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Far-right industry allies with ties to Chevron have mounted an “unprecedented” pressure campaign calling on the Supreme Court to stop a potentially historic climate deception lawsuit against oil majors from going to trial. Graphic design by Tess Abbot
us/Big Oil Rallies to Obstruct Accountability
By Emily Sanders
on
Fossil fuel interests are deploying unprecedented strategies to hide evidence of companies’ deception and block liability lawsuits before they reach trial.
Flare at Shell's chemical manufacturing complex in Norco, LA, during a cold snap on Jan. 16. Credit: Julie Dermansky.
us/Environmental Groups Challenge New Rules on Toxic Air Pollution from Plastic and Chemical Plants 
By Sharon Kelly and Julie Dermansky
on
Federal lawsuit alleges EPA’s rules on ethylene oxide and chloroprene emissions rely on weak industry estimates rather than real-world data on risks to health.
Reince Priebus, RNC host committee chairman
Keystone XL Developer TC Energy Listed as RNC Host Committee Sponsor
By Taylor Noakes
on
The host committee for the Republican National Convention names the Canadian pipeline company as a 'partner' on its website.
Shell Canada president Susannah Pierce
Shell Canada Drops 2050 Climate Goal from Website
By Taylor Noakes
on
Shell is the latest oil giant to delete claims after an anti-greenwashing law passed in Parliament.
Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance speaks in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2023. Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr
us/Climate Movement Sounds Alarm on Trump Picking 'Big Oil Sellout' J. D. Vance for VP
By Brett Wilkins
on
"J.D. Vance will sell out to the highest bidder, whether that's Trump or the fossil fuel industry," said one Sunrise Movement campaigner. "That makes him dangerous."
On July 2, environmental groups protested in San Francisco against CalGEM’s decision to not enforce AB 1167 for the merger between California oil giants CRC and Aera. Credit: Last Chance Alliance
us/As California Regulators Refuse to Enforce New Orphan Well Rules, Lawmakers and Environmental Groups Cry Foul
By Joe Fassler
on
Critics say a “transformational” merger between state oil giants CRC and Aera Energy should never have been allowed without a bond to cover at-risk wells.
Reform UK MPs Lee Anderson, Rupert Lowe, Nigel Farage and Richard Tice arrive at the House of Commons in Westminster on 9 July. Credit: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
uk/Here’s What Nigel Farage’s Reform Party MPs Have to Say About Climate Change
By Adam Barnett
on
The intake includes a property developer who dubbed CO2 merely “plant food” and the former chair of Southampton Football Club, who blames wildfires entirely on arsonists.
An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission alleges at least eight major shale producers engaged in antitrust violations. Credit: Pixhere (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
us/Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands in Question as Lawmakers Eye Shale Collusion Allegations
By Sharon Kelly
on
Democratic representatives cite evidence of antitrust violations stemming from FTC investigation of ExxonMobil and Pioneer merger.
Top row (l-r) Steve Reed, Loiuse Haigh, Kerry McCarthy, Ed Miliband, Patrick Vallance, Lord Philip Hunt, Sarah Jones. Bottom row (l-r): Michael Shanks, Chris Stark, Miatta Fahnbulleh, Jonathan Reynolds. Credit: House of Commons official portraits. Design by Adam Barnett.
uk/Meet the Labour Government's New Climate Team
By Phoebe Cooke, Adam Barnett and Joey Grostern
on
Introducing the key politicians tasked with delivering the government’s energy transformation plans – and the jobs at the top of their intrays.
Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul on May 8. Credit: Thales Renato/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
The Direct Links Between Southern Brazil’s Massive Flooding and Climate Denial
By Lucas Araldi
on
Right-wing groups are peddling false claims that the heavy rainfall that led to the region’s disastrous flooding in May is not related to climate change.

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us/Big Oil Rallies to Obstruct Accountability
ByEmily Sanders
on
Fossil fuel interests are deploying unprecedented strategies to hide evidence of companies’ deception and block liability lawsuits before they reach trial.
Far-right industry allies with ties to Chevron have mounted an “unprecedented” pressure campaign calling on the Supreme Court to stop a potentially historic climate deception lawsuit against oil majors from going to trial. Graphic design by Tess Abbot
us/Environmental Groups Challenge New Rules on Toxic Air Pollution from Plastic and Chemical Plants 
BySharon Kelly and Julie Dermansky
on
Federal lawsuit alleges EPA’s rules on ethylene oxide and chloroprene emissions rely on weak industry estimates rather than real-world data on risks to health.
Flare at Shell's chemical manufacturing complex in Norco, LA, during a cold snap on Jan. 16. Credit: Julie Dermansky.
Keystone XL Developer TC Energy Listed as RNC Host Committee Sponsor
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The host committee for the Republican National Convention names the Canadian pipeline company as a 'partner' on its website.
Reince Priebus, RNC host committee chairman
Shell Canada Drops 2050 Climate Goal from Website
ByTaylor Noakes
on
Shell is the latest oil giant to delete claims after an anti-greenwashing law passed in Parliament.
Shell Canada president Susannah Pierce
us/Climate Movement Sounds Alarm on Trump Picking 'Big Oil Sellout' J. D. Vance for VP
ByBrett Wilkins
on
"J.D. Vance will sell out to the highest bidder, whether that's Trump or the fossil fuel industry," said one Sunrise Movement campaigner. "That makes him dangerous."
Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance speaks in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2023. Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr
us/As California Regulators Refuse to Enforce New Orphan Well Rules, Lawmakers and Environmental Groups Cry Foul
ByJoe Fassler
on
Critics say a “transformational” merger between state oil giants CRC and Aera Energy should never have been allowed without a bond to cover at-risk wells.
On July 2, environmental groups protested in San Francisco against CalGEM’s decision to not enforce AB 1167 for the merger between California oil giants CRC and Aera. Credit: Last Chance Alliance
Analysis
uk/Here’s What Nigel Farage’s Reform Party MPs Have to Say About Climate Change
ByAdam Barnett
on
The intake includes a property developer who dubbed CO2 merely “plant food” and the former chair of Southampton Football Club, who blames wildfires entirely on arsonists.
Series: Defending-UK-Democracy
Reform UK MPs Lee Anderson, Rupert Lowe, Nigel Farage and Richard Tice arrive at the House of Commons in Westminster on 9 July. Credit: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
us/Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands in Question as Lawmakers Eye Shale Collusion Allegations
BySharon Kelly
on
Democratic representatives cite evidence of antitrust violations stemming from FTC investigation of ExxonMobil and Pioneer merger.
An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission alleges at least eight major shale producers engaged in antitrust violations. Credit: Pixhere (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Analysis
uk/Meet the Labour Government's New Climate Team
ByPhoebe Cooke, Adam Barnett and Joey Grostern
on
Introducing the key politicians tasked with delivering the government’s energy transformation plans – and the jobs at the top of their intrays.
Top row (l-r) Steve Reed, Loiuse Haigh, Kerry McCarthy, Ed Miliband, Patrick Vallance, Lord Philip Hunt, Sarah Jones. Bottom row (l-r): Michael Shanks, Chris Stark, Miatta Fahnbulleh, Jonathan Reynolds. Credit: House of Commons official portraits. Design by Adam Barnett.
The Direct Links Between Southern Brazil’s Massive Flooding and Climate Denial
ByLucas Araldi
on
Right-wing groups are peddling false claims that the heavy rainfall that led to the region’s disastrous flooding in May is not related to climate change.
Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul on May 8. Credit: Thales Renato/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)