Sharon Kelly

About

Sharon Kelly is an attorney and investigative reporter based in Pennsylvania. She was previously a senior correspondent covering energy and antitrust at The Capitol Forum and, prior to that, she reported for The New York Times, The Guardian, The Nation, Earth Island Journal, and a variety of other print and online publications.

onDec 18, 2025 @ 10:44 PST

Emboldened by Trump’s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.

Emboldened by Trump’s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.
onNov 18, 2025 @ 03:05 PST

Charles Koch’s fortunes were fueled by importing Canadian oil. Now a major Koch-funded law firm seeks to limit Trump’s tariff powers.

Charles Koch’s fortunes were fueled by importing Canadian oil. Now a major Koch-funded law firm seeks to limit Trump’s tariff powers.
onOct 29, 2025 @ 14:38 PDT

With Trump propelling the U.S. LNG industry into a massive expansion, companies are flouting landmark environmental laws.

With Trump propelling the U.S. LNG industry into a massive expansion, companies are flouting landmark environmental laws.
onSep 23, 2025 @ 12:55 PDT

CCS can “no longer be considered an unlimited” climate solution, researchers caution after concluding most storage options are in risky regions

CCS can “no longer be considered an unlimited” climate solution, researchers caution after concluding most storage options are in risky regions
Analysis
onSep 2, 2025 @ 09:30 PDT

A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.

A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.
Series: MAGA
onAug 13, 2025 @ 12:44 PDT

DeSmog reveals that Big Oil says they’re using AI to produce more fossil fuels, while utilities are exploring how “AI agents” could take over key power grid functions.

DeSmog reveals that Big Oil says they’re using AI to produce more fossil fuels, while utilities are exploring how “AI agents” could take over key power grid functions.
onJul 23, 2025 @ 12:49 PDT

The EU’s new methane rules threaten U.S. LNG exports. But industry insiders and lobbyists are pressuring the EU to look the other way.

The EU’s new methane rules threaten U.S. LNG exports. But industry insiders and lobbyists are pressuring the EU to look the other way.
onJul 1, 2025 @ 16:47 PDT

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis took to Senate floor to decry lobbyists like Alex Epstein pushing huge energy moves “without a clue about what they are potentially doing to our grid.”

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis took to Senate floor to decry lobbyists like Alex Epstein pushing huge energy moves “without a clue about what they are potentially doing to our grid.”
Series: MAGA
onJun 18, 2025 @ 08:28 PDT

Just as Trump moves to weaken LNG rules, environmentalists are alarmed by the oil giant’s toxic spills, work violations, and a risky expansion.

Just as Trump moves to weaken LNG rules, environmentalists are alarmed by the oil giant’s toxic spills, work violations, and a risky expansion.
onJun 11, 2025 @ 08:26 PDT

From Colorado to Virginia, environmental groups are challenging legal barriers that prevent scientists and communities from seeing the full picture of fossil fuel harms.

From Colorado to Virginia, environmental groups are challenging legal barriers that prevent scientists and communities from seeing the full picture of fossil fuel harms.