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Despite Trump Actions, the Most Dangerous Climate Argument Today Isn’t Denial — It’s Delay

Belief in climate change is rising, but action stalls. New research reveals how subtle narratives are slowing policy – and how to fight back.
Belief in climate change is rising, but action stalls. New research reveals how subtle narratives are slowing policy – and how to fight back.
ByJoakim Kulin and Ekaterina Rhodes
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uk/As the Oil Majors Retreat on Climate Promises, Industry Insiders Are Asking: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Climate Disasters Hit Homeowners Through Insurance Bills, and States Want Big Oil to Pay
As War on Iran Continues, a European Climate Law Could Be at Risk
'You Can’t Live Without Us': How Big Oil Pivoted from Climate-friendly Messaging to Normalise Dependence on Fossil Fuels  
Big Oil Knew It Was Wrecking Louisiana’s Coast, Records Show

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Canadian Media Platforms Atlas Network Groups Pushing Fossil Fuels in Response to Iran War
By Taylor Noakes
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The think tank representatives are making variations of a similar argument: Trump’s illegal military incursions serve as an opportunity for Canada to expand oil and gas infrastructure.

The think tank representatives are making variations of a similar argument: Trump’s illegal military incursions serve as an opportunity for Canada to expand oil and gas infrastructure.
‘Get Rid of MAHA’: Trump Alliance Cracks as Climate Denialists Turn on RFK Jr.’s Movement
ByRachel Santarsiero
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At the Heartland Institute’s annual climate conference, fossil fuel allies warn MAHA’s push on regulating chemicals and plastics could threaten the oil industry — exposing a growing rift inside Trump’s base.

At the Heartland Institute’s annual climate conference, fossil fuel allies warn MAHA’s push on regulating chemicals and plastics could threaten the oil industry — exposing a growing rift inside Trump’s base.
Breaking: UK Court Paves Way for Alleged Exxon Hacker-for-Hire’s Extradition to U.S.
ByRebecca John
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Israeli private eye Amit Forlit denied appeal in decision that could lead to his facing a maximum of 45 years in prison if found guilty.

Israeli private eye Amit Forlit denied appeal in decision that could lead to his facing a maximum of 45 years in prison if found guilty.
An ExxonMobil gas station in Hiawassee, Georgia, with a blue house in the background.
us/Data Centers Are Poised to Engulf a Pennsylvania Town
ByEdward Donnelly
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DeSmog investigation reveals how developers weakened local limits on giant AI projects.

DeSmog investigation reveals how developers weakened local limits on giant AI projects.
Series: Tech vs. Climate
Series: Tech vs Climate
us/Civil Rights Case Probes Racism Behind Cancer Alley Pollution
BySharon Kelly
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Federal lawsuit claiming local officials illegally pushed polluting industries into Black communities reaches new stage.

Federal lawsuit claiming local officials illegally pushed polluting industries into Black communities reaches new stage.
Series: Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Communities at Risk
Series: Louisiana's Cancer Alley
Mosaic Company’s Faustina Ammonia Plant and CF Industries' Donaldsonville Complex's port in the 5th District of St. James with smoke rising from burning sugarcane fields
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Revealed: The MAGA Plan to ‘Take Out’ Progressive Leaders Worldwide
ByGeoff Dembicki
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Trump-aligned CPAC is backing far-right electoral candidates across Latin America and Europe — including Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán.
Trump-aligned CPAC is backing far-right electoral candidates across Latin America and Europe — including Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán.
us/How Data Center Developers Staked Their Claim in Rural Georgia
ByEdward Donnelly
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DeSmog investigation reveals details of push to influence local officials to approve mega-project in Coweta County.
DeSmog investigation reveals details of push to influence local officials to approve mega-project in Coweta County.
Pennsylvania Town Votes Buzzer-Beater ‘No’ on Data Center Mega-Project
ByEdward Donnelly
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After months of protests — and a rushed legal deadline — officials deny Texas developer’s project as residents warn of pollution and impacts on wildlife, water, and power.
After months of protests — and a rushed legal deadline — officials deny Texas developer’s project as residents warn of pollution and impacts on wildlife, water, and power.
Meet the Combustible Cartoon Character Who Wants to Make Kids Feel Sorry for Fossil Fuels
ByTJ Jordan
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A new children’s book by a Chevron-backed clean energy venture paints a sympathetic portrait of coal, oil, and gas.
A new children’s book by a Chevron-backed clean energy venture paints a sympathetic portrait of coal, oil, and gas.
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Despite Trump Actions, the Most Dangerous Climate Argument Today Isn’t Denial — It’s Delay
‘Get Rid of MAHA’: Trump Alliance Cracks as Climate Denialists Turn on RFK Jr.’s Movement
Canadian Media Platforms Atlas Network Groups Pushing Fossil Fuels in Response to Iran War
us/How Data Center Developers Staked Their Claim in Rural Georgia
Revealed: The MAGA Plan to ‘Take Out’ Progressive Leaders Worldwide
us/Data Centers Are Poised to Engulf a Pennsylvania Town

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Inside MAGA’s Global Climate Agenda

How MAGA Lobbying is Undermining EU Climate Rules
MAPPED: 70 Percent of Trump’s Cabinet Tied to Project 2025 Groups
More than 50 high-level Trump administration officials have links to groups behind the Heritage Foundation-backed plan, a DeSmog analysis found.
Graphic illustration showing orange outline of President Trump at a cabinet meeting around an oval table with black outlines of people seated, and two-thirds of the table covered in white with the logo Project 2025.
Q & A: Jared Yates Sexton on the ‘Weaponized Abuse’ of Authoritarianism
Understanding how autocrats and oligarchs capture and consolidate state power.
Mapped: Donald Trump’s Transatlantic Anti-Green Network
Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and U.S. are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.

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