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The U.S. Supreme Court building at night. Credit: renaschild/iStock
us/US Justice Department Tells Supreme Court to Reject Big Oil Petition in Colorado Climate Lawsuit
By Dana Drugmand
on
Solicitor General’s brief backs communities’ position that climate liability litigation belongs in state court, a technical fight that has delayed many accountability lawsuits.
Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell unit. Credit: Sandia Labs. CC BY 2.0
The Fight to Define ‘Green Hydrogen’ Could Determine America’s Emissions Future
By Guest
on
The Treasury Department's definition will affect billions of dollars in federal subsidies for the nascent industry.
Conservative MP Mark Pritchard. Credit: Chris McAndrew, CC BY 3.0
uk/Conservative MP Set to Pocket £153,600 from Fossil Fuel-Linked Firms
By Sam Bright
on
Mark Pritchard has taken on two new consulting jobs with firms linked to oil and gas in the last six months.
Cenovus oil sands facility at Christina Lake, Alberta
Indigenous Group Fighting Emissions Cap Quietly Supported by Top Canadian Oil Company
By Geoff Dembicki
on
An Indigenous Resource Network spokesperson confirmed funding from Cenovus, but denied the company’s membership status.
The University of Virginia School of Law, which produces fossil fuel lawyers at more than five times the rate of the average U.S. law school, according to a new report. Credit: Mmw3v (CC BY 3.0)
Top U.S. Law Schools Accused of Creating a Student 'Pipeline' into Firms Serving Fossil Fuel Industry
By Dana Drugmand
on
A new report examines how the top 20-ranked law schools are funneling students into jobs supporting “climate destroying” projects.
Marchers in Eugene Oregon carrying banner that reads, NW "Natural" methane fracked gas, fossil fuels. Nothing "natural about it."
us/Major Gas Utility Is Pouring Money Into Reversing an Oregon City’s Electric-only Mandate
By Nick Cunningham
on
NW Natural has contributed nearly $950,000 to a campaign to overturn Eugene’s limit on natural gas use in new construction.
A sign warning of a buried carbon dioxide pipeline located in in Huerfano County, Colorado. Credit: Jeffre Beall (CC BY 4.0)
us/Following Ohio Derailment, Concerns Arise Over Expansion of Rail and Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Material
By Dana Drugmand
on
Experts warn that a growing network of carbon dioxide pipelines are dangerous and under-regulated.
The gas industry is using messaging around 'left behind' rural communities to fight for its survival. Credit: Andy Carter.
Liquid Gas Industry Fights to Weaken EU Climate Plans Ahead of Key Vote
By Phoebe Cooke
on
Lobbyists are pushing for a raft of amendments to flagship proposals to slash the third of the European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions produced by heating its buildings.
A senior Suncor executive appears in a Pathways Alliance ad.
Going ‘Net-Zero’ Will Boost Oil Sands Production, Industry Tells Canadian Government
By Geoff Dembicki
on
‘That would be a death knell for our climate targets,’ says climate advocate.
1970's mother wearing an orange squared pant and vest cooking dinner on a gas stove.
us/Industry Knew About Gas Stoves’ Air Pollution Problems in Early 1970s
By Rebecca John
on
The American Gas Association is trying to discredit research on the health impacts of gas stoves today. But newly revealed documents show it was discussing indoor air pollution concerns five decades ago.

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us/US Justice Department Tells Supreme Court to Reject Big Oil Petition in Colorado Climate Lawsuit
ByDana Drugmand
on
Solicitor General’s brief backs communities’ position that climate liability litigation belongs in state court, a technical fight that has delayed many accountability lawsuits.
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court building at night. Credit: renaschild/iStock
The Fight to Define ‘Green Hydrogen’ Could Determine America’s Emissions Future
ByGuest
on
The Treasury Department's definition will affect billions of dollars in federal subsidies for the nascent industry.
Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell unit. Credit: Sandia Labs. CC BY 2.0
uk/Conservative MP Set to Pocket £153,600 from Fossil Fuel-Linked Firms
BySam Bright
on
Mark Pritchard has taken on two new consulting jobs with firms linked to oil and gas in the last six months.
Conservative MP Mark Pritchard. Credit: Chris McAndrew, CC BY 3.0
Indigenous Group Fighting Emissions Cap Quietly Supported by Top Canadian Oil Company
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
An Indigenous Resource Network spokesperson confirmed funding from Cenovus, but denied the company’s membership status.
Cenovus oil sands facility at Christina Lake, Alberta
Top U.S. Law Schools Accused of Creating a Student 'Pipeline' into Firms Serving Fossil Fuel Industry
ByDana Drugmand
on
A new report examines how the top 20-ranked law schools are funneling students into jobs supporting “climate destroying” projects.
The University of Virginia School of Law, which produces fossil fuel lawyers at more than five times the rate of the average U.S. law school, according to a new report. Credit: Mmw3v (CC BY 3.0)
us/Major Gas Utility Is Pouring Money Into Reversing an Oregon City’s Electric-only Mandate
ByNick Cunningham
on
NW Natural has contributed nearly $950,000 to a campaign to overturn Eugene’s limit on natural gas use in new construction.
Series: NW Natural
Marchers in Eugene Oregon carrying banner that reads, NW "Natural" methane fracked gas, fossil fuels. Nothing "natural about it."
us/Following Ohio Derailment, Concerns Arise Over Expansion of Rail and Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Material
ByDana Drugmand
on
Experts warn that a growing network of carbon dioxide pipelines are dangerous and under-regulated.
A sign warning of a buried carbon dioxide pipeline located in in Huerfano County, Colorado. Credit: Jeffre Beall (CC BY 4.0)
Liquid Gas Industry Fights to Weaken EU Climate Plans Ahead of Key Vote
ByPhoebe Cooke
on
Lobbyists are pushing for a raft of amendments to flagship proposals to slash the third of the European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions produced by heating its buildings.
Series: Gas Lock-in
The gas industry is using messaging around 'left behind' rural communities to fight for its survival. Credit: Andy Carter.
Going ‘Net-Zero’ Will Boost Oil Sands Production, Industry Tells Canadian Government
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
‘That would be a death knell for our climate targets,’ says climate advocate.
A senior Suncor executive appears in a Pathways Alliance ad.
us/Industry Knew About Gas Stoves’ Air Pollution Problems in Early 1970s
ByRebecca John
on
The American Gas Association is trying to discredit research on the health impacts of gas stoves today. But newly revealed documents show it was discussing indoor air pollution concerns five decades ago.
Series: History Lessons: Polluter Influence
1970's mother wearing an orange squared pant and vest cooking dinner on a gas stove.