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Rapid Shift to Clean Energy Could Save ‘Trillions.’ But Corporate-Backed Groups Are Fighting the Transition in US Budget Bill

Wind, solar, and batteries are already the cheapest source of electricity and an aggressive shift to clean energy makes more economic sense than a slow one, according to a new study. However, an enormous lobbying effort is underway to block climate policy in the $3.5 trillion budget bill under consideration.
Wind, solar, and batteries are already the cheapest source of electricity and an aggressive shift to clean energy makes more economic sense than a slow one, according to a new study. However, an enormous lobbying effort is underway to block climate policy in the $3.5 trillion budget bill under consideration.
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us/In the Louisiana Bayou, Dolphin Victims of Hurricane Ida Set the Stage for a Political Fight Over Coastal Restoration
us/Oil Industry Wages Major Lobbying Campaign to Kill Proposed Methane Fee
uk/Theresa May Slams Net Zero ‘Sceptics’ and ‘Pessimists’ - Though Ex-PM’s Climate Record is Mixed
uk/Oil Firm Under Investigation for Corruption is Contractor on Cambo North Sea Project
us/Noble Reports Major Equipment Fell to Seafloor as Drill Ship Faced Ida’s Fury

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uk/Major Animal Pharma Industry Group Forced to Remove UN Logo from ‘Misleading’ Briefing on Livestock Climate Impact
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United Nations distances itself from “distortive” and “biased” animal pharma livestock briefing that used UN sustainable food summit logo.

United Nations distances itself from “distortive” and “biased” animal pharma livestock briefing that used UN sustainable food summit logo.
Heathrow Found to be World's Second Most Polluting Airport in New Report
ByTheodore Whyte
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The UK capital's six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, according to a new interactive tool allowing users to explore emissions data for the world's airports.

The UK capital's six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, according to a new interactive tool allowing users to explore emissions data for the world's airports.
uk/Labour's Shadow Energy Minister Backs Biomass ‘Completely’ At Drax-Sponsored Conference Event
ByAdam Barnett
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Alan Whitehead said he supported Drax’s burning of trees for energy, despite criticism over its climate impact.

Alan Whitehead said he supported Drax’s burning of trees for energy, despite criticism over its climate impact.
Big Ag Influence Over UN Food Systems Summit Criticised by Green Farming Advocates
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Industry-backed solutions and net zero targets are insufficient to slash agriculture’s emissions, some experts warn.

Industry-backed solutions and net zero targets are insufficient to slash agriculture’s emissions, some experts warn.
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us/10 Days After Hurricane Ida, Historic Black Louisiana Town Contends With Scattered Coffins As Floodwaters Drain from the Streets
ByJulie Dermansky
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Ironton residents blame environmental racism for Hurricane Ida's catastrophic damage to their historic Black community.
Ironton residents blame environmental racism for Hurricane Ida's catastrophic damage to their historic Black community.
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The ‘Big Lie’ of Blue Hydrogen Starts With Ignoring Basic Economics
ByJustin Mikulka
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Blue hydrogen isn’t a clean energy source and the economics don’t work, but that does not appear to be slowing its rapid adoption being driven by the oil and gas industry.
Blue hydrogen isn’t a clean energy source and the economics don’t work, but that does not appear to be slowing its rapid adoption being driven by the oil and gas industry.
uk/‘Gathering Storm’: How ‘Rogue’ Companies are Buying up North Sea Oil and Gas
ByMichaela Herrmann
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As oil majors exit the North Sea, the region’s new players bring a track record of lobbying against climate policy, polluting the environment, and committing alleged labour violations.
As oil majors exit the North Sea, the region’s new players bring a track record of lobbying against climate policy, polluting the environment, and committing alleged labour violations.
Investigation: How the Meat Industry is Climate-Washing its Polluting Business Model
ByCaroline Christen
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Growing global meat consumption threatens to derail the Paris Agreement, but that hasn’t stopped the meat industry insisting it is part of the solution to climate change.
Growing global meat consumption threatens to derail the Paris Agreement, but that hasn’t stopped the meat industry insisting it is part of the solution to climate change.
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Green Hydrogen’s Rapidly Falling Costs Undermine the Gas Industry’s Argument for Blue Hydrogen
us/Rapid Shift to Clean Energy Could Save ‘Trillions.’ But Corporate-Backed Groups Are Fighting the Transition in US Budget Bill
us/10 Days After Hurricane Ida, Historic Black Louisiana Town Contends With Scattered Coffins As Floodwaters Drain from the Streets
uk/Major Animal Pharma Industry Group Forced to Remove UN Logo from ‘Misleading’ Briefing on Livestock Climate Impact
uk/Labour's Shadow Energy Minister Backs Biomass ‘Completely’ At Drax-Sponsored Conference Event
The ‘Big Lie’ of Blue Hydrogen Starts With Ignoring Basic Economics
uk/Major Animal Pharma Industry Group Forced to Remove UN Logo from ‘Misleading’ Briefing on Livestock Climate Impact
By Guest
on

United Nations distances itself from “distortive” and “biased” animal pharma livestock briefing that used UN sustainable food summit logo.

