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As Canada Burns, Danielle Smith Does Event with Activist Who Says Climate ‘Not a Crisis’

The Alberta premier is headlining an oil and gas industry conference this week with climate crisis denier Alex Epstein while thousands evacuate due to wildfires.
The Alberta premier is headlining an oil and gas industry conference this week with climate crisis denier Alex Epstein while thousands evacuate due to wildfires.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and climate crisis denier Alex Epstein

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The Atlas Network and the Building of Argentina’s Donald Trump
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us/Portland City Government Compromised with Oil Industry in Private, Documents Suggest
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Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.

Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.
 In Brazil, Right-Wing Think Tanks Align with Agribusiness to Seek a Path Back to Power
ByLucas Araldi
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President Lula’s return to office is pushing his opponents closer together.

President Lula’s return to office is pushing his opponents closer together.
Camila Telles speaking from the stage at the 2023 Liberty Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
us/One Person Stopped California’s Divestment From Fossil Fuels — Again
ByAaron Cantú, Capital & Main
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Assemblymember Tina McKinnor refused to take up the bill in a committee, for the second year in a row, as divestment movement grows.

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor refused to take up the bill in a committee, for the second year in a row, as divestment movement grows.
California Assemblymember Tina McKinnor presided over her first hearing as chair of the Public Employees' Retirement System committee on March 22, 2023.
us/Montana Youth Activists Win Historic Climate Change Lawsuit
ByDana Drugmand
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“Game-changer ruling” has implications for future climate change lawsuits in the US and around the world.

“Game-changer ruling” has implications for future climate change lawsuits in the US and around the world.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
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Drawing of the Eni fire-breathing dragon logo setting fire to a legal document.
Analysis
Campaigners Sued an Oil Major For Climate Deception. Now the Company Is Preparing to Sue Them Back.
ByEmily Sanders
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Eni’s legal threat reflects a growing trend of petro-firms using dubious lawsuits to quash activism, intimidate critics, and dodge accountability.
Eni’s legal threat reflects a growing trend of petro-firms using dubious lawsuits to quash activism, intimidate critics, and dodge accountability.
us/Attorneys: Verdict in Montana Youth Climate Case Bolsters Climate Suit Against US 
ByDana Drugmand
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Montana court’s recognition of “overwhelming scientific consensus” that fossil fuel production and use is dangerous, shows that climate science is relevant to court decisions.
Montana court’s recognition of “overwhelming scientific consensus” that fossil fuel production and use is dangerous, shows that climate science is relevant to court decisions.
A burned car sits in the turning lane of a street in Lahaina. The "X" indicates that search and rescue personnel have checked whether any victims of the fire were inside.
Fossil Fuel Companies Ask Hawaii Supreme Court to Dismiss Honolulu’s Climate Case
ByDana Drugmand
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Honolulu has sued Big Oil over the costs of adapting to weather extremes – including bigger fire risks.
Honolulu has sued Big Oil over the costs of adapting to weather extremes – including bigger fire risks.
us/Industry Plans Thousands of Miles of New Gas Pipelines to Boost LNG Exports
BySara Sneath
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Indigenous leaders and community activists say the proposed expansion sacrifices health, safety, and culture for profit.
Indigenous leaders and community activists say the proposed expansion sacrifices health, safety, and culture for profit.
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As Canada Burns, Danielle Smith Does Event with Activist Who Says Climate 'Not a Crisis'
us/Portland City Government Compromised with Oil Industry in Private, Documents Suggest
Campaigners Sued an Oil Major For Climate Deception. Now the Company Is Preparing to Sue Them Back.
uk/Two-Thirds of Conservative Endowment Fund Directors Are Linked to Fossil Fuels and Polluting Industries
uk/Revealed: Fossil Fuel Giants Are Using British Influencers to go Viral
us/Montana Is Paying a Climate Denier to Give Expert Testimony in Upcoming Trial
us/Portland City Government Compromised with Oil Industry in Private, Documents Suggest
By Nick Cunningham
on

Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.

Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.
 In Brazil, Right-Wing Think Tanks Align with Agribusiness to Seek a Path Back to Power
ByLucas Araldi
on

President Lula’s return to office is pushing his opponents closer together.

