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After endorsing Davante Lewis in the stateโ€™s latest Public Service Commission election, Louisiana Democratic Party leaders accepted $90,000 from the utilities overseen by the commission, ultimately throwing the partyโ€™s weight behind Lewisโ€™s pro-industry opponent.
After endorsing Davante Lewis in the stateโ€™s latest Public Service Commission election, Louisiana Democratic Party leaders accepted $90,000 from the utilities overseen by the commission, ultimately throwing the partyโ€™s weight behind Lewisโ€™s pro-industry opponent.
Michael John Cole will sit alongside Lord David Frost on the Global Warming Policy Foundation board.
Michael John Cole will sit alongside Lord David Frost on the Global Warming Policy Foundation board.
The appointment of ADNOCโ€™s CEO, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, to lead this yearโ€™s UN climate talks is like asking โ€œarms dealers to lead peace talks,โ€ campaigners say.
The appointment of ADNOCโ€™s CEO, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, to lead this yearโ€™s UN climate talks is like asking โ€œarms dealers to lead peace talks,โ€ campaigners say.
Greens welcome departure of "denier-in-chief" who founded the Global Warming Policy Foundation and sits on the board of Net Zero Watch.
Greens welcome departure of "denier-in-chief" who founded the Global Warming Policy Foundation and sits on the board of Net Zero Watch.
DeSmog editors and contributors preview some of the climate stories theyโ€™ll be following this year.
DeSmog editors and contributors preview some of the climate stories theyโ€™ll be following this year.
The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.
The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.
State regulators could order Boulder County to sell its gas rights without consent.
State regulators could order Boulder County to sell its gas rights without consent.
Oil giant is appealing cancellation of permit to conduct seismic explorations in the ecologically rich waters.
Oil giant is appealing cancellation of permit to conduct seismic explorations in the ecologically rich waters.
Order was quietly signed on the same day that residents celebrated the energy companyโ€™s plea deal on charges of environmental crimes.
Order was quietly signed on the same day that residents celebrated the energy companyโ€™s plea deal on charges of environmental crimes.
New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.
New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.

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onJan 24, 2023 @ 14:10 PST

After endorsing Davante Lewis in the stateโ€™s latest Public Service Commission election, Louisiana Democratic Party leaders accepted $90,000 from the utilities overseen by the commission, ultimately throwing the partyโ€™s weight behind Lewisโ€™s pro-industry opponent.

After endorsing Davante Lewis in the stateโ€™s latest Public Service Commission election, Louisiana Democratic Party leaders accepted $90,000 from the utilities overseen by the commission, ultimately throwing the partyโ€™s weight behind Lewisโ€™s pro-industry opponent.
onJan 20, 2023 @ 04:27 PST

Michael John Cole will sit alongside Lord David Frost on the Global Warming Policy Foundation board.

Michael John Cole will sit alongside Lord David Frost on the Global Warming Policy Foundation board.
onJan 12, 2023 @ 16:39 PST

The appointment of ADNOCโ€™s CEO, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, to lead this yearโ€™s UN climate talks is like asking โ€œarms dealers to lead peace talks,โ€ campaigners say.

The appointment of ADNOCโ€™s CEO, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, to lead this yearโ€™s UN climate talks is like asking โ€œarms dealers to lead peace talks,โ€ campaigners say.
onJan 11, 2023 @ 05:26 PST

Greens welcome departure of "denier-in-chief" who founded the Global Warming Policy Foundation and sits on the board of Net Zero Watch.

Greens welcome departure of "denier-in-chief" who founded the Global Warming Policy Foundation and sits on the board of Net Zero Watch.
Analysis
onJan 3, 2023 @ 06:29 PST

DeSmog editors and contributors preview some of the climate stories theyโ€™ll be following this year.

DeSmog editors and contributors preview some of the climate stories theyโ€™ll be following this year.
onDec 29, 2022 @ 06:23 PST

The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.

The past year saw major developments in accountability cases against oil companies and national governments around the world, as well as setbacks for several high-profile fossil fuel projects.
onDec 28, 2022 @ 06:36 PST

State regulators could order Boulder County to sell its gas rights without consent.

State regulators could order Boulder County to sell its gas rights without consent.
onDec 26, 2022 @ 06:12 PST

Oil giant is appealing cancellation of permit to conduct seismic explorations in the ecologically rich waters.

Oil giant is appealing cancellation of permit to conduct seismic explorations in the ecologically rich waters.
onDec 22, 2022 @ 06:31 PST

Order was quietly signed on the same day that residents celebrated the energy companyโ€™s plea deal on charges of environmental crimes.

Order was quietly signed on the same day that residents celebrated the energy companyโ€™s plea deal on charges of environmental crimes.
Analysis
onDec 21, 2022 @ 06:07 PST

New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.

New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.