United Nations distances itself from “distortive” and “biased” animal pharma livestock briefing that used UN sustainable food summit logo.
Heathrow Found to be World's Second Most Polluting Airport in New Report
ByTheodore Whyte
on

The UK capital's six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, according to a new interactive tool allowing users to explore emissions data for the world's airports.

The UK capital's six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, according to a new interactive tool allowing users to explore emissions data for the world's airports.
uk/Labour's Shadow Energy Minister Backs Biomass ‘Completely’ At Drax-Sponsored Conference Event
ByAdam Barnett
on

Alan Whitehead said he supported Drax’s burning of trees for energy, despite criticism over its climate impact.

Alan Whitehead said he supported Drax’s burning of trees for energy, despite criticism over its climate impact.
Big Ag Influence Over UN Food Systems Summit Criticised by Green Farming Advocates
ByGuest
on

Industry-backed solutions and net zero targets are insufficient to slash agriculture’s emissions, some experts warn.

Industry-backed solutions and net zero targets are insufficient to slash agriculture’s emissions, some experts warn.
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Analysis
Green Hydrogen’s Rapidly Falling Costs Undermine the Gas Industry’s Argument for Blue Hydrogen
ByJustin Mikulka
on

A new study finds that hydrogen fuel produced from water using renewable energy will be cheaper than natural gas-based hydrogen with carbon capture by 2030.

A new study finds that hydrogen fuel produced from water using renewable energy will be cheaper than natural gas-based hydrogen with carbon capture by 2030.
us/10 Days After Hurricane Ida, Historic Black Louisiana Town Contends With Scattered Coffins As Floodwaters Drain from the Streets
ByJulie Dermansky
on
Ironton residents blame environmental racism for Hurricane Ida's catastrophic damage to their historic Black community.
Ironton residents blame environmental racism for Hurricane Ida's catastrophic damage to their historic Black community.
Opinion
Analysis
The ‘Big Lie’ of Blue Hydrogen Starts With Ignoring Basic Economics
ByJustin Mikulka
on
Blue hydrogen isn’t a clean energy source and the economics don’t work, but that does not appear to be slowing its rapid adoption being driven by the oil and gas industry.
Blue hydrogen isn’t a clean energy source and the economics don’t work, but that does not appear to be slowing its rapid adoption being driven by the oil and gas industry.
uk/‘Gathering Storm’: How ‘Rogue’ Companies are Buying up North Sea Oil and Gas
ByMichaela Herrmann
on
As oil majors exit the North Sea, the region’s new players bring a track record of lobbying against climate policy, polluting the environment, and committing alleged labour violations.
As oil majors exit the North Sea, the region’s new players bring a track record of lobbying against climate policy, polluting the environment, and committing alleged labour violations.
Investigation: How the Meat Industry is Climate-Washing its Polluting Business Model
ByCaroline Christen
on
Growing global meat consumption threatens to derail the Paris Agreement, but that hasn’t stopped the meat industry insisting it is part of the solution to climate change.
Growing global meat consumption threatens to derail the Paris Agreement, but that hasn’t stopped the meat industry insisting it is part of the solution to climate change.
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Heathrow Found to be World's Second Most Polluting Airport in New Report
uk/Labour's Shadow Energy Minister Backs Biomass ‘Completely’ At Drax-Sponsored Conference Event
Big Ag Influence Over UN Food Systems Summit Criticised by Green Farming Advocates
Green Hydrogen’s Rapidly Falling Costs Undermine the Gas Industry’s Argument for Blue Hydrogen
us/Rapid Shift to Clean Energy Could Save ‘Trillions.’ But Corporate-Backed Groups Are Fighting the Transition in US Budget Bill
uk/Labour Criticised Over Drax-Sponsored 'Zero Carbon’ Party Conference Event

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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.”

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.

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.

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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