these lawsuits.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism

Tony Blair calls for a rethink on climate policies, asserting current strategies on fossil fuels are doomed to fail.
more#energy-policy
#climate-change
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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
2 months 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
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.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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
2 months 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
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.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
more#climate-change
#environmental-policy
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months 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.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months 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.
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#heatwave
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#protest-rights
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#renewable-energy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK windfall tax can fund switch to green jobs for North Sea oil workers report

Permanent windfall tax on oil and gas could finance green jobs for North Sea workers.
Cutting fossil fuel subsidies will provide additional funds for a low-carbon transition.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK windfall tax can fund switch to green jobs for North Sea oil workers report

Permanent windfall tax on oil and gas could finance green jobs for North Sea workers.
Cutting fossil fuel subsidies will provide additional funds for a low-carbon transition.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
more#renewable-energy
#climate-crisis
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#trump-administration
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
#sustainability
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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
2 months 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
1 month 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
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

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

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

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

more#climate-activism
#environmental-impact
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Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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
2 months 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.
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