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New Study Decodes ExxonMobil’s ‘Modern’ Climate Misinformation

Where it’s no longer credible to deny climate change, the fossil fuel giant puts the focus on ‘risk’ and blame on consumers, in echo of tobacco industry PR, researchers find.
Where it’s no longer credible to deny climate change, the fossil fuel giant puts the focus on ‘risk’ and blame on consumers, in echo of tobacco industry PR, researchers find.
BySharon Kelly
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An ExxonMobil oil and gas refinery

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us/Inspector General Directs EPA to Update Its Rules for Two Toxic Air Pollutants
‘Overwhelming’ Evidence Facebook is Failing to Tackle Climate Misinformation
Fossil Fuel Companies Are Promoting 'Lower Carbon,' 'Responsibly Sourced' Oil and Gas
Where Does All The Radioactive Fracking Waste Go?
Government Defends Praising Tar Sands Industry Figures as COP26 ‘Climate Champions’

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us/Major Corporations Are Backing Politicians' Anti-Voting, Anti-Protest Efforts Around the Country
By Nick Cunningham
on

A new report details the corporate influence behind a wave of local anti-democratic bills that are proliferating in state legislatures

A new report details the corporate influence behind a wave of local anti-democratic bills that are proliferating in state legislatures
Analysis
Here’s What Climate-friendly Shareholders Are Demanding of Major Emitters This Year
By:Rachel Sherrington
on

Companies face shareholder votes over climate policy lobbying, emissions disclosures, and aligning their plans with the Paris Agreement.

Companies face shareholder votes over climate policy lobbying, emissions disclosures, and aligning their plans with the Paris Agreement.
uk/Climate Campaigners Launch High Court Challenge Over North Sea Oil and Gas Drilling
By:Phoebe Cooke
on

Activists are taking the UK government to court over its 'Maximising Economic Recovery' policy in the North Sea.

Activists are taking the UK government to court over its 'Maximising Economic Recovery' policy in the North Sea.
uk/New HSBC-backed Coal Plants Will Contribute to 19,000 Deaths Annually, New Study Estimates
By:Rachel Sherrington
on

Researchers said the total health impacts of the plants could amount to $6.2 billion a year.

Researchers said the total health impacts of the plants could amount to $6.2 billion a year.
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Analysis
The Greenwashing Files: Fossil Fuel Giants Accused of 'Deceptive' Advertising
By:Rich Collett-White and Rachel Sherrington
on
A major new catalogue of fossil fuel company adverts based on research by DeSmog shows the gap between their public image and the reality of their operations.
A major new catalogue of fossil fuel company adverts based on research by DeSmog shows the gap between their public image and the reality of their operations.
Revealed: The Climate-Conflicted Directors Leading the World’s Top Banks
By:Phoebe Cooke, Rachel Sherrington and Mat Hope
on
65% of directors from the banks analysed had connections to polluting industries and obstructive lobby groups.
65% of directors from the banks analysed had connections to polluting industries and obstructive lobby groups.
Three men wearing hard hats and yellow security vests that read Leighton Security stand next to a white truck
us/Private Security Firm Accused of Working Illegally to Protect Oil and Gas Pipelines in Five States
By:Karen Savage
on
While pipeline protesters risk harsh new penalties enacted in various states, security companies hired to police fossil fuel projects are operating with little oversight.
While pipeline protesters risk harsh new penalties enacted in various states, security companies hired to police fossil fuel projects are operating with little oversight.
Oil workers
us/Understanding the Fossil Fuel Industry's Legacy of White Supremacy
By:Kendra Pierre-Louis
on
In December, The New York Times published a story revealing how ExxonMobil and other oil companies had paid a public relations firm named FTI to build “news” and information websites falsely sugge...
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Where Does All The Radioactive Fracking Waste Go?
us/Private Security Firm Accused of Working Illegally to Protect Oil and Gas Pipelines in Five States
us/Struggling to Make a Profit, Fracking Investors are Searching for the Exit
Fossil Fuel Companies Are Promoting 'Lower Carbon,' 'Responsibly Sourced' Oil and Gas
The Greenwashing Files: Fossil Fuel Giants Accused of 'Deceptive' Advertising
‘Overwhelming’ Evidence Facebook is Failing to Tackle Climate Misinformation
Analysis
Here’s What Climate-friendly Shareholders Are Demanding of Major Emitters This Year
By Rachel Sherrington
on

Companies face shareholder votes over climate policy lobbying, emissions disclosures, and aligning their plans with the Paris Agreement.

