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The crucial pipeline carrying gas from Russia to Germany is a "fulcrum at the centre" of the current political crisis.
The crucial pipeline carrying gas from Russia to Germany is a "fulcrum at the centre" of the current political crisis.
Powered by fossil fuel funding, PR agents have used astroturfing, โ€œmanufactured consent,โ€ and other techniques to furtively shape public perceptions in favor of their polluting clients.
Powered by fossil fuel funding, PR agents have used astroturfing, โ€œmanufactured consent,โ€ and other techniques to furtively shape public perceptions in favor of their polluting clients.
Two research psychologists analyze the all-too-familiar aspects of climate science denial found in the blockbuster new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
Two research psychologists analyze the all-too-familiar aspects of climate science denial found in the blockbuster new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
What does the coming year have in store when it comes to UK climate policy? We run through some of the key things to watch out for.
What does the coming year have in store when it comes to UK climate policy? We run through some of the key things to watch out for.
Sketchy oil waste dumps in Argentina and Texas. Social media campaigns spreading misinformation. The history of white supremacy in the oil industry. Hereโ€™s a look at the hard-hitting journalism that DeSmog published in 2021.
Sketchy oil waste dumps in Argentina and Texas. Social media campaigns spreading misinformation. The history of white supremacy in the oil industry. Hereโ€™s a look at the hard-hitting journalism that DeSmog published in 2021.
In a year marked by climate-linked catastrophe, the economic drawbacks of fossil fuels stood in stark relief while renewable energyโ€™s slow expansion continued.
In a year marked by climate-linked catastrophe, the economic drawbacks of fossil fuels stood in stark relief while renewable energyโ€™s slow expansion continued.
As the climate crisis worsens, the calls for more aggressive action grow louder. 2021 saw more business as usual, industry obfuscation and delay, but also some reasons for optimism.
As the climate crisis worsens, the calls for more aggressive action grow louder. 2021 saw more business as usual, industry obfuscation and delay, but also some reasons for optimism.
DeSmog's UK team looks back at the best stories of a turbulent year.
DeSmog's UK team looks back at the best stories of a turbulent year.
The oil and gas industry has refined its techniques to stay a step ahead over decades. And it has no plans to stop anytime soon.
The oil and gas industry has refined its techniques to stay a step ahead over decades. And it has no plans to stop anytime soon.
Before the Koch brothers, Standard Oil realized the power of universities to spread its free-market ideology and prevent the growth of socialism.
Before the Koch brothers, Standard Oil realized the power of universities to spread its free-market ideology and prevent the growth of socialism.

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Opinion
Analysis
onFeb 9, 2022 @ 06:00 PST

The crucial pipeline carrying gas from Russia to Germany is a "fulcrum at the centre" of the current political crisis.

The crucial pipeline carrying gas from Russia to Germany is a "fulcrum at the centre" of the current political crisis.
Opinion
Analysis
onFeb 3, 2022 @ 17:29 PST

Powered by fossil fuel funding, PR agents have used astroturfing, โ€œmanufactured consent,โ€ and other techniques to furtively shape public perceptions in favor of their polluting clients.

Powered by fossil fuel funding, PR agents have used astroturfing, โ€œmanufactured consent,โ€ and other techniques to furtively shape public perceptions in favor of their polluting clients.
Series: Gaslit
Series: Gaslit
Analysis
onJan 12, 2022 @ 11:00 PST

Two research psychologists analyze the all-too-familiar aspects of climate science denial found in the blockbuster new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

Two research psychologists analyze the all-too-familiar aspects of climate science denial found in the blockbuster new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
Analysis
onJan 2, 2022 @ 00:01 PST

What does the coming year have in store when it comes to UK climate policy? We run through some of the key things to watch out for.

What does the coming year have in store when it comes to UK climate policy? We run through some of the key things to watch out for.
Analysis
onDec 28, 2021 @ 05:00 PST

Sketchy oil waste dumps in Argentina and Texas. Social media campaigns spreading misinformation. The history of white supremacy in the oil industry. Hereโ€™s a look at the hard-hitting journalism that DeSmog published in 2021.

Sketchy oil waste dumps in Argentina and Texas. Social media campaigns spreading misinformation. The history of white supremacy in the oil industry. Hereโ€™s a look at the hard-hitting journalism that DeSmog published in 2021.
Opinion
Analysis
onDec 27, 2021 @ 05:00 PST

In a year marked by climate-linked catastrophe, the economic drawbacks of fossil fuels stood in stark relief while renewable energyโ€™s slow expansion continued.

In a year marked by climate-linked catastrophe, the economic drawbacks of fossil fuels stood in stark relief while renewable energyโ€™s slow expansion continued.
Opinion
Analysis
onDec 22, 2021 @ 05:00 PST

As the climate crisis worsens, the calls for more aggressive action grow louder. 2021 saw more business as usual, industry obfuscation and delay, but also some reasons for optimism.

As the climate crisis worsens, the calls for more aggressive action grow louder. 2021 saw more business as usual, industry obfuscation and delay, but also some reasons for optimism.
Analysis
onDec 16, 2021 @ 03:15 PST

DeSmog's UK team looks back at the best stories of a turbulent year.

DeSmog's UK team looks back at the best stories of a turbulent year.
Opinion
Analysis
onDec 10, 2021 @ 07:00 PST

The oil and gas industry has refined its techniques to stay a step ahead over decades. And it has no plans to stop anytime soon.

The oil and gas industry has refined its techniques to stay a step ahead over decades. And it has no plans to stop anytime soon.
Opinion
Analysis
onDec 3, 2021 @ 05:00 PST

Before the Koch brothers, Standard Oil realized the power of universities to spread its free-market ideology and prevent the growth of socialism.

Before the Koch brothers, Standard Oil realized the power of universities to spread its free-market ideology and prevent the growth of socialism.