President Lula’s return to office is pushing his opponents closer together.
Camila Telles speaking from the stage at the 2023 Liberty Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
us/One Person Stopped California’s Divestment From Fossil Fuels — Again
ByAaron Cantú, Capital & Main
on

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor refused to take up the bill in a committee, for the second year in a row, as divestment movement grows.

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor refused to take up the bill in a committee, for the second year in a row, as divestment movement grows.
California Assemblymember Tina McKinnor presided over her first hearing as chair of the Public Employees' Retirement System committee on March 22, 2023.
us/Montana Youth Activists Win Historic Climate Change Lawsuit
ByDana Drugmand
on

“Game-changer ruling” has implications for future climate change lawsuits in the US and around the world.

“Game-changer ruling” has implications for future climate change lawsuits in the US and around the world.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
Revealed: Petrochemical Exec and Major Conservative Donor Has Russian Business Link
ByPhoebe Cooke
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‘Prince of Polyester’ Amit Lohia gave £2 million to Rishi Sunak’s party earlier this year.

‘Prince of Polyester’ Amit Lohia gave £2 million to Rishi Sunak’s party earlier this year.
Drawing of the Eni fire-breathing dragon logo setting fire to a legal document.
Analysis
Campaigners Sued an Oil Major For Climate Deception. Now the Company Is Preparing to Sue Them Back.
ByEmily Sanders
on
Eni’s legal threat reflects a growing trend of petro-firms using dubious lawsuits to quash activism, intimidate critics, and dodge accountability.
Eni’s legal threat reflects a growing trend of petro-firms using dubious lawsuits to quash activism, intimidate critics, and dodge accountability.
us/Attorneys: Verdict in Montana Youth Climate Case Bolsters Climate Suit Against US 
ByDana Drugmand
on
Montana court’s recognition of “overwhelming scientific consensus” that fossil fuel production and use is dangerous, shows that climate science is relevant to court decisions.
Montana court’s recognition of “overwhelming scientific consensus” that fossil fuel production and use is dangerous, shows that climate science is relevant to court decisions.
A burned car sits in the turning lane of a street in Lahaina. The "X" indicates that search and rescue personnel have checked whether any victims of the fire were inside.
Fossil Fuel Companies Ask Hawaii Supreme Court to Dismiss Honolulu’s Climate Case
ByDana Drugmand
on
Honolulu has sued Big Oil over the costs of adapting to weather extremes – including bigger fire risks.
Honolulu has sued Big Oil over the costs of adapting to weather extremes – including bigger fire risks.
us/Industry Plans Thousands of Miles of New Gas Pipelines to Boost LNG Exports
BySara Sneath
on
Indigenous leaders and community activists say the proposed expansion sacrifices health, safety, and culture for profit.
Indigenous leaders and community activists say the proposed expansion sacrifices health, safety, and culture for profit.
view more articles
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 In Brazil, Right-Wing Think Tanks Align with Agribusiness to Seek a Path Back to Power
As Canada Burns, Danielle Smith Does Event with Activist Who Says Climate 'Not a Crisis'
us/Portland City Government Compromised with Oil Industry in Private, Documents Suggest
us/Attorneys: Verdict in Montana Youth Climate Case Bolsters Climate Suit Against US 
uk/Two-Thirds of Conservative Endowment Fund Directors Are Linked to Fossil Fuels and Polluting Industries
Campaigners Sued an Oil Major For Climate Deception. Now the Company Is Preparing to Sue Them Back.

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Liquid Gas Industry Fights to Weaken EU Climate Plans Ahead of Key Vote
Lobbyists are pushing for a raft of amendments to flagship proposals to slash the third of the European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions produced by heating its buildings.
Lobbyists are pushing for a raft of amendments to flagship proposals to slash the third of the European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions produced by heating its buildings.
Carbon Capture Project Is ‘Band-Aid’ to Greenwash $10 Billion LNG Plant, Locals Say
Texas community fights to save its coastline as the developers of Rio Grande LNG reassure investors over climate impact.
Texas community fights to save its coastline as the developers of Rio Grande LNG reassure investors over climate impact.
Europe’s Gas Lobby Exploits Energy Security Fears in Year Since Ukraine War
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.

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