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Revealed: How Car and Airline Advertising ‘Misleads’ the Public and Threatens Climate Action

Industries make green claims while lobbying against climate targets and promoting high-carbon travel.
Industries make green claims while lobbying against climate targets and promoting high-carbon travel.
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us/Environmental Advocates Say Public Comment Is Taking a Back Seat in Biden’s Push to Export More LNG
uk/Communities in Path of East Africa Oil Pipeline Allege Intimidation and Unfair Compensation
uk/GB News Appoints Chairman Who Spent Years Promoting Climate Denial
us/New Gas Industry Astroturf Group ‘Fuelling Canada’ Targets First-Time Homebuyers
us/Social Media Giants Get a Failing Grade on Climate Disinformation

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us/Gas Utility Sends Kid-Friendly Activity Books to Oregon Schools
By Nick Cunningham
on

NW Natural offered free activity booklets that included games, puzzles, and cartoons that portray methane gas as clean and beneficial. Environmental groups call it propaganda.

NW Natural offered free activity booklets that included games, puzzles, and cartoons that portray methane gas as clean and beneficial. Environmental groups call it propaganda.
uk/Revealed: the PR Firm Behind the UK's Net Zero Backlash
ByAdam Barnett
on

The consultancy, run by anti-BBC campaigner Rebecca Ryan, was listed on the website of a group whose founder calls climate change a “con”.

The consultancy, run by anti-BBC campaigner Rebecca Ryan, was listed on the website of a group whose founder calls climate change a “con”.
uk/‘The Mask Slipped’: HSBC Criticised For Suspending Exec While Still Pumping Billions into Fossil Fuels
ByAdam Barnett
on

Analysis last year by DeSmog found numerous ties between directors of the British bank and polluting companies.

Analysis last year by DeSmog found numerous ties between directors of the British bank and polluting companies.
HSBC
us/Exxon Doubles Down on ‘Advanced Recycling’ Claims That Yield Few Results
ByGuest
on

The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis.

The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis.
Plastic intermingled with seaweed on a beach.
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us/Oil and Gas Industry Seized on War in Ukraine to Water Down Climate Policy, Report Shows
ByNick Cunningham
on
A new report details the PR and lobbying blitz from fossil fuel companies in the early days of the Russian invasion that aimed at benefiting oil and gas interests, while offering little for the current crisis.
A new report details the PR and lobbying blitz from fossil fuel companies in the early days of the Russian invasion that aimed at benefiting oil and gas interests, while offering little for the current crisis.
NW Natural gas bill up close
us/Oregon Gas Utility Wants to Bill Customers Millions for Executive Bonuses and ‘Misleading’ Advertising
ByNick Cunningham
on
NW Natural is positioning itself as a climate leader, but critics suggest the gas utility is attempting to block the push towards electrification — and to get ratepayers to foot the bill.
NW Natural is positioning itself as a climate leader, but critics suggest the gas utility is attempting to block the push towards electrification — and to get ratepayers to foot the bill.
The entrance to Austin Master Services in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
us/‘This Needs to Be Fixed’: Nuclear Expert Calls Radioactivity Levels Found Outside Ohio Oilfield Waste Facility ‘Excessive’
ByJustin Nobel
on
An investigation reveals elevated levels of radioactivity not far from a high school football stadium, and accounts from inspectors point to the contamination’s possible source.
An investigation reveals elevated levels of radioactivity not far from a high school football stadium, and accounts from inspectors point to the contamination’s possible source.
us/Fossil Fuel ‘Philosopher’ Wrote About ‘Superiority’ of Western Culture, and Blamed Martin Luther King Jr. for Increase in ‘Black Crime’
ByNick Cunningham
on
Recently surfaced writings of Alex Epstein, a favorite intellectual of the oil industry and GOP politicians, reveal past statements about “inferior” cultures.
Recently surfaced writings of Alex Epstein, a favorite intellectual of the oil industry and GOP politicians, reveal past statements about “inferior” cultures.
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us/Rising Authoritarianism and Worsening Climate Change Share a Fossil-fueled Secret
us/How the Oil and Gas Industry Is Trying to Hold US Public Schools Hostage
us/‘This Needs to Be Fixed’: Nuclear Expert Calls Radioactivity Levels Found Outside Ohio Oilfield Waste Facility ‘Excessive’
uk/Mapped: The Cosy Climate-Euro Sceptic Bubble Pushing for Brexit and Less Climate Action
us/‘Existential Threat’: Indigenous Leaders Urge Citigroup to Stop Backing Amazon Oil
us/The Oil and Gas Industry is Using the War in Ukraine to Profit and Push Its Interests
us/Gas Utility Sends Kid-Friendly Activity Books to Oregon Schools
By Nick Cunningham
on

NW Natural offered free activity booklets that included games, puzzles, and cartoons that portray methane gas as clean and beneficial. Environmental groups call it propaganda.

NW Natural offered free activity booklets that included games, puzzles, and cartoons that portray methane gas as clean and beneficial. Environmental groups call it propaganda.
uk/Revealed: the PR Firm Behind the UK's Net Zero Backlash
ByAdam Barnett
on

The consultancy, run by anti-BBC campaigner Rebecca Ryan, was listed on the website of a group whose founder calls climate change a “con”.

