Politics and Policy

CalPERS and CalSTRS, which oppose fossil fuel divestment legislation, have โ€œwildly exaggeratedโ€ divestment costs, according to Fossil Free Californiaโ€™s latest report.
CalPERS and CalSTRS, which oppose fossil fuel divestment legislation, have โ€œwildly exaggeratedโ€ divestment costs, according to Fossil Free Californiaโ€™s latest report.
There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy โ€“ and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.
There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy โ€“ and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.
Pouring money into dirty energy not only contradicts scientific consensus, the lawmakers wrote, "it also harms communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis and threatens financial stability at large."
Pouring money into dirty energy not only contradicts scientific consensus, the lawmakers wrote, "it also harms communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis and threatens financial stability at large."
New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.
New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.
Boris Johnson and Gautam Adani also met last year ahead of the COP26 climate summit, at which the UK pushed for a global phase-out of coal-fired power.
Boris Johnson and Gautam Adani also met last year ahead of the COP26 climate summit, at which the UK pushed for a global phase-out of coal-fired power.
A new study shows neighborhoods targeted by racist mortgage lending practices during the Jim Crow era wound up with twice as many oil and gas wells.
A new study shows neighborhoods targeted by racist mortgage lending practices during the Jim Crow era wound up with twice as many oil and gas wells.
A program touted as reducing oil and gas emissions is instead funding the Canadian Energy Centre's goals to increase fossil fuel production.
A program touted as reducing oil and gas emissions is instead funding the Canadian Energy Centre's goals to increase fossil fuel production.
Five major outlets quoted FairFuelUK lobbyist Howard Cox, who opposes net zero policies and rejects climate science.
Five major outlets quoted FairFuelUK lobbyist Howard Cox, who opposes net zero policies and rejects climate science.
Leaked documents show UK power plant Drax is at the heart of lobbying efforts to dilute EU biodiversity rules that could limit its supply of wood.
Leaked documents show UK power plant Drax is at the heart of lobbying efforts to dilute EU biodiversity rules that could limit its supply of wood.
The tabloid failed to mention that Net Zero Watch, which last week called for renewables to be โ€˜wound downโ€™ completely, was behind the survey.
The tabloid failed to mention that Net Zero Watch, which last week called for renewables to be โ€˜wound downโ€™ completely, was behind the survey.

All Articles

on

CalPERS and CalSTRS, which oppose fossil fuel divestment legislation, have โ€œwildly exaggeratedโ€ divestment costs, according to Fossil Free Californiaโ€™s latest report.

CalPERS and CalSTRS, which oppose fossil fuel divestment legislation, have โ€œwildly exaggeratedโ€ divestment costs, according to Fossil Free Californiaโ€™s latest report.
Opinion
Analysis
on

There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy โ€“ and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.

There are clear connections between the fossil fuel industries and the politicians who are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy โ€“ and it's a dangerous shift, argues an international studies professor in her new book.
on

Pouring money into dirty energy not only contradicts scientific consensus, the lawmakers wrote, "it also harms communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis and threatens financial stability at large."

Pouring money into dirty energy not only contradicts scientific consensus, the lawmakers wrote, "it also harms communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis and threatens financial stability at large."
on

New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.

New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.
on

Boris Johnson and Gautam Adani also met last year ahead of the COP26 climate summit, at which the UK pushed for a global phase-out of coal-fired power.

Boris Johnson and Gautam Adani also met last year ahead of the COP26 climate summit, at which the UK pushed for a global phase-out of coal-fired power.
on

A new study shows neighborhoods targeted by racist mortgage lending practices during the Jim Crow era wound up with twice as many oil and gas wells.

A new study shows neighborhoods targeted by racist mortgage lending practices during the Jim Crow era wound up with twice as many oil and gas wells.
on

A program touted as reducing oil and gas emissions is instead funding the Canadian Energy Centre's goals to increase fossil fuel production.

A program touted as reducing oil and gas emissions is instead funding the Canadian Energy Centre's goals to increase fossil fuel production.
on

Five major outlets quoted FairFuelUK lobbyist Howard Cox, who opposes net zero policies and rejects climate science.

Five major outlets quoted FairFuelUK lobbyist Howard Cox, who opposes net zero policies and rejects climate science.
on

Leaked documents show UK power plant Drax is at the heart of lobbying efforts to dilute EU biodiversity rules that could limit its supply of wood.

Leaked documents show UK power plant Drax is at the heart of lobbying efforts to dilute EU biodiversity rules that could limit its supply of wood.
on

The tabloid failed to mention that Net Zero Watch, which last week called for renewables to be โ€˜wound downโ€™ completely, was behind the survey.

The tabloid failed to mention that Net Zero Watch, which last week called for renewables to be โ€˜wound downโ€™ completely, was behind the survey.