Congressmen to UN: Don't blame us — We just live here!

onDec 7, 2007 @ 11:56 PST

The US might have earned global ire for refusing to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, but not every American is a climate villain, U.S. lawmakers say. Rep. Edward J. Markey and 10 House committee chairmen, in a letter to the U.N., highlighted what they said was the willingness of the U.S. Congress and voters to act against a policy of delay adopted by the administration of George W. Bush.

…[T]he world must know that President Bush’s avoidance of action is not the status quo here in America,” said Markey, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.”

By Ross Gelbspan

uk/Oil Lobbyists, Anti-Abortion Groups, and Tech Giants Flock to Reform Conference

BySam Bright

onSep 2, 2026 @ 04:57 PDT

Nigel Farage’s party is welcoming polluting interests and radical pressure groups to its annual gathering.

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Canadian Oil Executives’ Stock Holdings Increased by Over $1 Billion Amid War and Wildfires

ByMitch Anderson

onAug 27, 2026 @ 11:14 PDT

Executives at Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Suncor, and Imperial Oil saw their personal stock holdings and options skyrocket this year, according to a DeSmog analysis.

Canadian Intelligence Warned About Climate Conspiracies. This MP Kept Spreading Them.

ByMary Stuart

onAug 24, 2026 @ 08:28 PDT

As wildfires rage across the country, Cheryl Gallant continues to spread climate misinformation after a CSIS report said her conspiracy theories could increase the “threat of serious violence”.