The consultancy, run by anti-BBC campaigner Rebecca Ryan, was listed on the website of a group whose founder calls climate change a “con”.
uk/‘The Mask Slipped’: HSBC Criticised For Suspending Exec While Still Pumping Billions into Fossil Fuels
ByAdam Barnett
on

Analysis last year by DeSmog found numerous ties between directors of the British bank and polluting companies.

Analysis last year by DeSmog found numerous ties between directors of the British bank and polluting companies.
HSBC
us/Exxon Doubles Down on ‘Advanced Recycling’ Claims That Yield Few Results
ByGuest
on

The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis.

The petroleum company is under investigation for misleading the public while exacerbating the global plastic pollution crisis.
Plastic intermingled with seaweed on a beach.
us/As California Considers Dropping Fossil Fuels from Major Pension Funds, New Report Calls Out ‘Misinformation’ on Costs
BySharon Kelly
on

CalPERS and CalSTRS, which oppose fossil fuel divestment legislation, have “wildly exaggerated” divestment costs, according to Fossil Free California’s latest report.

CalPERS and CalSTRS, which oppose fossil fuel divestment legislation, have “wildly exaggerated” divestment costs, according to Fossil Free California’s latest report.
Youth protesting CalSTRS fossil fuel investments
us/Oil and Gas Industry Seized on War in Ukraine to Water Down Climate Policy, Report Shows
ByNick Cunningham
on
A new report details the PR and lobbying blitz from fossil fuel companies in the early days of the Russian invasion that aimed at benefiting oil and gas interests, while offering little for the current crisis.
A new report details the PR and lobbying blitz from fossil fuel companies in the early days of the Russian invasion that aimed at benefiting oil and gas interests, while offering little for the current crisis.
NW Natural gas bill up close
us/Oregon Gas Utility Wants to Bill Customers Millions for Executive Bonuses and ‘Misleading’ Advertising
ByNick Cunningham
on
NW Natural is positioning itself as a climate leader, but critics suggest the gas utility is attempting to block the push towards electrification — and to get ratepayers to foot the bill.
NW Natural is positioning itself as a climate leader, but critics suggest the gas utility is attempting to block the push towards electrification — and to get ratepayers to foot the bill.
The entrance to Austin Master Services in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
us/‘This Needs to Be Fixed’: Nuclear Expert Calls Radioactivity Levels Found Outside Ohio Oilfield Waste Facility ‘Excessive’
ByJustin Nobel
on
An investigation reveals elevated levels of radioactivity not far from a high school football stadium, and accounts from inspectors point to the contamination’s possible source.
An investigation reveals elevated levels of radioactivity not far from a high school football stadium, and accounts from inspectors point to the contamination’s possible source.
us/Fossil Fuel ‘Philosopher’ Wrote About ‘Superiority’ of Western Culture, and Blamed Martin Luther King Jr. for Increase in ‘Black Crime’
ByNick Cunningham
on
Recently surfaced writings of Alex Epstein, a favorite intellectual of the oil industry and GOP politicians, reveal past statements about “inferior” cultures.
Recently surfaced writings of Alex Epstein, a favorite intellectual of the oil industry and GOP politicians, reveal past statements about “inferior” cultures.
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us/How the Oil and Gas Industry Is Trying to Hold US Public Schools Hostage
us/Rising Authoritarianism and Worsening Climate Change Share a Fossil-fueled Secret
us/California Oil and Gas Industry Leans on Political Heavyweights to Drill Wells
us/‘Existential Threat’: Indigenous Leaders Urge Citigroup to Stop Backing Amazon Oil
us/‘This Needs to Be Fixed’: Nuclear Expert Calls Radioactivity Levels Found Outside Ohio Oilfield Waste Facility ‘Excessive’
Brazilian Meat Giant JBS a Bigger Emitter Than Italy, Study Estimates

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Exposing Climate-Conflicted Bank Directors

Revealed: The Climate-Conflicted Directors Leading the World’s Top Banks
One in Three Directors at Australia’s Major Banks Have Ties to Oil, Gas, and Mining
The banks have provided over $30 billion to oil, gas and coal projects since the Paris Agreement was signed. Campaigner warns of “vested interests.”
The banks have provided over $30 billion to oil, gas and coal projects since the Paris Agreement was signed. Campaigner warns of “vested interests.”
Investigation: The Climate-Conflicted Board Directors Leading the UK’s Banks
The analysis comes as shareholders are preparing to vote on a range of progressive environmental resolutions at the banks' annual meetings.
The analysis comes as shareholders are preparing to vote on a range of progressive environmental resolutions at the banks' annual meetings.
One in Three Directors at Africa’s Biggest Bank Have Ties to the Coal Industry
Standard Bank has been involved in some of the largest and most controversial fossil fuel projects on the continent.
Standard Bank has been involved in some of the largest and most controversial fossil fuel projects on the continent.

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Image screenshot of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's announcement of the Energy War Room from video coverage by CBC Calgary. Those present include Oil Sands Strong founder Robbie Picard and Vivian K...
Net Zero Scrutiny Group
Background The Net Zero Scrutiny Group (NZSG) is made up of backbench Conservative MPs, including former government ministers, and opposes many of the government’s net zero policies. The NZSG w...
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