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Fossil Fuel Companies Made Bold Promises to Capture Carbon. Here’s What Actually Happened.

A DeSmog review of 12 large-scale projects reveals a litany of cost-overruns and missed targets, with a net increase in emissions.
A DeSmog review of 12 large-scale projects reveals a litany of cost-overruns and missed targets, with a net increase in emissions.
ByMichael Buchsbaum and Edward Donnelly
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Youth Challenge 32 European Nations in 'Truly Historic' Climate Trial
By Isabella Kaminski
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Portuguese young people claim their human rights have been violated, while accused countries argue the lawsuit should be thrown out.

Portuguese young people claim their human rights have been violated, while accused countries argue the lawsuit should be thrown out.
Major Polluters In ‘Ludicrous’ Push For Carbon Capture at Party Conferences
ByAdam Barnett and Rachel Sherrington
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The technology could provide cover for fossil fuel companies to explore more oil and gas drilling, campaigners say.

The technology could provide cover for fossil fuel companies to explore more oil and gas drilling, campaigners say.
Climate Litigation Is Increasing as Government Action Falters
ByDana Drugmand
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Activists hope that more and bigger court wins will break the "grinding gridlock" on policies to end use of fossil fuels.

Activists hope that more and bigger court wins will break the "grinding gridlock" on policies to end use of fossil fuels.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
uk/'Embarrassingly Wrong' Tufton Street Net Zero Report Gets Widespread Coverage
BySam Bright
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Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.

Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.
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Italian Oil Giant Eni Knew About Climate Change More Than 50 Years Ago, Report Reveals
ByStella Levantesi and Benjamin Franta
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New research finds Eni continued to push oil and gas agenda despite knowing potential for climate risk since 1970.
New research finds Eni continued to push oil and gas agenda despite knowing potential for climate risk since 1970.
Analysis
How Carbon Capture and Storage Projects Are Driving New Oil and Gas Extraction Globally 
ByMichael Buchsbaum and Edward Donnelly
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The oil industry’s push to portray carbon capture as a climate solution at COP28 obscures how the technology is really being used.
The oil industry’s push to portray carbon capture as a climate solution at COP28 obscures how the technology is really being used.
Syncrude unconventional oil sands mine 2019
Oil Lobby Claims More Production Won’t Raise Emissions, But Ignores Crucial Data
ByTaylor Noakes
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CAPP report doesn’t include ‘unconventional’ oil sands representing two thirds of Canada’s output.
CAPP report doesn’t include ‘unconventional’ oil sands representing two thirds of Canada’s output.
us/Havas Wins Shell Advertising Contract, Drawing Fire from Climate Campaigners
ByDana Drugmand
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Clean Creatives says move is "huge step backward" for the French ad and public relations company.
Clean Creatives says move is "huge step backward" for the French ad and public relations company.
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uk/'Embarrassingly Wrong' Tufton Street Net Zero Report Gets Widespread Coverage
Fossil Fuel Companies Made Bold Promises to Capture Carbon. Here’s What Actually Happened.
A Guide to Six Greenwashing Terms Big Ag Is Bringing to COP28
Major Polluters In ‘Ludicrous’ Push For Carbon Capture at Party Conferences
How Carbon Capture and Storage Projects Are Driving New Oil and Gas Extraction Globally 
uk/Hydrogen Lobby Sets Sights On Labour Party
Youth Challenge 32 European Nations in 'Truly Historic' Climate Trial
By Isabella Kaminski
on

Portuguese young people claim their human rights have been violated, while accused countries argue the lawsuit should be thrown out.

Portuguese young people claim their human rights have been violated, while accused countries argue the lawsuit should be thrown out.
Major Polluters In ‘Ludicrous’ Push For Carbon Capture at Party Conferences
ByAdam Barnett and Rachel Sherrington
on

The technology could provide cover for fossil fuel companies to explore more oil and gas drilling, campaigners say.

The technology could provide cover for fossil fuel companies to explore more oil and gas drilling, campaigners say.
Climate Litigation Is Increasing as Government Action Falters
ByDana Drugmand
on

Activists hope that more and bigger court wins will break the "grinding gridlock" on policies to end use of fossil fuels.

Activists hope that more and bigger court wins will break the "grinding gridlock" on policies to end use of fossil fuels.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
uk/'Embarrassingly Wrong' Tufton Street Net Zero Report Gets Widespread Coverage
BySam Bright
on

Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.

Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.
A System of Secret Arbitration Tribunals Is Undercutting Climate Action Worldwide
ByIsabella Kaminski
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A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.

A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.
Colorful photo of United Nations headquarters in New York City, taken in 2022
Italian Oil Giant Eni Knew About Climate Change More Than 50 Years Ago, Report Reveals
ByStella Levantesi and Benjamin Franta
on
New research finds Eni continued to push oil and gas agenda despite knowing potential for climate risk since 1970.
New research finds Eni continued to push oil and gas agenda despite knowing potential for climate risk since 1970.
Analysis
How Carbon Capture and Storage Projects Are Driving New Oil and Gas Extraction Globally 
ByMichael Buchsbaum and Edward Donnelly
on
The oil industry’s push to portray carbon capture as a climate solution at COP28 obscures how the technology is really being used.
The oil industry’s push to portray carbon capture as a climate solution at COP28 obscures how the technology is really being used.
Syncrude unconventional oil sands mine 2019
Oil Lobby Claims More Production Won’t Raise Emissions, But Ignores Crucial Data
ByTaylor Noakes
on
CAPP report doesn’t include ‘unconventional’ oil sands representing two thirds of Canada’s output.
CAPP report doesn’t include ‘unconventional’ oil sands representing two thirds of Canada’s output.
us/Havas Wins Shell Advertising Contract, Drawing Fire from Climate Campaigners
ByDana Drugmand
on
Clean Creatives says move is "huge step backward" for the French ad and public relations company.
Clean Creatives says move is "huge step backward" for the French ad and public relations company.
view more articles
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Major Polluters In ‘Ludicrous’ Push For Carbon Capture at Party Conferences
Climate Litigation Is Increasing as Government Action Falters
uk/'Embarrassingly Wrong' Tufton Street Net Zero Report Gets Widespread Coverage
A System of Secret Arbitration Tribunals Is Undercutting Climate Action Worldwide
Youth Challenge 32 European Nations in 'Truly Historic' Climate Trial
uk/Hydrogen Lobby Sets Sights On Labour Party

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How the Gas Lobby Aims to Lock in Europe’s Fossil Fuel Addiction

Spike in German Finance For Gas Export Projects Harms U.S. Gulf Coast Communities, Report Finds
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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