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A Louisiana utility has dragged its feet on renewables. Now, a proposed Meta data center might create an โ€œurgentโ€ push for dirty power instead.
A Louisiana utility has dragged its feet on renewables. Now, a proposed Meta data center might create an โ€œurgentโ€ push for dirty power instead.
Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.
Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.
Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and U.S. are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.
Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and U.S. are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.
Badenoch, a self-described โ€˜net zero skeptic,โ€™ called Poilievre โ€˜a new friend and allyโ€™ in December.
Badenoch, a self-described โ€˜net zero skeptic,โ€™ called Poilievre โ€˜a new friend and allyโ€™ in December.
Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.
Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.
Oil company was storing a fraction of advertised amount of CO2 at offshore project, data shows.
Oil company was storing a fraction of advertised amount of CO2 at offshore project, data shows.
What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action to confront the emergency.
What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action to confront the emergency.
Is the Gulf of Mexico the "single best opportunity" to store climate-warming gas โ€” or an existential threat to wildlife and people?
Is the Gulf of Mexico the "single best opportunity" to store climate-warming gas โ€” or an existential threat to wildlife and people?
DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
A new lawsuit alleges toxic, radioactive waste leaked into a PA familyโ€™s water well, uncovering a regulatory abyss for miles of fracking pipelines in the state.
A new lawsuit alleges toxic, radioactive waste leaked into a PA familyโ€™s water well, uncovering a regulatory abyss for miles of fracking pipelines in the state.

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Analysis
onJan 27, 2025 @ 03:00 PST

A Louisiana utility has dragged its feet on renewables. Now, a proposed Meta data center might create an โ€œurgentโ€ push for dirty power instead.

A Louisiana utility has dragged its feet on renewables. Now, a proposed Meta data center might create an โ€œurgentโ€ push for dirty power instead.
Analysis
onJan 23, 2025 @ 15:31 PST

Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.

Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.
Analysis
onJan 21, 2025 @ 04:33 PST

Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and U.S. are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.

Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and U.S. are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.
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Analysis
onJan 14, 2025 @ 17:10 PST

Badenoch, a self-described โ€˜net zero skeptic,โ€™ called Poilievre โ€˜a new friend and allyโ€™ in December.

Badenoch, a self-described โ€˜net zero skeptic,โ€™ called Poilievre โ€˜a new friend and allyโ€™ in December.
onJan 14, 2025 @ 10:30 PST

Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.

Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.
onJan 14, 2025 @ 06:10 PST

Oil company was storing a fraction of advertised amount of CO2 at offshore project, data shows.

Oil company was storing a fraction of advertised amount of CO2 at offshore project, data shows.
Analysis
onJan 9, 2025 @ 11:12 PST

What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action to confront the emergency.

What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action to confront the emergency.
onDec 30, 2024 @ 03:01 PST

Is the Gulf of Mexico the "single best opportunity" to store climate-warming gas โ€” or an existential threat to wildlife and people?

Is the Gulf of Mexico the "single best opportunity" to store climate-warming gas โ€” or an existential threat to wildlife and people?
onDec 27, 2024 @ 03:00 PST

DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.

DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
onDec 23, 2024 @ 03:00 PST

A new lawsuit alleges toxic, radioactive waste leaked into a PA familyโ€™s water well, uncovering a regulatory abyss for miles of fracking pipelines in the state.

A new lawsuit alleges toxic, radioactive waste leaked into a PA familyโ€™s water well, uncovering a regulatory abyss for miles of fracking pipelines in the state.