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Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.
Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.
The pro-Trump Heartland Institute claims it spearheaded opposition to a flagship European nature law.
The pro-Trump Heartland Institute claims it spearheaded opposition to a flagship European nature law.
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.
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.
The Reform UK leader is betting his home on climate denial, campaigners say.
The Reform UK leader is betting his home on climate denial, campaigners say.
Badenoch, a self-described โ€˜net zero skeptic,โ€™ called Poilievre โ€˜a new friend and allyโ€™ in December.
Badenoch, a self-described โ€˜net zero skeptic,โ€™ called Poilievre โ€˜a new friend and allyโ€™ in December.
Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.
Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.
DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
Our editors and reporters weigh in on a year of seismic political events, and what theyโ€™re paying close attention to in 2025.
Our editors and reporters weigh in on a year of seismic political events, and what theyโ€™re paying close attention to in 2025.
onDec 19, 2024 @ 09:54 PST
We reflect on a year of agenda-setting stories that charted the political influence of fossil fuel interests in the UK and beyond.
We reflect on a year of agenda-setting stories that charted the political influence of fossil fuel interests in the UK and beyond.
The Heartland Institute, which questions human-made climate change, has established a new branch in London.
The Heartland Institute, which questions human-made climate change, has established a new branch in London.

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Analysis
onJan 23, 2025 @ 15:31 PST

Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.

Regulators have clearly demonstrated they are prioritizing continued oil production over public safety.
onJan 22, 2025 @ 04:44 PST

The pro-Trump Heartland Institute claims it spearheaded opposition to a flagship European nature law.

The pro-Trump Heartland Institute claims it spearheaded opposition to a flagship European nature law.
Series: MAGA
Analysis
onJan 21, 2025 @ 04:33 PST

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.

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.
Series: MAGA
onJan 15, 2025 @ 05:46 PST

The Reform UK leader is betting his home on climate denial, campaigners say.

The Reform UK leader is betting his home on climate denial, campaigners say.
Analysis
onJan 14, 2025 @ 17:10 PST

Badenoch, a self-described โ€˜net zero skeptic,โ€™ called Poilievre โ€˜a new friend and allyโ€™ in December.

Badenoch, a self-described โ€˜net zero skeptic,โ€™ called Poilievre โ€˜a new friend and allyโ€™ in December.
onJan 14, 2025 @ 10:30 PST

Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.

Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.
onDec 27, 2024 @ 03:00 PST

DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.

DeSmog reflects on some of the major moments in U.S. LNG policy, the courts, and protest in a turbulent year for this fossil fuel.
Analysis
onDec 26, 2024 @ 03:01 PST

Our editors and reporters weigh in on a year of seismic political events, and what theyโ€™re paying close attention to in 2025.

Our editors and reporters weigh in on a year of seismic political events, and what theyโ€™re paying close attention to in 2025.
Analysis
onDec 19, 2024 @ 09:54 PST

We reflect on a year of agenda-setting stories that charted the political influence of fossil fuel interests in the UK and beyond.

We reflect on a year of agenda-setting stories that charted the political influence of fossil fuel interests in the UK and beyond.
onDec 19, 2024 @ 09:51 PST

The Heartland Institute, which questions human-made climate change, has established a new branch in London.

The Heartland Institute, which questions human-made climate change, has established a new branch in London.