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Badvertising: Polluting our Minds and Fuelling Climate Chaos by Andrew Simms and Leo Murray.
Badvertising: How Promoting Pollution Prevents Climate Action
By Leo Murray and Andrew Simms
on
Left unaddressed, the warping of our collective consciousness by fossil industry propaganda will make it impossible to achieve the civilisation level transformation required for life as we know it to survive the 21st century.
Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility in Cameron, LA. A new report shows gas consumption by energy-hungry LNG export plants is expected to skyrocket by 140 percent.  Credit: Julie Dermansky
us/Report: Oil and Gas Production Set to Escalate Under Landmark U.S. Climate Law 
By Dana Drugmand
on
Increased supply is largely going into exports as massive buildout of LNG export terminals undermines the Biden administration’s much-touted climate legacy.
A screenshot from an ad for Toyota SUVs that was banned by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority. Credit: Adfree Cities.
UK Advertising Watchdog Bans Toyota SUV Ads on Environmental Grounds
By TJ Jordan
on
The adverts “had not been prepared with a sense of responsibility to society,” regulator finds.
A new report reveals that to mitigate expected fossil fuel growth, the use of CCS and CDR technologies would have to reach gigaton scale in less than 10 years, which might not be possible. Credit: Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
us/Why the Belief That Carbon Capture Technologies Can Work at Gigaton-Scale Is a Gigantic Gamble
By Dana Drugmand
on
Despite CCS’s track record of failure and glaring feasibility issues, petrostates are expected to use it as cover to dismiss fossil fuel phaseout at COP28.
Chevron is one of 293 corporations said to be at risk of net-zero greenwashing, according to a new InfluenceMap study. Credit:
us/More than Half of World’s Largest Companies’ Net Zero Pledges Are False Promises, Study Finds
By Dana Drugmand
on
An InfluenceMap analysis finds many corporate climate vows do not match companies’ actual lobbying around climate-related policies.
In the final week of August 2022, thousands of vessels cast off to start China’s fishing season. Credit: Dazhong Daily, August 2022.
The Outlaw Ocean Project Exposes China's Use Of Forced Uyghur Labour To Supply UK Seafood Industry
By Michaela Herrmann
on
"Shocking” findings turn spotlight on supermarket chains sourcing fish and squid produced in brutal conditions.
An article in American Gas Association Monthly's June 1973 issue details a PR workshop held earlier that year. Credit: DocumentCloud
us/Burned Out: Documents Reveal the Gas Industry’s Use of Tobacco Tactics Over Gas Stove Emissions
By Brendan DeMelle
on
A new investigation illuminates the gas industry’s 50-year PR campaign weaponizing science to promote doubt over the health effects of gas stoves and obstruct regulation.
North Sea oil rigs in Cromarty Firth, Scotland. Credit: joiseyshowaa (CC BY-SA 2.0)
uk/Top Tory Think Tank’s North Sea Oil and Gas ‘Vested Interests’
By DeSmog
on
‘Shocking’ findings show how board members at the Tufton Street think tank are tied to fossil fuel firms.
Protest sign against Air Products' project that aims to turn Lake Maurepas into a CO2 disposal site. Credit: Julie Dermansky
us/The Carbon Capture Sector's Community-Involvement Rhetoric Doesn't Match Reality
By Dana Drugmand
on
Community groups opposed to carbon capture and storage projects claim the industry is ignoring local engagement and consent.
Author Vaclav Smil (left) and Shell Canada president Susannah Pierce (right)
Vaclav Smil Tells Shell Canada President Carbon Capture Is ‘the Stupidest Solution’
By Taylor Noakes
on
The controversial academic’s comments at an exclusive Vancouver dinner contradict Big Oil’s global push for CO2 sequestration.

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Opinion
Badvertising: How Promoting Pollution Prevents Climate Action
ByLeo Murray and Andrew Simms
on
Left unaddressed, the warping of our collective consciousness by fossil industry propaganda will make it impossible to achieve the civilisation level transformation required for life as we know it to survive the 21st century.
Series: Advertising & PR Industry
Badvertising: Polluting our Minds and Fuelling Climate Chaos by Andrew Simms and Leo Murray.
us/Report: Oil and Gas Production Set to Escalate Under Landmark U.S. Climate Law 
ByDana Drugmand
on
Increased supply is largely going into exports as massive buildout of LNG export terminals undermines the Biden administration’s much-touted climate legacy.
Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility in Cameron, LA. A new report shows gas consumption by energy-hungry LNG export plants is expected to skyrocket by 140 percent.  Credit: Julie Dermansky
UK Advertising Watchdog Bans Toyota SUV Ads on Environmental Grounds
ByTJ Jordan
on
The adverts “had not been prepared with a sense of responsibility to society,” regulator finds.
Series: Advertising & PR Industry
A screenshot from an ad for Toyota SUVs that was banned by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority. Credit: Adfree Cities.
Analysis
us/Why the Belief That Carbon Capture Technologies Can Work at Gigaton-Scale Is a Gigantic Gamble
ByDana Drugmand
on
Despite CCS’s track record of failure and glaring feasibility issues, petrostates are expected to use it as cover to dismiss fossil fuel phaseout at COP28.
A new report reveals that to mitigate expected fossil fuel growth, the use of CCS and CDR technologies would have to reach gigaton scale in less than 10 years, which might not be possible. Credit: Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Analysis
us/More than Half of World’s Largest Companies’ Net Zero Pledges Are False Promises, Study Finds
ByDana Drugmand
on
An InfluenceMap analysis finds many corporate climate vows do not match companies’ actual lobbying around climate-related policies.
Chevron is one of 293 corporations said to be at risk of net-zero greenwashing, according to a new InfluenceMap study. Credit:
The Outlaw Ocean Project Exposes China's Use Of Forced Uyghur Labour To Supply UK Seafood Industry
ByMichaela Herrmann
on
"Shocking” findings turn spotlight on supermarket chains sourcing fish and squid produced in brutal conditions.
In the final week of August 2022, thousands of vessels cast off to start China’s fishing season. Credit: Dazhong Daily, August 2022.
us/Burned Out: Documents Reveal the Gas Industry’s Use of Tobacco Tactics Over Gas Stove Emissions
ByBrendan DeMelle
on
A new investigation illuminates the gas industry’s 50-year PR campaign weaponizing science to promote doubt over the health effects of gas stoves and obstruct regulation.
Series: History Lessons: Polluter Influence
An article in American Gas Association Monthly's June 1973 issue details a PR workshop held earlier that year. Credit: DocumentCloud
uk/Top Tory Think Tank’s North Sea Oil and Gas ‘Vested Interests’
ByDeSmog
on
‘Shocking’ findings show how board members at the Tufton Street think tank are tied to fossil fuel firms.
North Sea oil rigs in Cromarty Firth, Scotland. Credit: joiseyshowaa (CC BY-SA 2.0)
us/The Carbon Capture Sector's Community-Involvement Rhetoric Doesn't Match Reality
ByDana Drugmand
on
Community groups opposed to carbon capture and storage projects claim the industry is ignoring local engagement and consent.
Protest sign against Air Products' project that aims to turn Lake Maurepas into a CO2 disposal site. Credit: Julie Dermansky
Vaclav Smil Tells Shell Canada President Carbon Capture Is ‘the Stupidest Solution’
ByTaylor Noakes
on
The controversial academic’s comments at an exclusive Vancouver dinner contradict Big Oil’s global push for CO2 sequestration.
Author Vaclav Smil (left) and Shell Canada president Susannah Pierce (right)