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Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.
Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.
The prime minister praised Policy Exchange, which received $30,000 from oil and gas giant ExxonMobil in 2017, for shaping laws that target green activists.
The prime minister praised Policy Exchange, which received $30,000 from oil and gas giant ExxonMobil in 2017, for shaping laws that target green activists.
Former Conservative ministers and high-ranking MPs among those who have backed Net Zero Scrutiny Groupโ€™s new attack on green policy
Former Conservative ministers and high-ranking MPs among those who have backed Net Zero Scrutiny Groupโ€™s new attack on green policy
Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.
Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.
EPA considers why it should โ€” or shouldnโ€™t โ€” put the state in charge of OKโ€™ing carbon storage projects.
EPA considers why it should โ€” or shouldnโ€™t โ€” put the state in charge of OKโ€™ing carbon storage projects.
Carbon offsets are modern day Indulgences that companies use to avoid cleaning up their act.
Carbon offsets are modern day Indulgences that companies use to avoid cleaning up their act.
Former prime ministerโ€™s nominations show he is willing to โ€œtake a wrecking ball to our planetโ€, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.
Former prime ministerโ€™s nominations show he is willing to โ€œtake a wrecking ball to our planetโ€, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.
Warnings the gas will serve as โ€œfalse solutionโ€ to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.
Warnings the gas will serve as โ€œfalse solutionโ€ to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.
The landmark trial marks the first time in US history that kids are testifying in court about the effects of climate change on their wellbeing.
The landmark trial marks the first time in US history that kids are testifying in court about the effects of climate change on their wellbeing.
As Europe prepares to vote on flagship green laws, over 3,000 academics condemn โ€œlack of scientific evidenceโ€ in arguments used by opponents.
As Europe prepares to vote on flagship green laws, over 3,000 academics condemn โ€œlack of scientific evidenceโ€ in arguments used by opponents.

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onJul 6, 2023 @ 16:09 PDT

Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.

Two blocked climate bills show the oil and gas industry, related unions can still sway the new Democratic House majority.
onJun 29, 2023 @ 09:31 PDT

The prime minister praised Policy Exchange, which received $30,000 from oil and gas giant ExxonMobil in 2017, for shaping laws that target green activists.

The prime minister praised Policy Exchange, which received $30,000 from oil and gas giant ExxonMobil in 2017, for shaping laws that target green activists.
onJun 28, 2023 @ 10:45 PDT

Former Conservative ministers and high-ranking MPs among those who have backed Net Zero Scrutiny Groupโ€™s new attack on green policy

Former Conservative ministers and high-ranking MPs among those who have backed Net Zero Scrutiny Groupโ€™s new attack on green policy
onJun 22, 2023 @ 22:00 PDT

Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.

Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.
Series: Gas Lock-in
onJun 22, 2023 @ 18:11 PDT

EPA considers why it should โ€” or shouldnโ€™t โ€” put the state in charge of OKโ€™ing carbon storage projects.

EPA considers why it should โ€” or shouldnโ€™t โ€” put the state in charge of OKโ€™ing carbon storage projects.
Opinion
onJun 22, 2023 @ 06:58 PDT

Carbon offsets are modern day Indulgences that companies use to avoid cleaning up their act.

Carbon offsets are modern day Indulgences that companies use to avoid cleaning up their act.
onJun 16, 2023 @ 08:36 PDT

Former prime ministerโ€™s nominations show he is willing to โ€œtake a wrecking ball to our planetโ€, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.

Former prime ministerโ€™s nominations show he is willing to โ€œtake a wrecking ball to our planetโ€, says Green Party MP Caroline Lucas.
onJun 16, 2023 @ 06:55 PDT

Warnings the gas will serve as โ€œfalse solutionโ€ to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.

Warnings the gas will serve as โ€œfalse solutionโ€ to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.
Series: Gas Lock-in
onJun 14, 2023 @ 14:45 PDT

The landmark trial marks the first time in US history that kids are testifying in court about the effects of climate change on their wellbeing.

The landmark trial marks the first time in US history that kids are testifying in court about the effects of climate change on their wellbeing.
onJun 14, 2023 @ 09:56 PDT

As Europe prepares to vote on flagship green laws, over 3,000 academics condemn โ€œlack of scientific evidenceโ€ in arguments used by opponents.

As Europe prepares to vote on flagship green laws, over 3,000 academics condemn โ€œlack of scientific evidenceโ€ in arguments used by opponents.