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ChatGPT chatbot logo on phone screen. Credit: Iain Masterton / Alamy
Big Tech Accused of AI ‘Greenwashing’
By Joey Grostern
on
A new report has found that “the promises of planet-saving tech remain hollow”.
LNG industry leaders spoke at a panel called Accelerating LNG Growth Across the Americas at the Reuters energy conference in Houston, December 9-10. Credit: Sharon Kelly
Gulfstream LNG CEO Says Carbon Offsets, Cleaner LNG Are ‘Bullshit’
By Sharon Kelly
on
Emboldened by Trump’s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.
The 'Agrizone' at COP30 in Bélem, Brazil. Credit: Clare Carlile
Backed by Industry, Brazilian Hosts Seek COP30’s Blessing for Biofuels
By Clare Carlile and Maximiliano Manzoni
on
Trade groups lobbied ministers to promote a source of energy linked to massive environmental harms at the U.N. climate conference.
Attendees line up to get into the COP30, the U.N. climate summit, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 in Belém, Brazil. (Credit: AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
us/US Oil Executives Flock to COP30
By Phoebe Cooke
on
Their access to the summit is proof that Big Oil still holds "a dangerous sway" over the climate process, campaigners say.
Prime Minister Mark Carney seen in a YouTube video
Why Is Canada Fast-Tracking LNG? Not for Economy, Climate or Reconciliation
By Mitch Anderson
on
Some questions Prime Minister Mark Carney should ask before pushing ahead with natural gas projects.
This year’s Carbon Capture Canada expo did not feature speakers from the tar sands consortium Pathways Alliance, which has been planning a major oil sands CCS project since 2022. Credit: YouTube
No Federal Ministers or Major Announcements at Leading Canadian Carbon Capture Expo
By Taylor Noakes
on
Pathways Alliance presence was minimal, indicating potential retooling for well-advertised CCS project.
Carbon capture faces significant skepticism from environmentalists who note that the industry’s past is littered with failed projects, missed targets, and an overall net increase in emissions. Credit: Matt Hrkac (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) NDLA,
‘Gamechanger’ Study Warns Carbon Capture May Fall Short of Expectations, Citing Storage Location Dangers
By Sharon Kelly
on
CCS can “no longer be considered an unlimited” climate solution, researchers caution after concluding most storage options are in risky regions
Plastic waste on a beach. Credit: Bo Eide / Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)
uk/How Big Oil Hijacked EU-Funded Journalism Training on Plastic Pollution
By Raluca Besliu and Aleksandra Pogorzelska
on
A flagship media workshop partnered with an industry group backed by Shell and ExxonMobil.
For half a century, the plastics industry has publicly advocated recycling as a strategy for managing plastic waste while knowing recycling was not feasible. Credit: RawPixel on Flickr
‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows
By Rebecca John
on
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.
Credit: Pete Reynolds
How Ireland’s ‘Mediocre’ Milk Powder Made it Big in West Africa
By Brigitte Wear, Phoebe Cooke, Beloved John and Shauna Corr
on
Polluting dairy industry accused of using “highly unethical” marketing to pass off ultra-processed “poor quality by-products” as milk.

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Big Tech Accused of AI ‘Greenwashing’
ByJoey Grostern
on
A new report has found that “the promises of planet-saving tech remain hollow”.
Series: Tech vs Climate
ChatGPT chatbot logo on phone screen. Credit: Iain Masterton / Alamy
Gulfstream LNG CEO Says Carbon Offsets, Cleaner LNG Are ‘Bullshit’
BySharon Kelly
on
Emboldened by Trump’s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.
LNG industry leaders spoke at a panel called Accelerating LNG Growth Across the Americas at the Reuters energy conference in Houston, December 9-10. Credit: Sharon Kelly
Backed by Industry, Brazilian Hosts Seek COP30’s Blessing for Biofuels
ByClare Carlile and Maximiliano Manzoni
on
Trade groups lobbied ministers to promote a source of energy linked to massive environmental harms at the U.N. climate conference.
Series: Big Ag's Climate Push, COP30 Coverage
The 'Agrizone' at COP30 in Bélem, Brazil. Credit: Clare Carlile
us/US Oil Executives Flock to COP30
ByPhoebe Cooke
on
Their access to the summit is proof that Big Oil still holds "a dangerous sway" over the climate process, campaigners say.
Series: COP30 Coverage
Attendees line up to get into the COP30, the U.N. climate summit, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 in Belém, Brazil. (Credit: AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Analysis
Why Is Canada Fast-Tracking LNG? Not for Economy, Climate or Reconciliation
ByMitch Anderson
on
Some questions Prime Minister Mark Carney should ask before pushing ahead with natural gas projects.
Prime Minister Mark Carney seen in a YouTube video
No Federal Ministers or Major Announcements at Leading Canadian Carbon Capture Expo
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Pathways Alliance presence was minimal, indicating potential retooling for well-advertised CCS project.
Series: Carney's Climate Betrayal
This year’s Carbon Capture Canada expo did not feature speakers from the tar sands consortium Pathways Alliance, which has been planning a major oil sands CCS project since 2022. Credit: YouTube
‘Gamechanger’ Study Warns Carbon Capture May Fall Short of Expectations, Citing Storage Location Dangers
BySharon Kelly
on
CCS can “no longer be considered an unlimited” climate solution, researchers caution after concluding most storage options are in risky regions
Carbon capture faces significant skepticism from environmentalists who note that the industry’s past is littered with failed projects, missed targets, and an overall net increase in emissions. Credit: Matt Hrkac (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) NDLA,
uk/How Big Oil Hijacked EU-Funded Journalism Training on Plastic Pollution
ByRaluca Besliu and Aleksandra Pogorzelska
on
A flagship media workshop partnered with an industry group backed by Shell and ExxonMobil.
Plastic waste on a beach. Credit: Bo Eide / Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)
‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows
ByRebecca John
on
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.
Series: History Lessons: Polluter Influence
For half a century, the plastics industry has publicly advocated recycling as a strategy for managing plastic waste while knowing recycling was not feasible. Credit: RawPixel on Flickr
How Ireland’s ‘Mediocre’ Milk Powder Made it Big in West Africa
ByBrigitte Wear, Phoebe Cooke, Beloved John and Shauna Corr
on
Polluting dairy industry accused of using “highly unethical” marketing to pass off ultra-processed “poor quality by-products” as milk.
Series: Investigating Ireland’s Influential Ag Lobby
Credit: Pete Reynolds