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Climate activists in front of White House fence holding sign reading, Our Communities Can't Wait
us/The United States and Canada Are Among the World's Top 5 'Planet Wreckers,' New Fossil Fuel Report Contends
By Dana Drugmand
on
Just ahead of U.N. climate summit in New York City, analysis calls on governments to halt planned gas and oil projects
Just ahead of U.N. climate summit in New York City, analysis calls on governments to halt planned gas and oil projects
us/Toxins from Marathon Refinery Fire Leaked 15 Hours Before Evacuation Called
By Sara Sneath
on
Documents reveal air monitoring detected carcinogens from burning petroleum; residents with respiratory issues file lawsuit.
Documents reveal air monitoring detected carcinogens from burning petroleum; residents with respiratory issues file lawsuit.
Climate Science Denial Looms Large in GB News Linked ‘ARC’ Venture
By Adam Barnett and Joey Grostern
on
UK MPs and peers join Jordan Peterson and other climate science critics at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship.
UK MPs and peers join Jordan Peterson and other climate science critics at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship.
uk/Who Is Going to Clean Up the Scrap Heap in the North Sea?
By Birte Schohaus, Margaux Tjoeng and Emily J Gertz
on
This story is part of The North Sea Investigations, a multi-year international reporting project on the battle for the future of the North Sea, led by Dutch investigative journalism platform Follo...
Camila Telles speaking from the stage at the 2023 Liberty Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
In Brazil, Right-Wing Think Tanks Align with Agribusiness to Seek a Path Back to Power
By Lucas Araldi
on
President Lula’s return to office is pushing his opponents closer together.
President Lula’s return to office is pushing his opponents closer together.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and climate crisis denier Alex Epstein
As Canada Burns, Danielle Smith Does Event with Activist Who Says Climate 'Not a Crisis'
By Geoff Dembicki
on
The Alberta premier is headlining an oil and gas industry conference this week with climate crisis denier Alex Epstein while thousands evacuate due to wildfires.
The Alberta premier is headlining an oil and gas industry conference this week with climate crisis denier Alex Epstein while thousands evacuate due to wildfires.
us/Portland City Government Compromised with Oil Industry in Private, Documents Suggest
By Nick Cunningham
on
Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.
Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.
us/Attorneys: Verdict in Montana Youth Climate Case Bolsters Climate Suit Against US 
By Dana Drugmand
on
Montana court’s recognition of “overwhelming scientific consensus” that fossil fuel production and use is dangerous, shows that climate science is relevant to court decisions.
Montana court’s recognition of “overwhelming scientific consensus” that fossil fuel production and use is dangerous, shows that climate science is relevant to court decisions.
uk/Two-Thirds of Conservative Endowment Fund Directors Are Linked to Fossil Fuels and Polluting Industries
By Sam Bright
on
The UK’s ruling party and Big Oil locked in a ‘death spiral’, say campaigners.
The UK’s ruling party and Big Oil locked in a ‘death spiral’, say campaigners.
The Atlas Network and the Building of Argentina’s Donald Trump
By Lucas Araldi
on
Javier Milei, a climate change denier widely supported by Atlas Network, a web of free market think tanks, won the necessary votes to run in Argentina’s presidential election in October.
Javier Milei, a climate change denier widely supported by Atlas Network, a web of free market think tanks, won the necessary votes to run in Argentina’s presidential election in October.

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us/The United States and Canada Are Among the World's Top 5 'Planet Wreckers,' New Fossil Fuel Report Contends
ByDana Drugmand
on

Just ahead of U.N. climate summit in New York City, analysis calls on governments to halt planned gas and oil projects

Just ahead of U.N. climate summit in New York City, analysis calls on governments to halt planned gas and oil projects
Climate activists in front of White House fence holding sign reading, Our Communities Can't Wait
us/Toxins from Marathon Refinery Fire Leaked 15 Hours Before Evacuation Called
BySara Sneath
on

Documents reveal air monitoring detected carcinogens from burning petroleum; residents with respiratory issues file lawsuit.

Documents reveal air monitoring detected carcinogens from burning petroleum; residents with respiratory issues file lawsuit.
Climate Science Denial Looms Large in GB News Linked ‘ARC’ Venture
ByAdam Barnett and Joey Grostern
on

UK MPs and peers join Jordan Peterson and other climate science critics at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship.

UK MPs and peers join Jordan Peterson and other climate science critics at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship.
Series: Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
Series: Alliance for Responsible Citizenship
uk/Who Is Going to Clean Up the Scrap Heap in the North Sea?
ByBirte Schohaus, Margaux Tjoeng and Emily J Gertz
on

This story is part of The North Sea Investigations, a multi-year international reporting project on the battle for the future of the North Sea, led by Dutch investigative journalism platform Follo...
In Brazil, Right-Wing Think Tanks Align with Agribusiness to Seek a Path Back to Power
ByLucas Araldi
on

President Lula’s return to office is pushing his opponents closer together.

President Lula’s return to office is pushing his opponents closer together.
Camila Telles speaking from the stage at the 2023 Liberty Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
As Canada Burns, Danielle Smith Does Event with Activist Who Says Climate 'Not a Crisis'
ByGeoff Dembicki
on

The Alberta premier is headlining an oil and gas industry conference this week with climate crisis denier Alex Epstein while thousands evacuate due to wildfires.

The Alberta premier is headlining an oil and gas industry conference this week with climate crisis denier Alex Epstein while thousands evacuate due to wildfires.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and climate crisis denier Alex Epstein
us/Portland City Government Compromised with Oil Industry in Private, Documents Suggest
ByNick Cunningham
on

Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.

Despite city claims that the approval of Zenith Energy’s controversial oil-by-rail facility was a routine administrative matter, internal documents suggest political staff laid the groundwork for a deal.
us/Attorneys: Verdict in Montana Youth Climate Case Bolsters Climate Suit Against US 
ByDana Drugmand
on

Montana court’s recognition of “overwhelming scientific consensus” that fossil fuel production and use is dangerous, shows that climate science is relevant to court decisions.

Montana court’s recognition of “overwhelming scientific consensus” that fossil fuel production and use is dangerous, shows that climate science is relevant to court decisions.
Series: Tracking the Lawsuits Fighting for Climate Accountability
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
uk/Two-Thirds of Conservative Endowment Fund Directors Are Linked to Fossil Fuels and Polluting Industries
BySam Bright
on

The UK’s ruling party and Big Oil locked in a ‘death spiral’, say campaigners.

The UK’s ruling party and Big Oil locked in a ‘death spiral’, say campaigners.
Analysis
The Atlas Network and the Building of Argentina’s Donald Trump
ByLucas Araldi
on

Javier Milei, a climate change denier widely supported by Atlas Network, a web of free market think tanks, won the necessary votes to run in Argentina’s presidential election in October.

Javier Milei, a climate change denier widely supported by Atlas Network, a web of free market think tanks, won the necessary votes to run in Argentina’s presidential election in October.