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Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, center, the CEO of ADNOC, receiving an award in 2017. Credit: ABLF (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
UAE Selects Fossil Fuel Exec to Lead COP28
By Dana Drugmand
on
The appointment of ADNOC’s CEO, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, to lead this year’s UN climate talks is like asking “arms dealers to lead peace talks,” campaigners say.
GWPF Founder Lord Lawson
Nigel Lawson, Founder of Tufton St. Climate Denial Group, Quits Parliament
By Adam Barnett
on
Greens welcome departure of "denier-in-chief" who founded the Global Warming Policy Foundation and sits on the board of Net Zero Watch.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site Biomass Cogeneration Facility. Credit: Savannah River Site (CC BY 2.0)
Heard of “Net-Zero Oil” or “Carbon Negative” Bioenergy? In 2023 You Will
By DeSmog
on
DeSmog editors and contributors preview some of the climate stories they’ll be following this year.
The U.S. Supreme Court. Credit: David (CC BY 2.0)
2022 Was a Big Year for Climate Action in the Courts
By Dana Drugmand
on
The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.
Aerial view of downtown Boulder Colorado at dawn with city lights glowing against sunrise
us/How a Colorado Law Could Force Boulder to Sell Oil and Gas to Private Company
By Guest
on
State regulators could order Boulder County to sell its gas rights without consent.
Landscape view of coastal town Cintsa, Wild Coast, South Africa
Shell Persists with Effort to Explore for Oil Off South Africa’s Wild Coast
By Guest
on
Oil giant is appealing cancellation of permit to conduct seismic explorations in the ecologically rich waters.
Gas wells at a natural gas fracking site in North Central Pennsylvania
us/Pennsylvania Lets Polluter Resume Drilling in Protected Zone, Outraging Residents in Fracking’s ‘Ground Zero’
By Guest
on
Order was quietly signed on the same day that residents celebrated the energy company’s plea deal on charges of environmental crimes.
Credit: DeSmog
Sowing Doubt: How Big Ag is Delaying Sustainable Farming in Europe
By Clare Carlile
on
New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.
Kosovan environmental activist Shpresa Loshaj was concerned about the impact of hydropower plants on the river Lumbardhi i Deçanit. Credit: Shpresa Loshaj/Pishtaret.
Environmental Activists Fight Back as Companies Resort to ‘Lawfare’ to Quash Criticism
By Isabella Kaminski
on
The use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation to intimidate campaigners is a global trend.
Gas meters. Credit: ivva (CC BY-SA 2.0)
us/Defective Meters and Whistleblower Complaints Raise Questions About Gas Utility’s Profits
By Chris May
on
Following complaints, Oregon’s Public Utility Commission is investigating NW Natural’s meter testing program and billing practices.

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UAE Selects Fossil Fuel Exec to Lead COP28
ByDana Drugmand
on
The appointment of ADNOC’s CEO, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, to lead this year’s UN climate talks is like asking “arms dealers to lead peace talks,” campaigners say.
Series: COP28 Coverage
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, center, the CEO of ADNOC, receiving an award in 2017. Credit: ABLF (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Nigel Lawson, Founder of Tufton St. Climate Denial Group, Quits Parliament
ByAdam Barnett
on
Greens welcome departure of "denier-in-chief" who founded the Global Warming Policy Foundation and sits on the board of Net Zero Watch.
GWPF Founder Lord Lawson
Analysis
Heard of “Net-Zero Oil” or “Carbon Negative” Bioenergy? In 2023 You Will
ByDeSmog
on
DeSmog editors and contributors preview some of the climate stories they’ll be following this year.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site Biomass Cogeneration Facility. Credit: Savannah River Site (CC BY 2.0)
2022 Was a Big Year for Climate Action in the Courts
ByDana Drugmand
on
The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court. Credit: David (CC BY 2.0)
us/How a Colorado Law Could Force Boulder to Sell Oil and Gas to Private Company
ByGuest
on
State regulators could order Boulder County to sell its gas rights without consent.
Aerial view of downtown Boulder Colorado at dawn with city lights glowing against sunrise
Shell Persists with Effort to Explore for Oil Off South Africa’s Wild Coast
ByGuest
on
Oil giant is appealing cancellation of permit to conduct seismic explorations in the ecologically rich waters.
Landscape view of coastal town Cintsa, Wild Coast, South Africa
us/Pennsylvania Lets Polluter Resume Drilling in Protected Zone, Outraging Residents in Fracking’s ‘Ground Zero’
ByGuest
on
Order was quietly signed on the same day that residents celebrated the energy company’s plea deal on charges of environmental crimes.
Gas wells at a natural gas fracking site in North Central Pennsylvania
Analysis
Sowing Doubt: How Big Ag is Delaying Sustainable Farming in Europe
ByClare Carlile
on
New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.
Series: Investigating the Pesticide Lobby
Credit: DeSmog
Environmental Activists Fight Back as Companies Resort to ‘Lawfare’ to Quash Criticism
ByIsabella Kaminski
on
The use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation to intimidate campaigners is a global trend.
Kosovan environmental activist Shpresa Loshaj was concerned about the impact of hydropower plants on the river Lumbardhi i Deçanit. Credit: Shpresa Loshaj/Pishtaret.
us/Defective Meters and Whistleblower Complaints Raise Questions About Gas Utility’s Profits
ByChris May
on
Following complaints, Oregon’s Public Utility Commission is investigating NW Natural’s meter testing program and billing practices.
Series: NW Natural
Gas meters. Credit: ivva (CC BY-SA 2.0)