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The former UK chancellor currently works for an investment bank that advised the oil giant on a multibillion-pound purchase of US shale assets from BHP Group in 2018.
The former UK chancellor currently works for an investment bank that advised the oil giant on a multibillion-pound purchase of US shale assets from BHP Group in 2018.
A Conservative MP who helps run two parliamentary climate groups has taken a £5,000 donation from the chair of a leading racing car manufacturer. Sara Britcliffe has represented the constituenc...
Campaigners warn that the lack of events on the primary driver of climate change risks focus on the urgent need to keep oil, gas and coal in the ground being lost.
Campaigners warn that the lack of events on the primary driver of climate change risks focus on the urgent need to keep oil, gas and coal in the ground being lost.
The comments were made at an event hosted by the free-market Institute of Economic Affairs, which has reportedly taken funding from oil giant BP for decades.
The comments were made at an event hosted by the free-market Institute of Economic Affairs, which has reportedly taken funding from oil giant BP for decades.
Rishi Sunak's Treasury has reportedly been "blocking" green policies on infrastructure and home insulation.
Rishi Sunak's Treasury has reportedly been "blocking" green policies on infrastructure and home insulation.
One month after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, political talk of “building back better” is drowned out by basic survival needs on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
One month after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, political talk of “building back better” is drowned out by basic survival needs on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Jim McMahon said it was not the "right approach" in a panel discussion at Labour's party conference in Brighton.
Jim McMahon said it was not the "right approach" in a panel discussion at Labour's party conference in Brighton.
The permissive operating environment for oil drillers in Texas is well-known. But a new report sheds light on the personal financial ties between the Texas Railroad Commission and the oil industry.
The permissive operating environment for oil drillers in Texas is well-known. But a new report sheds light on the personal financial ties between the Texas Railroad Commission and the oil industry.
Shadow business secretary says the government has no plan for net zero, leaving the country “bumbling around”.
Shadow business secretary says the government has no plan for net zero, leaving the country “bumbling around”.
The UK capital's six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, according to a new interactive tool allowing users to explore emissions data for the world's airports.
The UK capital's six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, according to a new interactive tool allowing users to explore emissions data for the world's airports.

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The former UK chancellor currently works for an investment bank that advised the oil giant on a multibillion-pound purchase of US shale assets from BHP Group in 2018.

The former UK chancellor currently works for an investment bank that advised the oil giant on a multibillion-pound purchase of US shale assets from BHP Group in 2018.
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A Conservative MP who helps run two parliamentary climate groups has taken a £5,000 donation from the chair of a leading racing car manufacturer. Sara Britcliffe has represented the constituenc...
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Campaigners warn that the lack of events on the primary driver of climate change risks focus on the urgent need to keep oil, gas and coal in the ground being lost.

Campaigners warn that the lack of events on the primary driver of climate change risks focus on the urgent need to keep oil, gas and coal in the ground being lost.
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The comments were made at an event hosted by the free-market Institute of Economic Affairs, which has reportedly taken funding from oil giant BP for decades.

The comments were made at an event hosted by the free-market Institute of Economic Affairs, which has reportedly taken funding from oil giant BP for decades.
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Rishi Sunak's Treasury has reportedly been "blocking" green policies on infrastructure and home insulation.

Rishi Sunak's Treasury has reportedly been "blocking" green policies on infrastructure and home insulation.
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One month after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, political talk of “building back better” is drowned out by basic survival needs on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

One month after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, political talk of “building back better” is drowned out by basic survival needs on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
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Jim McMahon said it was not the "right approach" in a panel discussion at Labour's party conference in Brighton.

Jim McMahon said it was not the "right approach" in a panel discussion at Labour's party conference in Brighton.
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The permissive operating environment for oil drillers in Texas is well-known. But a new report sheds light on the personal financial ties between the Texas Railroad Commission and the oil industry.

The permissive operating environment for oil drillers in Texas is well-known. But a new report sheds light on the personal financial ties between the Texas Railroad Commission and the oil industry.
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Shadow business secretary says the government has no plan for net zero, leaving the country “bumbling around”.

Shadow business secretary says the government has no plan for net zero, leaving the country “bumbling around”.
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The UK capital's six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, according to a new interactive tool allowing users to explore emissions data for the world's airports.

The UK capital's six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, according to a new interactive tool allowing users to explore emissions data for the world's airports.