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Activists protest against NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project planned for the Texas Gulf Coast. The carbon capture portion of the project just got canceled. Credit: Gaige Davila
Carbon Capture Project Is ‘Band-Aid’ to Greenwash $10 Billion LNG Plant, Locals Say
By Matthew Green
on
Texas community fights to save its coastline as the developers of Rio Grande LNG reassure investors over climate impact.
The U.S. Supreme Court. Credit: David (CC BY 2.0)
2022 Was a Big Year for Climate Action in the Courts
By Dana Drugmand
on
The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.
Lineup for Norco, Louisiana's Christmas Parade on December 4, 2022. Credit: Julie Dermansky
us/A Window into Louisiana’s Continued Embrace of the Fossil Fuel Industry
By Julie Dermansky
on
Multimedia climate reporter Julie Dermansky reflects on the past year’s ever-present examples of gaslighting and the climate crisis.
Kosovan environmental activist Shpresa Loshaj was concerned about the impact of hydropower plants on the river Lumbardhi i Deçanit. Credit: Shpresa Loshaj/Pishtaret.
Environmental Activists Fight Back as Companies Resort to ‘Lawfare’ to Quash Criticism
By Isabella Kaminski
on
The use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation to intimidate campaigners is a global trend.
Three men and a women lead a march with banners, flags, and signs
us/Fenceline Community Groups in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Celebrate Mounting Victories
By Julie Dermansky
on
Leaders in the state’s environmental justice movement see signs their pressure is bringing accountability for both government and polluters.
Kwami Kpondzo of Friends of the Earth Togo uses a megaphone to demand a moratorium on new natural gas projects in Africa at COP27. Credit: Stella Levantesi
'Back Off': African Climate Groups Decry Europe’s Dash for Gas at COP27 
By Stella Levantesi and Phoebe Cooke
on
A race by German and Italian companies to secure new sources of natural gas in the wake of the Ukraine invasion risks harming Africa’s clean energy transition, campaigners warn.
Christopher Basaldù, a member of the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas, was among a delegation of Indigenous representatives pressing HSBC and other banks to stop financing fossil fuels. Credit: Kelly Shields.
'Wilful Ignorance': Indigenous Delegation Incredulous At Bankers' Attitude to Fossil Fuel Impacts
By Matthew Green
on
US and Mexican activists fighting new oil and gas projects said they had to give a basic lesson on the harm caused by fracking during meetings with financiers in London.
Screen shot of cop27.eg website showing convention center in Sharm el Sheikh, Eygpt
'Drop Fossil Fuels,' Over 400 Scientists Tell PR Firm Handling UN Climate Talks
By Dana Drugmand
on
Hill+Knowlton, a pioneer in disinformation tactics used by tobacco and oil companies, still represents fossil fuel clients while leading communications for the upcoming COP27 summit.
Eni's CEO Claudio Descalzi (left) presents at the company's 2018 Investor Day. Credit: Eni (CC BY-NC 2.0)
Professor Resigns from Research Center Over Partnership with Oil and Gas Major Eni
By Stella Levantesi
on
A new research agreement between an Italian public university and Eni helps the oil and gas company “maintain a social license to operate,” professor says.
Activists threw tinned soup at Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers at the National Gallery in London. Credit: Just Stop Oil.
uk/Are Phoebe and Anna The Leaders Of Our Own Sunflower Movement?
By Rich Wilson
on
Progressive critics of the soup-throwing protesters are missing the point.

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Carbon Capture Project Is ‘Band-Aid’ to Greenwash $10 Billion LNG Plant, Locals Say
ByMatthew Green
on
Texas community fights to save its coastline as the developers of Rio Grande LNG reassure investors over climate impact.
Series: Gas Lock-in
Activists protest against NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG project planned for the Texas Gulf Coast. The carbon capture portion of the project just got canceled. Credit: Gaige Davila
2022 Was a Big Year for Climate Action in the Courts
ByDana Drugmand
on
The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court. Credit: David (CC BY 2.0)
Opinion
us/A Window into Louisiana’s Continued Embrace of the Fossil Fuel Industry
ByJulie Dermansky
on
Multimedia climate reporter Julie Dermansky reflects on the past year’s ever-present examples of gaslighting and the climate crisis.
Lineup for Norco, Louisiana's Christmas Parade on December 4, 2022. Credit: Julie Dermansky
Environmental Activists Fight Back as Companies Resort to ‘Lawfare’ to Quash Criticism
ByIsabella Kaminski
on
The use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation to intimidate campaigners is a global trend.
Kosovan environmental activist Shpresa Loshaj was concerned about the impact of hydropower plants on the river Lumbardhi i Deçanit. Credit: Shpresa Loshaj/Pishtaret.
us/Fenceline Community Groups in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Celebrate Mounting Victories
ByJulie Dermansky
on
Leaders in the state’s environmental justice movement see signs their pressure is bringing accountability for both government and polluters.
Series: Louisiana's Cancer Alley
Three men and a women lead a march with banners, flags, and signs
'Back Off': African Climate Groups Decry Europe’s Dash for Gas at COP27 
ByStella Levantesi and Phoebe Cooke
on
A race by German and Italian companies to secure new sources of natural gas in the wake of the Ukraine invasion risks harming Africa’s clean energy transition, campaigners warn.
Series: COP27 Coverage
Kwami Kpondzo of Friends of the Earth Togo uses a megaphone to demand a moratorium on new natural gas projects in Africa at COP27. Credit: Stella Levantesi
'Wilful Ignorance': Indigenous Delegation Incredulous At Bankers' Attitude to Fossil Fuel Impacts
ByMatthew Green
on
US and Mexican activists fighting new oil and gas projects said they had to give a basic lesson on the harm caused by fracking during meetings with financiers in London.
Christopher Basaldù, a member of the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas, was among a delegation of Indigenous representatives pressing HSBC and other banks to stop financing fossil fuels. Credit: Kelly Shields.
'Drop Fossil Fuels,' Over 400 Scientists Tell PR Firm Handling UN Climate Talks
ByDana Drugmand
on
Hill+Knowlton, a pioneer in disinformation tactics used by tobacco and oil companies, still represents fossil fuel clients while leading communications for the upcoming COP27 summit.
Series: COP27 Coverage
Screen shot of cop27.eg website showing convention center in Sharm el Sheikh, Eygpt
Professor Resigns from Research Center Over Partnership with Oil and Gas Major Eni
ByStella Levantesi
on
A new research agreement between an Italian public university and Eni helps the oil and gas company “maintain a social license to operate,” professor says.
Eni's CEO Claudio Descalzi (left) presents at the company's 2018 Investor Day. Credit: Eni (CC BY-NC 2.0)
Opinion
uk/Are Phoebe and Anna The Leaders Of Our Own Sunflower Movement?
ByRich Wilson
on
Progressive critics of the soup-throwing protesters are missing the point.
Activists threw tinned soup at Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers at the National Gallery in London. Credit: Just Stop Oil.