Companies face shareholder votes over climate policy lobbying, emissions disclosures, and aligning their plans with the Paris Agreement.
uk/Climate Campaigners Launch High Court Challenge Over North Sea Oil and Gas Drilling
By:Phoebe Cooke
on

Activists are taking the UK government to court over its 'Maximising Economic Recovery' policy in the North Sea.

Activists are taking the UK government to court over its 'Maximising Economic Recovery' policy in the North Sea.
uk/New HSBC-backed Coal Plants Will Contribute to 19,000 Deaths Annually, New Study Estimates
By:Rachel Sherrington
on

Researchers said the total health impacts of the plants could amount to $6.2 billion a year.

Researchers said the total health impacts of the plants could amount to $6.2 billion a year.
Climate and Indigenous Protesters Across 4 Continents Pressure Banks to #DefundLine3
By:Guest
on

"Those who financially back Enbridge are directly implicated in its crimes," says a Red Lake Anishinaabe citizen and organizer. "To put it bluntly, blood is on their hands."

"Those who financially back Enbridge are directly implicated in its crimes," says a Red Lake Anishinaabe citizen and organizer. "To put it bluntly, blood is on their hands."
Activists protest banks funding the Line 3 pipeline in front of a Wells Fargo, with yellow caution tape and oil drums and holding banners
Analysis
The Greenwashing Files: Fossil Fuel Giants Accused of 'Deceptive' Advertising
By:Rich Collett-White and Rachel Sherrington
on
A major new catalogue of fossil fuel company adverts based on research by DeSmog shows the gap between their public image and the reality of their operations.
A major new catalogue of fossil fuel company adverts based on research by DeSmog shows the gap between their public image and the reality of their operations.
Revealed: The Climate-Conflicted Directors Leading the World’s Top Banks
By:Phoebe Cooke, Rachel Sherrington and Mat Hope
on
65% of directors from the banks analysed had connections to polluting industries and obstructive lobby groups.
65% of directors from the banks analysed had connections to polluting industries and obstructive lobby groups.
Three men wearing hard hats and yellow security vests that read Leighton Security stand next to a white truck
us/Private Security Firm Accused of Working Illegally to Protect Oil and Gas Pipelines in Five States
By:Karen Savage
on
While pipeline protesters risk harsh new penalties enacted in various states, security companies hired to police fossil fuel projects are operating with little oversight.
While pipeline protesters risk harsh new penalties enacted in various states, security companies hired to police fossil fuel projects are operating with little oversight.
Oil workers
us/Understanding the Fossil Fuel Industry's Legacy of White Supremacy
By:Kendra Pierre-Louis
on
In December, The New York Times published a story revealing how ExxonMobil and other oil companies had paid a public relations firm named FTI to build “news” and information websites falsely sugge...
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‘Overwhelming’ Evidence Facebook is Failing to Tackle Climate Misinformation
us/Aerial View of South Louisiana Oil Fields Offers Glimpse of Nationwide Orphaned Well Issue
uk/Campaigners Call for Removal of Tory Councillor for Spreading Climate Science Denial
Fossil Fuel Companies Are Promoting 'Lower Carbon,' 'Responsibly Sourced' Oil and Gas
us/Struggling to Make a Profit, Fracking Investors are Searching for the Exit
Where Does All The Radioactive Fracking Waste Go?

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Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability

"Disappointing" Decision from Norway's Supreme Court in Climate Lawsuit Challenging Arctic Offshore Oil Licenses
2020 Was a Busy Year for Taking the Climate Fight to the Courts
This year — with its converging crises, from the coronavirus pandemic to longstanding racial injustice to climate-related disasters — was also a remarkably active time for climate litigation. All a...
This year — with its converging crises, from the coronavirus pandemic to longstanding racial injustice to climate-related disasters — was also a remarkably active time for climate litigation. All a...
Here's How Big Oil Wants The Supreme Court to Help Delay and Derail Climate Lawsuits
On January 19, 2021 — just one day before President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office — the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a climate change accountability lawsuit brought by Balti...
On January 19, 2021 — just one day before President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office — the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a climate change accountability lawsuit brought by Balti...
‘Major Hurdle’ Cleared As Youth Activists Advance Historic Climate Case
An unprecedented climate lawsuit brought by six Portuguese youths is to be fast-tracked at Europe’s highest court, it was announced today. The European Court of Human Rights said the case, which a...
An unprecedented climate lawsuit brought by six Portuguese youths is to be fast-tracked at Europe’s highest court, it was announced today. The European Court of Human Rights said the case, which a...

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American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) Background The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 04-2121305) in the town of Great Bar...
Global Warming Policy Foundation
Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) Background The Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) is a UK-based think tank founded by climate change denialist Nigel Lawson with the purpose of combat...
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