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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
us/American PR Firm Edelman Enabled Oil Baron Al Jaber’s Ascension to Lead COP28 Climate Conference
By Cartie Werthman
on
Edelman earned millions polishing the UAE’s green image — which helped propel Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber to the top levels of climate diplomacy.
Climate activists in front of White House fence holding sign reading, Our Communities Can't Wait
us/The United States and Canada Are Among the World's Top 5 'Planet Wreckers,' New Fossil Fuel Report Contends
By Dana Drugmand
on
Just ahead of U.N. climate summit in New York City, analysis calls on governments to halt planned gas and oil projects
The Daily Telegraph front page. Credit: Steven May / Alamy
uk/Revealed: Oil and Gas Industry Links of Telegraph Energy and Climate Commentator
By Adam Barnett
on
Fossil fuel insider David Blackmon, who has spread conspiracy theories about climate ‘lockdowns’, has written several recent articles for the conservative newspaper.
Fires at the Marathon Refinery between Reserve and Garyville, Louisiana, began Friday, August 25, and burned toxic chemicals all night before officials evacuated residents. Credit: Julie Dermansky
us/Toxins from Marathon Refinery Fire Leaked 15 Hours Before Evacuation Called
By Sara Sneath
on
Documents reveal air monitoring detected carcinogens from burning petroleum; residents with respiratory issues file lawsuit.
An employee welds old gas pipes from an offshore rig into pieces, at the Hoondert Services decommissioning yard in the Netherlands. Credit: Margaux Tjoeng/Follow the Money
uk/Who Is Going to Clean Up the Scrap Heap in the North Sea?
By Birte Schohaus, Margaux Tjoeng and Emily J Gertz
on
This story is part of The North Sea Investigations, a multi-year international reporting project on the battle for the future of the North Sea, led by Dutch investigative journalism platform Follo...
Fire at the Marathon Refinery in Reserve and Garyville, Louisiana, seen from across the Mississippi River in Edgar, Louisiana, on Friday, August 25, 2023. Credit: Julie Dermansky
us/Marathon Refinery Fire Illustrates How Industry Goes Quiet During a Crisis
By Sara Sneath and Julie Dermansky
on
Recent industrial disaster at Louisiana’s Marathon refinery shows how difficult it is to get information during dangerous events.
Pathways Alliance ad on a Vancouver bus.
Montreal Bike Share Pulls Pathways Alliance Ads Amid Greenwashing Controversy
By Taylor Noakes
on
Canada’s top competition watchdog was already investigating the oil and gas group over allegations that its advertising campaigns misled the public.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and climate crisis denier Alex Epstein
As Canada Burns, Danielle Smith Does Event with Activist Who Says Climate 'Not a Crisis'
By Geoff Dembicki
on
The Alberta premier is headlining an oil and gas industry conference this week with climate crisis denier Alex Epstein while thousands evacuate due to wildfires.
Zenith Energy's rail terminal in Portland, Oregon, in 2021. Credit: Nick Cunningham
us/Portland City Government Compromised with Oil Industry in Private, Documents Suggest
By Nick Cunningham
on
Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.
The Conservative Party branding at its 2011 conference. Credit: NCVO London, CC BY 2.0
uk/Two-Thirds of Conservative Endowment Fund Directors Are Linked to Fossil Fuels and Polluting Industries
By Sam Bright
on
The UK’s ruling party and Big Oil locked in a ‘death spiral’, say campaigners.

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us/American PR Firm Edelman Enabled Oil Baron Al Jaber’s Ascension to Lead COP28 Climate Conference
ByCartie Werthman
on
Edelman earned millions polishing the UAE’s green image — which helped propel Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber to the top levels of climate diplomacy.
Series: COP28 Coverage, Advertising & PR Industry
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
us/The United States and Canada Are Among the World's Top 5 'Planet Wreckers,' New Fossil Fuel Report Contends
ByDana Drugmand
on
Just ahead of U.N. climate summit in New York City, analysis calls on governments to halt planned gas and oil projects
Climate activists in front of White House fence holding sign reading, Our Communities Can't Wait
uk/Revealed: Oil and Gas Industry Links of Telegraph Energy and Climate Commentator
ByAdam Barnett
on
Fossil fuel insider David Blackmon, who has spread conspiracy theories about climate ‘lockdowns’, has written several recent articles for the conservative newspaper.
The Daily Telegraph front page. Credit: Steven May / Alamy
us/Toxins from Marathon Refinery Fire Leaked 15 Hours Before Evacuation Called
BySara Sneath
on
Documents reveal air monitoring detected carcinogens from burning petroleum; residents with respiratory issues file lawsuit.
Fires at the Marathon Refinery between Reserve and Garyville, Louisiana, began Friday, August 25, and burned toxic chemicals all night before officials evacuated residents. Credit: Julie Dermansky
uk/Who Is Going to Clean Up the Scrap Heap in the North Sea?
ByBirte Schohaus, Margaux Tjoeng and Emily J Gertz
on
This story is part of The North Sea Investigations, a multi-year international reporting project on the battle for the future of the North Sea, led by Dutch investigative journalism platform Follo...
An employee welds old gas pipes from an offshore rig into pieces, at the Hoondert Services decommissioning yard in the Netherlands. Credit: Margaux Tjoeng/Follow the Money
us/Marathon Refinery Fire Illustrates How Industry Goes Quiet During a Crisis
BySara Sneath and Julie Dermansky
on
Recent industrial disaster at Louisiana’s Marathon refinery shows how difficult it is to get information during dangerous events.
Fire at the Marathon Refinery in Reserve and Garyville, Louisiana, seen from across the Mississippi River in Edgar, Louisiana, on Friday, August 25, 2023. Credit: Julie Dermansky
Montreal Bike Share Pulls Pathways Alliance Ads Amid Greenwashing Controversy
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Canada’s top competition watchdog was already investigating the oil and gas group over allegations that its advertising campaigns misled the public.
Pathways Alliance ad on a Vancouver bus.
As Canada Burns, Danielle Smith Does Event with Activist Who Says Climate 'Not a Crisis'
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
The Alberta premier is headlining an oil and gas industry conference this week with climate crisis denier Alex Epstein while thousands evacuate due to wildfires.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and climate crisis denier Alex Epstein
us/Portland City Government Compromised with Oil Industry in Private, Documents Suggest
ByNick Cunningham
on
Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.
Zenith Energy's rail terminal in Portland, Oregon, in 2021. Credit: Nick Cunningham
uk/Two-Thirds of Conservative Endowment Fund Directors Are Linked to Fossil Fuels and Polluting Industries
BySam Bright
on
The UK’s ruling party and Big Oil locked in a ‘death spiral’, say campaigners.
The Conservative Party branding at its 2011 conference. Credit: NCVO London, CC BY 2.0