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Photograph of the exterior of the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford, Conn.
us/Connecticut bans utilities from billing customers for lobbying efforts
By Akielly Hu, Grist
on
This story was originally published by Grist, and is republished here as part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate crisis. On June 29...
Drax Accused of ‘Desperate’ Campaign to Influence Selby By-Election Candidates
By Phoebe Cooke
on
The country’s largest CO2 emitter has ‘crossed a line’ in its local PR efforts, critics say.
The country’s largest CO2 emitter has ‘crossed a line’ in its local PR efforts, critics say.
us/Who is Blocking Climate Action in Pennsylvania?
By Audrey Carleton
on
Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.
Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.
Rishi Sunak Boasts That Oil Funded Think Tank ‘Helped Us Draft’ Crackdown on Climate Protests
By Adam Barnett and Sam Bright
on
The prime minister praised Policy Exchange, which received $30,000 from oil and gas giant ExxonMobil in 2017, for shaping laws that target green activists.
The prime minister praised Policy Exchange, which received $30,000 from oil and gas giant ExxonMobil in 2017, for shaping laws that target green activists.
High-Profile Allies of Anti-Net Zero Parliamentary Group Revealed in Telegraph Letter
By Adam Barnett and Sam Bright
on
Former Conservative ministers and high-ranking MPs among those who have backed Net Zero Scrutiny Group’s new attack on green policy
Former Conservative ministers and high-ranking MPs among those who have backed Net Zero Scrutiny Group’s new attack on green policy
Most EU Hydrogen Projects Risk Prolonging Use of Fossil Fuels
By Phoebe Cooke
on
Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.
Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.
A woman in beige cardigan hands documents to three men sitting at microphones behind a wood-paneled dais.
us/The Effort to Make Louisiana the Keeper of Carbon
By Sara Sneath
on
EPA considers why it should — or shouldn’t — put the state in charge of OK’ing carbon storage projects.
EPA considers why it should — or shouldn’t — put the state in charge of OK’ing carbon storage projects.
Will the Federal Trade Commission Lead the Climate Reformation?
By Clara Vondrich
on
Carbon offsets are modern day Indulgences that companies use to avoid cleaning up their act.
Carbon offsets are modern day Indulgences that companies use to avoid cleaning up their act.
uk/Boris Johnson's Honours List Includes Climate Science Deniers and Fossil Fuel Lobbyists 
By Joey Grostern and Adam Barnett
on
Former prime minister’s nominations show he is willing to “take a wrecking ball to our planet”, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.
Former prime minister’s nominations show he is willing to “take a wrecking ball to our planet”, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.
Hydrogen Hype Bubbles Over At German Gas Lobby Conference
By Phoebe Cooke
on
Warnings the gas will serve as “false solution” to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.
Warnings the gas will serve as “false solution” to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.

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us/Connecticut bans utilities from billing customers for lobbying efforts
ByAkielly Hu, Grist
on

This story was originally published by Grist, and is republished here as part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate crisis. On June 29...
Photograph of the exterior of the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford, Conn.
Drax Accused of ‘Desperate’ Campaign to Influence Selby By-Election Candidates
ByPhoebe Cooke
on

The country’s largest CO2 emitter has ‘crossed a line’ in its local PR efforts, critics say.

The country’s largest CO2 emitter has ‘crossed a line’ in its local PR efforts, critics say.
Series: Drax: The UK’s ‘Carbon Neutral’ Biomass Power Plant
Series: Drax: The UK’s ‘Carbon Neutral’ Biomass Power Plant
us/Who is Blocking Climate Action in Pennsylvania?
ByAudrey Carleton
on

Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.

Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.
Rishi Sunak Boasts That Oil Funded Think Tank ‘Helped Us Draft’ Crackdown on Climate Protests
ByAdam Barnett and Sam Bright
on

The prime minister praised Policy Exchange, which received $30,000 from oil and gas giant ExxonMobil in 2017, for shaping laws that target green activists.

The prime minister praised Policy Exchange, which received $30,000 from oil and gas giant ExxonMobil in 2017, for shaping laws that target green activists.
High-Profile Allies of Anti-Net Zero Parliamentary Group Revealed in Telegraph Letter
ByAdam Barnett and Sam Bright
on

Former Conservative ministers and high-ranking MPs among those who have backed Net Zero Scrutiny Group’s new attack on green policy

Former Conservative ministers and high-ranking MPs among those who have backed Net Zero Scrutiny Group’s new attack on green policy
Most EU Hydrogen Projects Risk Prolonging Use of Fossil Fuels
ByPhoebe Cooke
on

Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.

Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.
Series: How the Gas Lobby Aims to Lock in Europe’s Fossil Fuel Addiction
Series: Gas Lock-in
us/The Effort to Make Louisiana the Keeper of Carbon
BySara Sneath
on

EPA considers why it should — or shouldn’t — put the state in charge of OK’ing carbon storage projects.

EPA considers why it should — or shouldn’t — put the state in charge of OK’ing carbon storage projects.
A woman in beige cardigan hands documents to three men sitting at microphones behind a wood-paneled dais.
Opinion
Will the Federal Trade Commission Lead the Climate Reformation?
ByClara Vondrich
on

Carbon offsets are modern day Indulgences that companies use to avoid cleaning up their act.

Carbon offsets are modern day Indulgences that companies use to avoid cleaning up their act.
uk/Boris Johnson's Honours List Includes Climate Science Deniers and Fossil Fuel Lobbyists 
ByJoey Grostern and Adam Barnett
on

Former prime minister’s nominations show he is willing to “take a wrecking ball to our planet”, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.

Former prime minister’s nominations show he is willing to “take a wrecking ball to our planet”, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.
Hydrogen Hype Bubbles Over At German Gas Lobby Conference
ByPhoebe Cooke
on

Warnings the gas will serve as “false solution” to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.

Warnings the gas will serve as “false solution” to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.
Series: How the Gas Lobby Aims to Lock in Europe’s Fossil Fuel Addiction
Series: Gas Lock-in