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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.
Women in colorful Muslim headscarves standing together on a street and holding hands
What Abandoning Fossil Fuels Could Look Like in the Arab World
By Lylla Younes, Grist
on
The researcher Hamza Hamouchene outlines a path toward a clean energy future without "green colonialism."
The Canadian government announced the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which aims to end long EV wait times in the country. Credit: Bill Abbott/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Op-Eds Linked to Climate Science Deniers Bash Canada’s New EV Mandate
By Taylor Noakes
on
Members of Canada’s leading Atlas Network affiliates wrote some of the opinion pieces that claimed the regulations are “destined to fail.”
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.
A group of emperor penguin chicks stand on snow in Antarctica in front of adult emperor penguins.
Inaction on Climate Change Is a Death Sentence for Emperor Penguin Chicks
By Julie Dermansky
on
Climate journalist’s photographs from Antarctica paint a grim picture for the species’ survival.
Credit: Rosie Hunter.
‘Narratives of Delay’: How the Animal Pharma Industry Resists Moves to Curb the Overuse of Antibiotics on Farms 
By Michaela Herrmann and Clare Carlile
on
A DeSmog review of hundreds of documents identifies eight arguments fielded by the industrial farming lobby to allay concerns over livestock drugs.
Canada proposed to reduce 2030 emissions in the oil and gas sector by 35 to 38 percent below 2019 levels. Credit: Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Meet the ‘Extreme’ Atlas Network Groups Fighting Canada’s Oil and Gas Emissions Cap
By Geoff Dembicki
on
Cross-country attacks against the climate policy are coming from think tanks that belong to a vast U.S.-based libertarian network.
Ecocide movement leader JoJo Mehta. Credit: Ruth Davey/Look Again Photography
Leader of Ecocide Movement Aims to Criminalize Long-term Harm to the Environment 
By Matthew Green
on
JoJo Mehta says at least 35 countries are considering having ecocide recognized on par with genocide by the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
Are oil companies willing to play with their own money on CSS? Credit: Buchsbaum Media
us/Corporate Promotion of Carbon Capture and Storage Contradicts Science, Study Finds
By Dana Drugmand
on
Report shows oil and gas companies are spreading confusion over the science of climate change solutions, leading to “misguided” ideas behind CCS use.
Fossil fuel leaders are weaponizing the lack of a globally agreed upon definition of “abatement” technologies like CCS, and using the word as a distraction. Credit: (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
At COP28, the Road to Climate Action Is Paved with Big Oil Loophole Language
By Stella Levantesi
on
The devil is in the details, and at this year’s UN global climate conference, the details start with words like “unabated,” and “operational.”

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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
What Abandoning Fossil Fuels Could Look Like in the Arab World
ByLylla Younes, Grist
on
The researcher Hamza Hamouchene outlines a path toward a clean energy future without "green colonialism."
Women in colorful Muslim headscarves standing together on a street and holding hands
Analysis
Op-Eds Linked to Climate Science Deniers Bash Canada’s New EV Mandate
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Members of Canada’s leading Atlas Network affiliates wrote some of the opinion pieces that claimed the regulations are “destined to fail.”
The Canadian government announced the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which aims to end long EV wait times in the country. Credit: Bill Abbott/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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)
Opinion
Analysis
Inaction on Climate Change Is a Death Sentence for Emperor Penguin Chicks
ByJulie Dermansky
on
Climate journalist’s photographs from Antarctica paint a grim picture for the species’ survival.
A group of emperor penguin chicks stand on snow in Antarctica in front of adult emperor penguins.
Analysis
‘Narratives of Delay’: How the Animal Pharma Industry Resists Moves to Curb the Overuse of Antibiotics on Farms 
ByMichaela Herrmann and Clare Carlile
on
A DeSmog review of hundreds of documents identifies eight arguments fielded by the industrial farming lobby to allay concerns over livestock drugs.
Series: Antimicrobial Resistance
Credit: Rosie Hunter.
Analysis
Meet the ‘Extreme’ Atlas Network Groups Fighting Canada’s Oil and Gas Emissions Cap
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
Cross-country attacks against the climate policy are coming from think tanks that belong to a vast U.S.-based libertarian network.
Canada proposed to reduce 2030 emissions in the oil and gas sector by 35 to 38 percent below 2019 levels. Credit: Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Analysis
Leader of Ecocide Movement Aims to Criminalize Long-term Harm to the Environment 
ByMatthew Green
on
JoJo Mehta says at least 35 countries are considering having ecocide recognized on par with genocide by the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
Ecocide movement leader JoJo Mehta. Credit: Ruth Davey/Look Again Photography
Analysis
us/Corporate Promotion of Carbon Capture and Storage Contradicts Science, Study Finds
ByDana Drugmand
on
Report shows oil and gas companies are spreading confusion over the science of climate change solutions, leading to “misguided” ideas behind CCS use.
Are oil companies willing to play with their own money on CSS? Credit: Buchsbaum Media
Analysis
At COP28, the Road to Climate Action Is Paved with Big Oil Loophole Language
ByStella Levantesi
on
The devil is in the details, and at this year’s UN global climate conference, the details start with words like “unabated,” and “operational.”
Series: Gaslit, COP28 Coverage
Fossil fuel leaders are weaponizing the lack of a globally agreed upon definition of “abatement” technologies like CCS, and using the word as a distraction. Credit: (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)