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Industry Knew About Gas Stoves’ Air Pollution Problems in Early 1970s

The American Gas Association is trying to discredit research on the health impacts of gas stoves today. But newly revealed documents show it was discussing indoor air pollution concerns five decades ago.
The American Gas Association is trying to discredit research on the health impacts of gas stoves today. But newly revealed documents show it was discussing indoor air pollution concerns five decades ago.
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Series: History Lessons: How Polluters Took Control of Pollution Laws From The Start
Series: History Lessons: Polluter Influence
1970's mother wearing an orange squared pant and vest cooking dinner on a gas stove.

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Europe's Gas Lobby Exploits Energy Security Fears in Year Since Ukraine War
By Stella Levantesi and Thomas Lewton
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Series: How the Gas Lobby Aims to Lock in Europe’s Fossil Fuel Addiction
Series: Gas Lock-in

DeSmog study finds surge in social media posts backing industry plans for build-out of new projects.

DeSmog study finds surge in social media posts backing industry plans for build-out of new projects.
Fossil Fuel Linked Donors Gift Half a Million to Conservative Party
BySam Bright
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The CEOs of jet fuel suppliers, gas turbine makers, oil and gas companies are among those who made large donations in the last quarter of 2022.

The CEOs of jet fuel suppliers, gas turbine makers, oil and gas companies are among those who made large donations in the last quarter of 2022.
French NGOs Sue BNP Paribas, Europe’s Largest Financier of Fossil Fuel Expansion
ByDana Drugmand
on

The legal action represents a world-first climate lawsuit against a commercial bank.

The legal action represents a world-first climate lawsuit against a commercial bank.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
Court Hears Appeal in Canadian Youth Climate Lawsuit
ByDana Drugmand
on

With the Canadian government still boosting fossil fuels, it’s time for young Canadians’ day in court, argue lawyers suing the government.

With the Canadian government still boosting fossil fuels, it’s time for young Canadians’ day in court, argue lawyers suing the government.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
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Hope Amid Climate Chaos: A Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
ByStella Levantesi
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The writer and activist shares her thoughts on the climate movement's wins, the key difference between optimism and hope, and the "clarifying" violence climate activists face.
The writer and activist shares her thoughts on the climate movement's wins, the key difference between optimism and hope, and the "clarifying" violence climate activists face.
Vivian Krause (centre left) appears with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for Energy War Room presser. Image: Facebook Live
Vivian Krause to ‘Oil Mafia’ Supporters: ‘The Environmentalists Have Won’
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The researcher who inspired Alberta’s Energy War Room isn’t done with the alleged conspiracy to landlock Canadian fossil fuel.
The researcher who inspired Alberta’s Energy War Room isn’t done with the alleged conspiracy to landlock Canadian fossil fuel.
Austrian Youth Take their Government to Court Over ‘Ineffective’ Climate Policy
ByDana Drugmand
on
A dozen young people have brought a constitutional climate case against the Austrian government, part of a growing wave of youth-led climate litigation.
A dozen young people have brought a constitutional climate case against the Austrian government, part of a growing wave of youth-led climate litigation.
us/The Battle to Stop Air Products’ Carbon Capture Project at Lake Maurepas Grows
ByJulie Dermansky
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Pro-industry NIMBYs leading the fight question the company’s claims of being “clean.”
Pro-industry NIMBYs leading the fight question the company’s claims of being “clean.”
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us/Industry Knew About Gas Stoves’ Air Pollution Problems in Early 1970s
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us/The Battle to Stop Air Products’ Carbon Capture Project at Lake Maurepas Grows
Fossil Fuel Linked Donors Gift Half a Million to Conservative Party
Europe's Gas Lobby Exploits Energy Security Fears in Year Since Ukraine War
Europe's Gas Lobby Exploits Energy Security Fears in Year Since Ukraine War
By Stella Levantesi and Thomas Lewton
on
Series: How the Gas Lobby Aims to Lock in Europe’s Fossil Fuel Addiction
Series: Gas Lock-in

DeSmog study finds surge in social media posts backing industry plans for build-out of new projects.

