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New Gas Industry Astroturf Group ‘Fuelling Canada’ Targets First-Time Homebuyers

‘Fuelling Canada’ is linked to major gas companies that are battling climate regulations.
‘Fuelling Canada’ is linked to major gas companies that are battling climate regulations.
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The ring of flame from a gas range glows blue.

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Biomass Industry Pushes Back Against Europe's Plans To Protect Woodlands
Brazilian Meat Giant JBS a Bigger Emitter Than Italy, Study Estimates
us/Social Media Giants Get a Failing Grade on Climate Disinformation
us/California Oil and Gas Industry Leans on Political Heavyweights to Drill Wells
us/The Oil and Gas Industry is Using the War in Ukraine to Profit and Push Its Interests

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NW Natural gas bill up close
us/Oregon Gas Utility Wants to Bill Customers Millions for Executive Bonuses and ‘Misleading’ Advertising
By Nick Cunningham
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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.
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uk/Revealed: How Car and Airline Advertising 'Misleads' the Public and Threatens Climate Action
ByRachel Sherrington
on

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.
uk/GB News Appoints Chairman Who Spent Years Promoting Climate Denial
ByAdam Barnett
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Alan McCormick has tweeted articles questioning climate science and chairs a foundation that has received funding from fossil fuel interests.

Alan McCormick has tweeted articles questioning climate science and chairs a foundation that has received funding from fossil fuel interests.
us/How the Oil and Gas Industry Is Trying to Hold US Public Schools Hostage
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Fossil fuel interest groups are telling New Mexicans: let us keep drilling or the state’s education system will collapse.

Fossil fuel interest groups are telling New Mexicans: let us keep drilling or the state’s education system will collapse.
A gas flare in San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico
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Plastic intermingled with seaweed on a beach.
us/Exxon Doubles Down on ‘Advanced Recycling’ Claims That Yield Few Results
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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.
Youth protesting CalSTRS fossil fuel investments
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.
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.
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Twitter’s New Ad Policy Ignores a Subtler Form of Climate Disinformation
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The new policy won’t stop the most dangerous type of climate disinformation: fossil fuel industry greenwashing, argues Jamie Henn.
The new policy won’t stop the most dangerous type of climate disinformation: fossil fuel industry greenwashing, argues Jamie Henn.
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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
NW Natural gas bill up close
us/Oregon Gas Utility Wants to Bill Customers Millions for Executive Bonuses and ‘Misleading’ Advertising
By Nick 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.
Analysis
uk/Revealed: How Car and Airline Advertising 'Misleads' the Public and Threatens Climate Action
ByRachel Sherrington
on

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.
uk/GB News Appoints Chairman Who Spent Years Promoting Climate Denial
ByAdam Barnett
on

Alan McCormick has tweeted articles questioning climate science and chairs a foundation that has received funding from fossil fuel interests.

Alan McCormick has tweeted articles questioning climate science and chairs a foundation that has received funding from fossil fuel interests.
us/How the Oil and Gas Industry Is Trying to Hold US Public Schools Hostage
ByGuest
on

Fossil fuel interest groups are telling New Mexicans: let us keep drilling or the state’s education system will collapse.

Fossil fuel interest groups are telling New Mexicans: let us keep drilling or the state’s education system will collapse.
A gas flare in San Juan County in northwestern New Mexico
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us/Rising Authoritarianism and Worsening Climate Change Share a Fossil-fueled Secret
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There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy – and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.

There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy – and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.
Donald Trump shakes hands with Jair Bolsonaro with a Brazilian flag
Plastic intermingled with seaweed on a beach.
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.
Youth protesting CalSTRS fossil fuel investments
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.
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.
Opinion
Twitter’s New Ad Policy Ignores a Subtler Form of Climate Disinformation
ByGuest
on
The new policy won’t stop the most dangerous type of climate disinformation: fossil fuel industry greenwashing, argues Jamie Henn.
The new policy won’t stop the most dangerous type of climate disinformation: fossil fuel industry greenwashing, argues Jamie Henn.
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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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Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Communities at Risk

An aerial view of PBF's Chalmette Refinery
Pipeline Safety Advocates Say Government ‘Has Failed’ the Public in the Wake of a Coastal Louisiana Oil Spill
Louisiana Cancer Alley Community Leaders Praise EPA Administrator Regan During Visit as He Wraps ‘Journey to Justice’ Tour
Climate advocates in Louisiana warn that environmental justice goals will be tough to meet in a state where the governor keeps welcoming new fossil fuel development.
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan (left) with Robert Taylor (center) and others during a stop in Reserve, Louisiana, during Regan's “Journey For Justice Tour" of the Gulf South in November 2021.
Climate advocates in Louisiana warn that environmental justice goals will be tough to meet in a state where the governor keeps welcoming new fossil fuel development.
Hurricane Ida Badly Damages Home of Goldman Prize Winner Sharon Lavigne and Others in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
Residences near where Formosa plans to build a sprawling petrochemical complex were severely impacted by winds from Ida, fueled by the Gulf’s unusually warm waters.
Left, a cream and tan brick home with parts of roof missing. Right, a woman in red in front of the same home with more roof damage.
Residences near where Formosa plans to build a sprawling petrochemical complex were severely impacted by winds from Ida, fueled by the Gulf’s unusually warm waters.
Cancer Alley Pastor Finds Hope Amidst the Rubble When Facing Ida’s Aftermath
Despite widespread destruction, the surging pandemic, toxic air, and racial inequality, members of the Concerned Citizens of St. John plan to rebuild.
Despite widespread destruction, the surging pandemic, toxic air, and racial inequality, members of the Concerned Citizens of St. John plan to rebuild.

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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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