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Protesters demand TotalEnergies cancel the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. Credit: Kick Polluters Out.
TotalEnergies Has no Place in African Football 
By Samm Farai Monro
on
Kick Polluters Out says the French oil major wants to sportswash climate-wrecking mega-projects.
Jane Fonda and Roishetta Ozane at a rally to stop LNG expansion in New Orleans on Jan. 19, 2024. Credit: Julie Dermansky
Jane Fonda Joins Land and Water Defenders at Americas Energy Summit
By Sara Sneath and Taylor Noakes
on
Following street rallies that outnumbered New Orleans conference delegates, President Joe Biden announced a pause on new LNG exports.
A woman with her bike at an ING bank ATM and the orange lion ING logo painted on the building wall.
This NGO Won a Climate Case Against Shell. Its Next Target? Dutch Bank ING
By Dana Drugmand
on
Here’s what Friends of the Earth Netherlands’ latest legal action could mean for global banks financing major polluters.
Extinction Rebellion protested ad agency Havas's relationship with Shell on Jan. 25, 2024. Credit: Extinction Rebellion
uk/Havas London Targeted by Climate Activists Over Agency’s Relationship with Shell 
By Ellen Ormesher
on
The protest followed a tip-off that the global comms agency may take on more work for the oil major.
Professor Michael E. Mann's lawyer called attacks on the scientist "vile." Credit: Julian Meehan/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
us/After 12 Years, Climate Scientist’s Lawsuit Against Alleged Defamers Begins Trial
By Diane Bernard
on
Michael Mann asserts that conservative pundits defamed him and attempted to discredit his “Hockey Stick” graph in 2012.
Billboard protests Air Products’ proposed carbon capture and sequestration project at Lake Maurepas, August 8, 2023. Credit: Julie Dermansky
us/See How Louisiana’s Growing Fossil Fuel Industry Threatens Climate and Justice Promises
By Julie Dermansky
on
Despite ambitious talk, state and federal government action on the ground doesn’t always line up.
Black cloud of pollution floats from an oil derrick with flame over two sets of arms holding protest signs.
us/The Law Firm Helping Big Oil Weaponize the First Amendment
By Emily Sanders
on
Gibson Dunn is “playing both sides” of free speech, using it to defend fossil fuel companies and silence the industry’s critics.
President George W. Bush, right, meets with Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber in Abu Dhabi, January 2008. One of DeSmog's top stories investigated a .4 million campaign by PR giant Edelman to polish Al Jaber's green reputation. Credit: Eric Draper/White House
Our Best of 2023 Has Your Holiday Reading Covered
By DeSmog
on
We’ve rounded up the past year’s top stories from our teams across the globe.
On the open ocean, a small, red inflatable boat of climate activists is dwarfed by the enormous offshore oil drilling platform that it is approaching.
2023 Has Been A Big Year for Climate Accountability in the Courts 
By Dana Drugmand
on
From a groundbreaking trial in Montana to a “truly historic” human rights hearing in Europe, climate change litigation took big steps forward this year.
In May 2021, Chevron shareholders voted 61 percent in favor of a resolution by Follow This, a green shareholder group, calling for cuts in the company’s emissions. Credit: Roo Reynolds/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Shareholder Activism Faces Big Oil Obstruction Playbook When Pushing for Climate Action
By Stella Levantesi
on
Experts say investor pressure is “one tool in the arsenal” to fight against fossil fuel companies’ tried and true PR communication strategies.

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Opinion
TotalEnergies Has no Place in African Football 
BySamm Farai Monro
on
Kick Polluters Out says the French oil major wants to sportswash climate-wrecking mega-projects.
Series: Advertising & PR Industry
Protesters demand TotalEnergies cancel the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. Credit: Kick Polluters Out.
Jane Fonda Joins Land and Water Defenders at Americas Energy Summit
BySara Sneath and Taylor Noakes
on
Following street rallies that outnumbered New Orleans conference delegates, President Joe Biden announced a pause on new LNG exports.
Jane Fonda and Roishetta Ozane at a rally to stop LNG expansion in New Orleans on Jan. 19, 2024. Credit: Julie Dermansky
This NGO Won a Climate Case Against Shell. Its Next Target? Dutch Bank ING
ByDana Drugmand
on
Here’s what Friends of the Earth Netherlands’ latest legal action could mean for global banks financing major polluters.
A woman with her bike at an ING bank ATM and the orange lion ING logo painted on the building wall.
uk/Havas London Targeted by Climate Activists Over Agency’s Relationship with Shell 
ByEllen Ormesher
on
The protest followed a tip-off that the global comms agency may take on more work for the oil major.
Series: Advertising & PR Industry
Extinction Rebellion protested ad agency Havas's relationship with Shell on Jan. 25, 2024. Credit: Extinction Rebellion
us/After 12 Years, Climate Scientist’s Lawsuit Against Alleged Defamers Begins Trial
ByDiane Bernard
on
Michael Mann asserts that conservative pundits defamed him and attempted to discredit his “Hockey Stick” graph in 2012.
Professor Michael E. Mann's lawyer called attacks on the scientist "vile." Credit: Julian Meehan/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Analysis
us/See How Louisiana’s Growing Fossil Fuel Industry Threatens Climate and Justice Promises
ByJulie Dermansky
on
Despite ambitious talk, state and federal government action on the ground doesn’t always line up.
Billboard protests Air Products’ proposed carbon capture and sequestration project at Lake Maurepas, August 8, 2023. Credit: Julie Dermansky
us/The Law Firm Helping Big Oil Weaponize the First Amendment
ByEmily Sanders
on
Gibson Dunn is “playing both sides” of free speech, using it to defend fossil fuel companies and silence the industry’s critics.
Black cloud of pollution floats from an oil derrick with flame over two sets of arms holding protest signs.
Our Best of 2023 Has Your Holiday Reading Covered
ByDeSmog
on
We’ve rounded up the past year’s top stories from our teams across the globe.
President George W. Bush, right, meets with Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber in Abu Dhabi, January 2008. One of DeSmog's top stories investigated a .4 million campaign by PR giant Edelman to polish Al Jaber's green reputation. Credit: Eric Draper/White House
Analysis
2023 Has Been A Big Year for Climate Accountability in the Courts 
ByDana Drugmand
on
From a groundbreaking trial in Montana to a “truly historic” human rights hearing in Europe, climate change litigation took big steps forward this year.
On the open ocean, a small, red inflatable boat of climate activists is dwarfed by the enormous offshore oil drilling platform that it is approaching.
Analysis
Shareholder Activism Faces Big Oil Obstruction Playbook When Pushing for Climate Action
ByStella Levantesi
on
Experts say investor pressure is “one tool in the arsenal” to fight against fossil fuel companies’ tried and true PR communication strategies.
Series: Gaslit
In May 2021, Chevron shareholders voted 61 percent in favor of a resolution by Follow This, a green shareholder group, calling for cuts in the company’s emissions. Credit: Roo Reynolds/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)