DeSmog study finds surge in social media posts backing industry plans for build-out of new projects.
Fossil Fuel Linked Donors Gift Half a Million to Conservative Party
BySam Bright
on

The CEOs of jet fuel suppliers, gas turbine makers, oil and gas companies are among those who made large donations in the last quarter of 2022.

The CEOs of jet fuel suppliers, gas turbine makers, oil and gas companies are among those who made large donations in the last quarter of 2022.
French NGOs Sue BNP Paribas, Europe’s Largest Financier of Fossil Fuel Expansion
ByDana Drugmand
on

The legal action represents a world-first climate lawsuit against a commercial bank.

The legal action represents a world-first climate lawsuit against a commercial bank.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
Court Hears Appeal in Canadian Youth Climate Lawsuit
ByDana Drugmand
on

With the Canadian government still boosting fossil fuels, it’s time for young Canadians’ day in court, argue lawyers suing the government.

With the Canadian government still boosting fossil fuels, it’s time for young Canadians’ day in court, argue lawyers suing the government.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
Analysis
Big Oil’s Trade Group Allies Outspent Clean Energy Groups by a Whopping 27 Times
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Collectively, trade associations like the American Petroleum Institute have spent billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing.

Collectively, trade associations like the American Petroleum Institute have spent billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing.
A roughneck in a red hard hat operates the pipe ramp on the oil rig Citadel Rig 6.
Opinion
Analysis
Hope Amid Climate Chaos: A Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
ByStella Levantesi
on
The writer and activist shares her thoughts on the climate movement's wins, the key difference between optimism and hope, and the "clarifying" violence climate activists face.
The writer and activist shares her thoughts on the climate movement's wins, the key difference between optimism and hope, and the "clarifying" violence climate activists face.
Vivian Krause (centre left) appears with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for Energy War Room presser. Image: Facebook Live
Vivian Krause to ‘Oil Mafia’ Supporters: ‘The Environmentalists Have Won’
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The researcher who inspired Alberta’s Energy War Room isn’t done with the alleged conspiracy to landlock Canadian fossil fuel.
The researcher who inspired Alberta’s Energy War Room isn’t done with the alleged conspiracy to landlock Canadian fossil fuel.
Austrian Youth Take their Government to Court Over ‘Ineffective’ Climate Policy
ByDana Drugmand
on
A dozen young people have brought a constitutional climate case against the Austrian government, part of a growing wave of youth-led climate litigation.
A dozen young people have brought a constitutional climate case against the Austrian government, part of a growing wave of youth-led climate litigation.
us/The Battle to Stop Air Products’ Carbon Capture Project at Lake Maurepas Grows
ByJulie Dermansky
on
Pro-industry NIMBYs leading the fight question the company’s claims of being “clean.”
Pro-industry NIMBYs leading the fight question the company’s claims of being “clean.”
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Fossil Fuel Linked Donors Gift Half a Million to Conservative Party
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Europe's Gas Lobby Exploits Energy Security Fears in Year Since Ukraine War
Vivian Krause to ‘Oil Mafia’ Supporters: ‘The Environmentalists Have Won’
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Powered by fossil fuel funding, PR agents have used astroturfing, “manufactured consent,” and other techniques to furtively shape public perceptions in favor of their polluting clients.
The Oil and Gas Industry is Using the War in Ukraine to Profit and Push Its Interests
Activists warn that calls for energy independence are just “peace washing” the fossil fuels that enabled this conflict.
Activists warn that calls for energy independence are just “peace washing” the fossil fuels that enabled this conflict.
Climate Deniers and the Language of Climate Obstruction
From narratives about fossil fuels as a solution to climate advocates as out of touch with reality, here’s how the fossil fuel industry and its allies are weaponizing words to delay climate action.
Red spray paint on a white building that says 'I don't believe in global warming' and is reflected in rising water below
From narratives about fossil fuels as a solution to climate advocates as out of touch with reality, here’s how the fossil fuel industry and its allies are weaponizing words to delay climate action.

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