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Activists hope that more and bigger court wins will break the "grinding gridlock" on policies to end use of fossil fuels.
Activists hope that more and bigger court wins will break the "grinding gridlock" on policies to end use of fossil fuels.
Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.
Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.
A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.
A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.
Portuguese young people claim their human rights have been violated, while accused countries argue the lawsuit should be thrown out.
Portuguese young people claim their human rights have been violated, while accused countries argue the lawsuit should be thrown out.
Emails seen by DeSmog show a PR lobby funded by gas companies is looking to influence the opposition party as likely winners of the next general election.
Emails seen by DeSmog show a PR lobby funded by gas companies is looking to influence the opposition party as likely winners of the next general election.
The oil industry’s push to portray carbon capture as a climate solution at COP28 obscures how the technology is really being used.
The oil industry’s push to portray carbon capture as a climate solution at COP28 obscures how the technology is really being used.
A DeSmog review of 12 large-scale projects reveals a litany of cost-overruns and missed targets, with a net increase in emissions.
A DeSmog review of 12 large-scale projects reveals a litany of cost-overruns and missed targets, with a net increase in emissions.
New research finds Eni continued to push oil and gas agenda despite knowing potential for climate risk since 1970.
New research finds Eni continued to push oil and gas agenda despite knowing potential for climate risk since 1970.
Shaikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah dropped this ‘very simple’ projection at a World Petroleum Congress panel in Calgary Wednesday.
Shaikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah dropped this ‘very simple’ projection at a World Petroleum Congress panel in Calgary Wednesday.
Influential right-wing groups are set to host events featuring major polluters, days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down green targets.
Influential right-wing groups are set to host events featuring major polluters, days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down green targets.

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Activists hope that more and bigger court wins will break the "grinding gridlock" on policies to end use of fossil fuels.

Activists hope that more and bigger court wins will break the "grinding gridlock" on policies to end use of fossil fuels.
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Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.

Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.
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A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.

A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.
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Portuguese young people claim their human rights have been violated, while accused countries argue the lawsuit should be thrown out.

Portuguese young people claim their human rights have been violated, while accused countries argue the lawsuit should be thrown out.
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Emails seen by DeSmog show a PR lobby funded by gas companies is looking to influence the opposition party as likely winners of the next general election.

Emails seen by DeSmog show a PR lobby funded by gas companies is looking to influence the opposition party as likely winners of the next general election.
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The oil industry’s push to portray carbon capture as a climate solution at COP28 obscures how the technology is really being used.

The oil industry’s push to portray carbon capture as a climate solution at COP28 obscures how the technology is really being used.
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A DeSmog review of 12 large-scale projects reveals a litany of cost-overruns and missed targets, with a net increase in emissions.

A DeSmog review of 12 large-scale projects reveals a litany of cost-overruns and missed targets, with a net increase in emissions.
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New research finds Eni continued to push oil and gas agenda despite knowing potential for climate risk since 1970.

New research finds Eni continued to push oil and gas agenda despite knowing potential for climate risk since 1970.
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Shaikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah dropped this ‘very simple’ projection at a World Petroleum Congress panel in Calgary Wednesday.

Shaikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah dropped this ‘very simple’ projection at a World Petroleum Congress panel in Calgary Wednesday.
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Influential right-wing groups are set to host events featuring major polluters, days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down green targets.

Influential right-wing groups are set to host events featuring major polluters, days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down green targets.