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Global asset-management firms like JP Morgan promote investment products that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. But are these funds truly aligned with the Paris Agreement, as is claimed?
While JP Morgan Promises 'Net Zero,' Billions Flow to Big Oil
By Giorgio Michalopoulos and Stefano Valentino
on
While promoting “Paris-aligned” green investing, JP Morgan's “green” funds have funneled over $4 billion to the fossil-fuel majors, betraying the firm’s promises and undermining efforts to achieve net zero.
(L-r) Paul Marshall, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage. Credit: Wikicommons / Design by Adam Barnett
Climate Progress and Pushback: 365 Days Under Labour
By Adam Barnett
on
Green policy is under threat from corporate lobbying, right-wing parties and media and U.S. interference.
The Merced River in the Sierra National Forest, California. The forest was part of the proposed wood pellet sourcing area. Credit: INTERFOTO / Alamy Stock Photo
Drax Wood Pellet Plans Axed in California
By Phoebe Cooke
on
Partner firm’s pivot to wood-chipping may yet harm forests, campaigners warn.
Ingleside resident Melanie Shafer, pictured at Indian Point Park in Portland, Texas. Credit: Brenda Bazán
This Small Texas Town Is Fighting Back Against Big Ammonia
By Clare Carlile and Sara Sneath
on
European fertiliser giant has launched a local ‘charm offensive’ to gain support for its chemical factory plan.
A flare shoots out of a smokestack at Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass liquified natural gas terminal on February 12, 2023. Credit: John Allaire
Louisiana’s New Bill Would Codify Gas as 'Green Energy'
By Emily Sanders and Delaney Dryfoos
on
A bill on its way to the Governor’s desk — with connections to gas industry allies — could enshrine hydrocarbons as Louisiana’s future.
A gas flare in Romania. Credit: Clean Air Task Force (CC BY 2.0)
Oil and Gas Lobby Behind ‘Concerted’ Attempt to Weaken EU Methane Policy, Research Finds
By Stella Levantesi
on
Reopening the legislation “would be like destroying a bridge [the EU] spent a lot of time building,” experts say.
A tractor sprays a field with fertilizer in Hesse, Germany. Credit: imageBROKER.com / Alamy Stock Photo
Green Goals, Dirty Fuel: Europe’s Fertiliser Industry Bets on Shale
By Agathe Bounfour and Clare Carlile
on
Yara’s move to “sustainable” ammonia relies on fracked gas harmful to Texan communities, investigation finds.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks to ARC by video. Credit: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
Climate Crisis Deniers Explain Why They Like US Energy Secretary Chris Wright
By Geoff Dembicki
on
In exclusive interviews, they called the Trump administration official “terrific,” “very smart,” and someone who “gets it.”
Jordan Peterson is now the frontman for powerful people on the right attempting to take over the world. Credit: Canadas National Observer
I Spent 3 Days at Jordan Peterson’s Anti-Climate ARC Conference. Here’s What I Saw.
By Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
on
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship is the global far-right Woodstock, with political and thought leaders mingling with the business elite, conservative nobodies — and me.
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with Jordan Peterson. Credit: YouTube/The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Pierre Poilievre Keen on Canadian LNG Despite Economic and Environmental Risk 
By Taylor Noakes
on
His push for more gas development alarms climate change experts amid growing evidence of declining global LNG demand.

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While JP Morgan Promises 'Net Zero,' Billions Flow to Big Oil
ByGiorgio Michalopoulos and Stefano Valentino
on
While promoting “Paris-aligned” green investing, JP Morgan's “green” funds have funneled over $4 billion to the fossil-fuel majors, betraying the firm’s promises and undermining efforts to achieve net zero.
Global asset-management firms like JP Morgan promote investment products that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. But are these funds truly aligned with the Paris Agreement, as is claimed?
Climate Progress and Pushback: 365 Days Under Labour
ByAdam Barnett
on
Green policy is under threat from corporate lobbying, right-wing parties and media and U.S. interference.
(L-r) Paul Marshall, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage. Credit: Wikicommons / Design by Adam Barnett
Drax Wood Pellet Plans Axed in California
ByPhoebe Cooke
on
Partner firm’s pivot to wood-chipping may yet harm forests, campaigners warn.
Series: Drax: The UK’s ‘Carbon Neutral’ Biomass Power Plant
The Merced River in the Sierra National Forest, California. The forest was part of the proposed wood pellet sourcing area. Credit: INTERFOTO / Alamy Stock Photo
This Small Texas Town Is Fighting Back Against Big Ammonia
ByClare Carlile and Sara Sneath
on
European fertiliser giant has launched a local ‘charm offensive’ to gain support for its chemical factory plan.
Series: Murky Supply Chains: How Fossil Fuels Prop Up Europe’s Fertiliser Giant
Ingleside resident Melanie Shafer, pictured at Indian Point Park in Portland, Texas. Credit: Brenda Bazán
Louisiana’s New Bill Would Codify Gas as 'Green Energy'
ByEmily Sanders and Delaney Dryfoos
on
A bill on its way to the Governor’s desk — with connections to gas industry allies — could enshrine hydrocarbons as Louisiana’s future.
A flare shoots out of a smokestack at Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass liquified natural gas terminal on February 12, 2023. Credit: John Allaire
Oil and Gas Lobby Behind ‘Concerted’ Attempt to Weaken EU Methane Policy, Research Finds
ByStella Levantesi
on
Reopening the legislation “would be like destroying a bridge [the EU] spent a lot of time building,” experts say.
A gas flare in Romania. Credit: Clean Air Task Force (CC BY 2.0)
Green Goals, Dirty Fuel: Europe’s Fertiliser Industry Bets on Shale
ByAgathe Bounfour and Clare Carlile
on
Yara’s move to “sustainable” ammonia relies on fracked gas harmful to Texan communities, investigation finds.
Series: Murky Supply Chains: How Fossil Fuels Prop Up Europe’s Fertiliser Giant
A tractor sprays a field with fertilizer in Hesse, Germany. Credit: imageBROKER.com / Alamy Stock Photo
Climate Crisis Deniers Explain Why They Like US Energy Secretary Chris Wright
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
In exclusive interviews, they called the Trump administration official “terrific,” “very smart,” and someone who “gets it.”
Series: Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks to ARC by video. Credit: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
I Spent 3 Days at Jordan Peterson’s Anti-Climate ARC Conference. Here’s What I Saw.
ByMarc Fawcett-Atkinson
on
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship is the global far-right Woodstock, with political and thought leaders mingling with the business elite, conservative nobodies — and me.
Series: Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
Jordan Peterson is now the frontman for powerful people on the right attempting to take over the world. Credit: Canadas National Observer
Pierre Poilievre Keen on Canadian LNG Despite Economic and Environmental Risk 
ByTaylor Noakes
on
His push for more gas development alarms climate change experts amid growing evidence of declining global LNG demand.
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with Jordan Peterson. Credit: YouTube/The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)