Newly discovered documents from the 1970s and early ’80s show that Shell knew more about the "greenhouse effect" than it let on in public.
Newly discovered documents from the 1970s and early ’80s show that Shell knew more about the "greenhouse effect" than it let on in public.
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DeSmog contributor Geoff Dembicki urged politicians to learn Imperial Oil’s history of spreading misinfo spanning back to the 1970s.

DeSmog contributor Geoff Dembicki urged politicians to learn Imperial Oil’s history of spreading misinfo spanning back to the 1970s.
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The Biden administration must act to protect the public from the rail industry’s dangerous plans for the energy transition.

The Biden administration must act to protect the public from the rail industry’s dangerous plans for the energy transition.
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Before obtaining the required permits, Diversified Energy began installing cryptocurrency mining infrastructure on one of its thousands of well pads.

Before obtaining the required permits, Diversified Energy began installing cryptocurrency mining infrastructure on one of its thousands of well pads.
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Solicitor General’s brief backs communities’ position that climate liability litigation belongs in state court, a technical fight that has delayed many accountability lawsuits.

Solicitor General’s brief backs communities’ position that climate liability litigation belongs in state court, a technical fight that has delayed many accountability lawsuits.
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"I want the fossil fuel industry to stop breaking the law and pay for their crimes against people and the planet."
"I want the fossil fuel industry to stop breaking the law and pay for their crimes against people and the planet."
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Bayer’s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to “fight any sustainable transition which would harm its business”, say campaigners.
Bayer’s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to “fight any sustainable transition which would harm its business”, say campaigners.
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Proposed legislation would further lower regulatory hurdles, despite environmental and public health risks.
Proposed legislation would further lower regulatory hurdles, despite environmental and public health risks.
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The St. James Parish Council’s actions continue a long history of racism in this part of Louisiana, the lawsuit claims.
The St. James Parish Council’s actions continue a long history of racism in this part of Louisiana, the lawsuit claims.

DeSmog contributor Geoff Dembicki urged politicians to learn Imperial Oil’s history of spreading misinfo spanning back to the 1970s.

DeSmog contributor Geoff Dembicki urged politicians to learn Imperial Oil’s history of spreading misinfo spanning back to the 1970s.
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The Biden administration must act to protect the public from the rail industry’s dangerous plans for the energy transition.

The Biden administration must act to protect the public from the rail industry’s dangerous plans for the energy transition.
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Before obtaining the required permits, Diversified Energy began installing cryptocurrency mining infrastructure on one of its thousands of well pads.

Before obtaining the required permits, Diversified Energy began installing cryptocurrency mining infrastructure on one of its thousands of well pads.
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Solicitor General’s brief backs communities’ position that climate liability litigation belongs in state court, a technical fight that has delayed many accountability lawsuits.

Solicitor General’s brief backs communities’ position that climate liability litigation belongs in state court, a technical fight that has delayed many accountability lawsuits.
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The Treasury Department's definition will affect billions of dollars in federal subsidies for the nascent industry.

The Treasury Department's definition will affect billions of dollars in federal subsidies for the nascent industry.
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"I want the fossil fuel industry to stop breaking the law and pay for their crimes against people and the planet."
"I want the fossil fuel industry to stop breaking the law and pay for their crimes against people and the planet."
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Bayer’s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to “fight any sustainable transition which would harm its business”, say campaigners.
Bayer’s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to “fight any sustainable transition which would harm its business”, say campaigners.
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Proposed legislation would further lower regulatory hurdles, despite environmental and public health risks.
Proposed legislation would further lower regulatory hurdles, despite environmental and public health risks.
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The St. James Parish Council’s actions continue a long history of racism in this part of Louisiana, the lawsuit claims.
The St. James Parish Council’s actions continue a long history of racism in this part of Louisiana, the lawsuit claims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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