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DeSmog interviewed an author of a new paper that says policies focused only on greenhouse gas emissions will be less successful than a broader approach that tackles inequality and climate change together.
DeSmog interviewed an author of a new paper that says policies focused only on greenhouse gas emissions will be less successful than a broader approach that tackles inequality and climate change together.
For over a century, this region has powered the country’s growth with coal, gas, and oil. But its communities have not seen the prosperity and health the fossil fuel industry continues to promise them.
For over a century, this region has powered the country’s growth with coal, gas, and oil. But its communities have not seen the prosperity and health the fossil fuel industry continues to promise them.
Industries make green claims while lobbying against climate targets and promoting high-carbon travel.
Industries make green claims while lobbying against climate targets and promoting high-carbon travel.
There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy – and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.
There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy – and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.
Independent documentary opens a window into the dilemmas confronting social movements seeking transformative action on climate change.
Independent documentary opens a window into the dilemmas confronting social movements seeking transformative action on climate change.
The oil giant’s massive plan to drill in Guyana’s waters comes as the UN Secretary General warns of fossil fuels as a “blight on investment portfolios.”
The oil giant’s massive plan to drill in Guyana’s waters comes as the UN Secretary General warns of fossil fuels as a “blight on investment portfolios.”
The claims stem from an unsubstantiated remark made in 2014 by the then NATO general secretary, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, that Russia had “actively engaged” with environmental groups opposing shale gas “to maintain European dependence on imported Russian gas”.
The claims stem from an unsubstantiated remark made in 2014 by the then NATO general secretary, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, that Russia had “actively engaged” with environmental groups opposing shale gas “to maintain European dependence on imported Russian gas”.
Activists warn that calls for energy independence are just “peace washing” the fossil fuels that enabled this conflict.
Activists warn that calls for energy independence are just “peace washing” the fossil fuels that enabled this conflict.
The ties between anti-green politicians, climate denial groups and the backers of “hard” Brexit are extensive.
The ties between anti-green politicians, climate denial groups and the backers of “hard” Brexit are extensive.
A growing narrative says it can. But our energy and financial sectors are hopelessly entangled with Russia.
A growing narrative says it can. But our energy and financial sectors are hopelessly entangled with Russia.

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Analysis
onJun 3, 2022 @ 12:22 PDT

DeSmog interviewed an author of a new paper that says policies focused only on greenhouse gas emissions will be less successful than a broader approach that tackles inequality and climate change together.

DeSmog interviewed an author of a new paper that says policies focused only on greenhouse gas emissions will be less successful than a broader approach that tackles inequality and climate change together.
Opinion
Analysis
onMay 31, 2022 @ 14:32 PDT

For over a century, this region has powered the country’s growth with coal, gas, and oil. But its communities have not seen the prosperity and health the fossil fuel industry continues to promise them.

For over a century, this region has powered the country’s growth with coal, gas, and oil. But its communities have not seen the prosperity and health the fossil fuel industry continues to promise them.
Analysis
onMay 18, 2022 @ 15:05 PDT

Industries make green claims while lobbying against climate targets and promoting high-carbon travel.

Industries make green claims while lobbying against climate targets and promoting high-carbon travel.
Opinion
Analysis
onMay 2, 2022 @ 11:52 PDT

There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy – and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.

There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy – and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.
Analysis
onApr 14, 2022 @ 09:22 PDT

Independent documentary opens a window into the dilemmas confronting social movements seeking transformative action on climate change.

Independent documentary opens a window into the dilemmas confronting social movements seeking transformative action on climate change.
Analysis
onApr 5, 2022 @ 14:32 PDT

The oil giant’s massive plan to drill in Guyana’s waters comes as the UN Secretary General warns of fossil fuels as a “blight on investment portfolios.”

The oil giant’s massive plan to drill in Guyana’s waters comes as the UN Secretary General warns of fossil fuels as a “blight on investment portfolios.”
Analysis
onMar 25, 2022 @ 09:07 PDT

The claims stem from an unsubstantiated remark made in 2014 by the then NATO general secretary, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, that Russia had “actively engaged” with environmental groups opposing shale gas “to maintain European dependence on imported Russian gas”.

The claims stem from an unsubstantiated remark made in 2014 by the then NATO general secretary, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, that Russia had “actively engaged” with environmental groups opposing shale gas “to maintain European dependence on imported Russian gas”.
Opinion
Analysis
onMar 23, 2022 @ 08:58 PDT

Activists warn that calls for energy independence are just “peace washing” the fossil fuels that enabled this conflict.

Activists warn that calls for energy independence are just “peace washing” the fossil fuels that enabled this conflict.
Series: Gaslit
Series: Gaslit
Analysis
onMar 18, 2022 @ 00:00 PDT

The ties between anti-green politicians, climate denial groups and the backers of “hard” Brexit are extensive.

The ties between anti-green politicians, climate denial groups and the backers of “hard” Brexit are extensive.
Analysis
onMar 14, 2022 @ 15:43 PDT

A growing narrative says it can. But our energy and financial sectors are hopelessly entangled with Russia.

A growing narrative says it can. But our energy and financial sectors are hopelessly entangled with Russia.