Nick Cunningham

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Nick Cunningham is an independent journalist covering the oil and gas industry, climate change and international politics. He has been featured in Oilprice.com, The Fuse, YaleE360 and NACLA.

onOct 6, 2022 @ 11:16 PDT

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.

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.
onSep 29, 2022 @ 10:46 PDT

Senator Joe Manchinโ€™s proposed permitting reform would have fast-tracked the troubled gas pipeline. The billโ€™s failure throws the project back into limbo.

Senator Joe Manchinโ€™s proposed permitting reform would have fast-tracked the troubled gas pipeline. The billโ€™s failure throws the project back into limbo.
onSep 20, 2022 @ 12:24 PDT

The Global Registry of Fossil Fuels offers an in-depth, free, and publicly-available look at oil, gas, and coal projects from around the world, shedding light on an industry threatening global climate targets

The Global Registry of Fossil Fuels offers an in-depth, free, and publicly-available look at oil, gas, and coal projects from around the world, shedding light on an industry threatening global climate targets
onSep 16, 2022 @ 15:15 PDT

Despite claims of transitioning to cleaner energy, internal emails and documents obtained by a congressional investigation show oil companies trying to protect their fossil fuel investments through public narratives that conflict with private communications.

Despite claims of transitioning to cleaner energy, internal emails and documents obtained by a congressional investigation show oil companies trying to protect their fossil fuel investments through public narratives that conflict with private communications.
onSep 14, 2022 @ 12:44 PDT

The oil industryโ€™s long history of disinformation is well-documented, but PR firms have operated โ€œbehind the scenesโ€ for decades, a witness testified.

The oil industryโ€™s long history of disinformation is well-documented, but PR firms have operated โ€œbehind the scenesโ€ for decades, a witness testified.
onSep 9, 2022 @ 12:47 PDT

The federal government has broad authority to take action to slash greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report, including transforming an oft-forgotten Southeast public power corporation into a force for clean energy.

The federal government has broad authority to take action to slash greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report, including transforming an oft-forgotten Southeast public power corporation into a force for clean energy.
onAug 26, 2022 @ 15:42 PDT

FTI Consulting has a long track record of trying to control public narratives around fossil fuels for its clients in an effort to head off climate action. Now a Congressional committee wants answers.

FTI Consulting has a long track record of trying to control public narratives around fossil fuels for its clients in an effort to head off climate action. Now a Congressional committee wants answers.
onAug 17, 2022 @ 01:00 PDT

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that fracking represents a โ€œpublic health crisis,โ€ experts say.

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that fracking represents a โ€œpublic health crisis,โ€ experts say.
onAug 12, 2022 @ 14:14 PDT

Cheniere Energy has introduced โ€œcargo emissions tagsโ€ to assuage climate concerns of potential buyers. But a new report says these tags are riddled with problems.

Cheniere Energy has introduced โ€œcargo emissions tagsโ€ to assuage climate concerns of potential buyers. But a new report says these tags are riddled with problems.
onJul 28, 2022 @ 12:11 PDT

The Allegheny County Council voted to bar industrial development in county parks, in what some activists see as a โ€œa crack in that myth of invulnerabilityโ€ for the gas industry.

The Allegheny County Council voted to bar industrial development in county parks, in what some activists see as a โ€œa crack in that myth of invulnerabilityโ€ for the gas industry.