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Sections of pipe for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Franklin County, VA. Credit: Mountain Valley Watch
us/With Manchin's Permitting Reform on Ice, Mountain Valley Pipeline Again Faces Uncertain Future
By Nick Cunningham
on
Senator Joe Manchin’s proposed permitting reform would have fast-tracked the troubled gas pipeline. The bill’s failure throws the project back into limbo.
Labour hydrogen bus
uk/Hydrogen Lobby Targeting Labour Conference with ‘False Solutions’, Say Campaigners
By Adam Barnett
on
Green groups warn that industry ‘greenwash’ risks diverting politicians from less-polluting alternatives.
More than two dozen activists hold signs protesting the Mountain Valley pipeline and Sen. Manchin's efforts to greenlight it, standing on the lawn by the US Capitol building.
DC Protests Highlight US Climate Opposition to Manchin Deal, World Bank Head
By Zach D. Roberts
on
A pair of protests in the nation’s capital upped pressure on the President and Congress to stop enabling fossil fuel expansion in several arenas.
Liz Truss with some of her new cabinet ministers. Credit: DeSmog via Wikimedia/Chris McAndrew
uk/How Climate-Friendly is Liz Truss's Cabinet?
By Rich Collett-White and Christopher Deane
on
DeSmog takes you through the green credentials of each and every cabinet minister.
Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, is tipped to be Italy’s next prime minister. (CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication)
Italy’s Lurch to the Right Raises Risk of Fossil Gas Lock-In
By Stella Levantesi
on
With a right-wing coalition projected to win this weekend’s snap election, incumbent energy companies face scant pressure over climate change.
A waste incinerator in Edmonton, North London. Credit: Rachel Parsons.
Climate Lawyers Take Aim at 'Green' Heating Scheme Fed by Incinerator
By Rachel Parsons
on
The government has handed tens of millions to similar projects around the country in recent years.
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, oil sands refinery with smokestacks and snow in the background
Exxon Could Have Helped Stop Climate Change 30 Years Ago, ‘Proprietary’ Docs Show
By Geoff Dembicki
on
Instead the company’s Canadian arm developed a communications plan to make climate solutions like carbon taxes look economically reckless.
The executive chairman of budget airline Jet2 gave £8,900 worth of donations. Credit: Javier Rodríguez (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Conservative Party Given £651k by Aviation Industry
By Christopher Deane and Rich Collett-White
on
Donations made during the second quarter of 2022 came from interests in aviation fuel, regional airports and a major airline.
Screen shot of House hearing on September 14, 2022.
us/House Committee Investigates the Role of PR Firms in Spreading Climate Disinformation
By Nick Cunningham
on
The oil industry’s long history of disinformation is well-documented, but PR firms have operated “behind the scenes” for decades, a witness testified.
Worcester Bosch Hydrogen Boiler
uk/Gas Companies Accused of Using Hydrogen to ‘Greenwash’ Boilers
By Adam Barnett
on
The labelling will "deceive or confuse" consumers, say experts.

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us/With Manchin's Permitting Reform on Ice, Mountain Valley Pipeline Again Faces Uncertain Future
ByNick Cunningham
on
Senator Joe Manchin’s proposed permitting reform would have fast-tracked the troubled gas pipeline. The bill’s failure throws the project back into limbo.
Sections of pipe for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Franklin County, VA. Credit: Mountain Valley Watch
uk/Hydrogen Lobby Targeting Labour Conference with ‘False Solutions’, Say Campaigners
ByAdam Barnett
on
Green groups warn that industry ‘greenwash’ risks diverting politicians from less-polluting alternatives.
Series: The Hydrogen Lobby
Labour hydrogen bus
DC Protests Highlight US Climate Opposition to Manchin Deal, World Bank Head
ByZach D. Roberts
on
A pair of protests in the nation’s capital upped pressure on the President and Congress to stop enabling fossil fuel expansion in several arenas.
More than two dozen activists hold signs protesting the Mountain Valley pipeline and Sen. Manchin's efforts to greenlight it, standing on the lawn by the US Capitol building.
Analysis
uk/How Climate-Friendly is Liz Truss's Cabinet?
ByRich Collett-White and Christopher Deane
on
DeSmog takes you through the green credentials of each and every cabinet minister.
Liz Truss with some of her new cabinet ministers. Credit: DeSmog via Wikimedia/Chris McAndrew
Analysis
Italy’s Lurch to the Right Raises Risk of Fossil Gas Lock-In
ByStella Levantesi
on
With a right-wing coalition projected to win this weekend’s snap election, incumbent energy companies face scant pressure over climate change.
Series: Gas Lock-in
Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, is tipped to be Italy’s next prime minister. (CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication)
Climate Lawyers Take Aim at 'Green' Heating Scheme Fed by Incinerator
ByRachel Parsons
on
The government has handed tens of millions to similar projects around the country in recent years.
A waste incinerator in Edmonton, North London. Credit: Rachel Parsons.
Exxon Could Have Helped Stop Climate Change 30 Years Ago, ‘Proprietary’ Docs Show
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
Instead the company’s Canadian arm developed a communications plan to make climate solutions like carbon taxes look economically reckless.
Series: Imperial Oil Files
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, oil sands refinery with smokestacks and snow in the background
Conservative Party Given £651k by Aviation Industry
ByChristopher Deane and Rich Collett-White
on
Donations made during the second quarter of 2022 came from interests in aviation fuel, regional airports and a major airline.
The executive chairman of budget airline Jet2 gave £8,900 worth of donations. Credit: Javier Rodríguez (CC BY-SA 2.0)
us/House Committee Investigates the Role of PR Firms in Spreading Climate Disinformation
ByNick Cunningham
on
The oil industry’s long history of disinformation is well-documented, but PR firms have operated “behind the scenes” for decades, a witness testified.
Screen shot of House hearing on September 14, 2022.
uk/Gas Companies Accused of Using Hydrogen to ‘Greenwash’ Boilers
ByAdam Barnett
on
The labelling will "deceive or confuse" consumers, say experts.
Series: The Hydrogen Lobby
Worcester Bosch Hydrogen Boiler