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Aerial view of hurricane destruction in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on October 3, 2022.
us/Photos of Hurricane Ian’s Aftermath in Southwest Florida Illustrate the Coasts’ Growing Climate Risks
By Julie Dermansky
on
As affected residents weigh whether to leave the region, climate scientists stress that the latest extreme weather event, intensified by global warming, was not an anomaly.
Graham Stuart MP
uk/UK Climate Minister Pulls Out of Event with Climate Science Deniers
By Adam Barnett
on
Graham Stuart was billed to give a keynote speech at a conference where high-profile US climate science denier Marc Morano will debate “global warming”.
North Sea oil rigs in Cromarty Firth, Scotland. Credit: joiseyshowaa (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Truss's Chief of Staff Lobbied for Company Powering ‘Green’ North Sea Oil Rigs
By Christopher Deane and Rich Collett-White
on
The Liberal Democrats dismissed Cerulean Winds’ plans to electrify UK fossil fuel extraction as “pathetic”.
A woman raises a fist in front of the U.S. Capitol
us/How Fossil Fuel Corporations Are Trying to Sue Their Critics Into Silence
By Guest
on
The fossil fuel industry’s “lawfare” tactics are part of an overarching strategy to redefine free speech and escape accountability. A new bill aims to stop them.
Activitists hold a transparent banner in front of Lincoln Memorial with orange text 'World Bank Funds Climate Chaos'
World Bank Continues Financing Fossil Fuels Despite Climate Crisis
By Nick Cunningham
on
A new report finds that while the multilateral development bank tries to position itself as a climate leader, it still supports gas pipelines, refineries, and gas export terminals.
Prime Minister Liz Truss chairs a Cabinet meeting. Credit: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
uk/Prime Minister Liz Truss Accepted £5,000 From Climate Denial Funder
By Phoebe Cooke and Michaela Herrmann
on
Lord Vinson is one of the few known donors to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which advocates for fracking via its campaign arm Net Zero Watch.
Birmingham ICC
uk/PR Firm With Deep Ties to Big Oil Is a Major Presence at Tory Conference
By Phoebe Cooke
on
Edelman’s prominent sponsorship of the annual gathering raises concerns about the Truss government’s commitment to net zero.
Net Zero Watch conference crop
uk/Old School Climate Science Denial Lingers on Outskirts of Tory Conference
By Adam Barnett
on
At a thinly-attended “Freedom Zone” event, figures on the right of the party rubbed shoulders with an author who decries the “dogma” of global warming as a socialist plot.
IEA net zero event at Tory conference
uk/Scrap UK’s Net Zero Target, Key Figure in Pro-Truss Think Tank Tells Tory Conference
By Adam Barnett
on
The Institute of Economic Affairs has been in the media spotlight following last month’s disastrous “mini-budget”.
Heathrow Lounge at Labour conference 2022
uk/Heathrow-Sponsored ‘Lounge’ at Labour Conference Draws Criticism
By Adam Barnett
on
The airport’s expansion plans would boost carbon dioxide emissions to 20 million tonnes by 2050, according to analysis by a green transport group.

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us/Photos of Hurricane Ian’s Aftermath in Southwest Florida Illustrate the Coasts’ Growing Climate Risks
ByJulie Dermansky
on
As affected residents weigh whether to leave the region, climate scientists stress that the latest extreme weather event, intensified by global warming, was not an anomaly.
Aerial view of hurricane destruction in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on October 3, 2022.
uk/UK Climate Minister Pulls Out of Event with Climate Science Deniers
ByAdam Barnett
on
Graham Stuart was billed to give a keynote speech at a conference where high-profile US climate science denier Marc Morano will debate “global warming”.
Graham Stuart MP
Truss's Chief of Staff Lobbied for Company Powering ‘Green’ North Sea Oil Rigs
ByChristopher Deane and Rich Collett-White
on
The Liberal Democrats dismissed Cerulean Winds’ plans to electrify UK fossil fuel extraction as “pathetic”.
North Sea oil rigs in Cromarty Firth, Scotland. Credit: joiseyshowaa (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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us/How Fossil Fuel Corporations Are Trying to Sue Their Critics Into Silence
ByGuest
on
The fossil fuel industry’s “lawfare” tactics are part of an overarching strategy to redefine free speech and escape accountability. A new bill aims to stop them.
A woman raises a fist in front of the U.S. Capitol
World Bank Continues Financing Fossil Fuels Despite Climate Crisis
ByNick Cunningham
on
A new report finds that while the multilateral development bank tries to position itself as a climate leader, it still supports gas pipelines, refineries, and gas export terminals.
Activitists hold a transparent banner in front of Lincoln Memorial with orange text 'World Bank Funds Climate Chaos'
uk/Prime Minister Liz Truss Accepted £5,000 From Climate Denial Funder
ByPhoebe Cooke and Michaela Herrmann
on
Lord Vinson is one of the few known donors to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which advocates for fracking via its campaign arm Net Zero Watch.
Prime Minister Liz Truss chairs a Cabinet meeting. Credit: Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
uk/PR Firm With Deep Ties to Big Oil Is a Major Presence at Tory Conference
ByPhoebe Cooke
on
Edelman’s prominent sponsorship of the annual gathering raises concerns about the Truss government’s commitment to net zero.
Birmingham ICC
uk/Old School Climate Science Denial Lingers on Outskirts of Tory Conference
ByAdam Barnett
on
At a thinly-attended “Freedom Zone” event, figures on the right of the party rubbed shoulders with an author who decries the “dogma” of global warming as a socialist plot.
Net Zero Watch conference crop
uk/Scrap UK’s Net Zero Target, Key Figure in Pro-Truss Think Tank Tells Tory Conference
ByAdam Barnett
on
The Institute of Economic Affairs has been in the media spotlight following last month’s disastrous “mini-budget”.
IEA net zero event at Tory conference
uk/Heathrow-Sponsored ‘Lounge’ at Labour Conference Draws Criticism
ByAdam Barnett
on
The airport’s expansion plans would boost carbon dioxide emissions to 20 million tonnes by 2050, according to analysis by a green transport group.
Heathrow Lounge at Labour conference 2022