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Several of the Montana youth plaintiffs, their attorneys, and one of their expert witnesses assemble outside the courthouse in Helena during their trial in June. Credit: Dana Drugmand
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.
The Conservative Party branding at its 2011 conference. Credit: NCVO London, CC BY 2.0
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.
Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei haș been influenced, and boosted, by the Atlas Network. Credit: Todo Noticias (CC BY 3.0)
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.
A burned car sits in the turning lane of a street in Lahaina. The "X" indicates that search and rescue personnel have checked whether any victims of the fire were inside.
Fossil Fuel Companies Ask Hawaii Supreme Court to Dismiss Honolulu’s Climate Case
By Dana Drugmand
on
Honolulu has sued Big Oil over the costs of adapting to weather extremes – including bigger fire risks.
California Assemblymember Tina McKinnor presided over her first hearing as chair of the Public Employees' Retirement System committee on March 22, 2023.
us/One Person Stopped California’s Divestment From Fossil Fuels — Again
By Aaron Cantú, Capital & Main
on
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor refused to take up the bill in a committee, for the second year in a row, as divestment movement grows.
Youth plaintiff Kian Tanner (far right) speaks to community supporters gathered at Helena's Pioneer Park following the conclusion of trial on June 20, as fellow plaintiffs look on. Credit: Dana Drugmand
us/Montana Youth Activists Win Historic Climate Change Lawsuit
By Dana Drugmand
on
“Game-changer ruling” has implications for future climate change lawsuits in the US and around the world.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits an Aberdeen gas plant. Credit: Simon Walker / 10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Revealed: Petrochemical Exec and Major Conservative Donor Has Russian Business Link
By Phoebe Cooke
on
‘Prince of Polyester’ Amit Lohia gave £2 million to Rishi Sunak’s party earlier this year.
Credit: Mike Mozart (CC BY 2.0 DEED)
uk/MPs Gifted £4,200 Tennis Tickets by Oil Giant BP
By Phoebe Cooke and Sam Bright
on
The fossil fuel company hosted politicians at Wimbledon for the second year in a row.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Group That Calls CO2 ‘Gas of Life’ Praises Alberta’s Renewables Moratorium 
By Geoff Dembicki
on
'We’re one of the organizations that has contributed,' anti-wind organizer tells DeSmog.
Conservative peer Lord Wharton. Credit: 10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC 2.0
uk/Office for Students Chair Condemned for Role With Oilfield Firm
By Sam Bright and Clare Carlile
on
Conservative peer Lord Wharton advises a supplier of fossil fuel services, and until recently worked for a lobbying firm with ties to the Koch oil and gas empire.

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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.
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
Several of the Montana youth plaintiffs, their attorneys, and one of their expert witnesses assemble outside the courthouse in Helena during their trial in June. Credit: Dana Drugmand
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 Conservative Party branding at its 2011 conference. Credit: NCVO London, CC BY 2.0
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.
Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei haș been influenced, and boosted, by the Atlas Network. Credit: Todo Noticias (CC BY 3.0)
Fossil Fuel Companies Ask Hawaii Supreme Court to Dismiss Honolulu’s Climate Case
ByDana Drugmand
on
Honolulu has sued Big Oil over the costs of adapting to weather extremes – including bigger fire risks.
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
A burned car sits in the turning lane of a street in Lahaina. The "X" indicates that search and rescue personnel have checked whether any victims of the fire were inside.
us/One Person Stopped California’s Divestment From Fossil Fuels — Again
ByAaron Cantú, Capital & Main
on
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor refused to take up the bill in a committee, for the second year in a row, as divestment movement grows.
California Assemblymember Tina McKinnor presided over her first hearing as chair of the Public Employees' Retirement System committee on March 22, 2023.
us/Montana Youth Activists Win Historic Climate Change Lawsuit
ByDana Drugmand
on
“Game-changer ruling” has implications for future climate change lawsuits in the US and around the world.
Series: Climate Change Lawsuits
Youth plaintiff Kian Tanner (far right) speaks to community supporters gathered at Helena's Pioneer Park following the conclusion of trial on June 20, as fellow plaintiffs look on. Credit: Dana Drugmand
Revealed: Petrochemical Exec and Major Conservative Donor Has Russian Business Link
ByPhoebe Cooke
on
‘Prince of Polyester’ Amit Lohia gave £2 million to Rishi Sunak’s party earlier this year.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits an Aberdeen gas plant. Credit: Simon Walker / 10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
uk/MPs Gifted £4,200 Tennis Tickets by Oil Giant BP
ByPhoebe Cooke and Sam Bright
on
The fossil fuel company hosted politicians at Wimbledon for the second year in a row.
Credit: Mike Mozart (CC BY 2.0 DEED)
Group That Calls CO2 ‘Gas of Life’ Praises Alberta’s Renewables Moratorium 
ByGeoff Dembicki
on
'We’re one of the organizations that has contributed,' anti-wind organizer tells DeSmog.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
uk/Office for Students Chair Condemned for Role With Oilfield Firm
BySam Bright and Clare Carlile
on
Conservative peer Lord Wharton advises a supplier of fossil fuel services, and until recently worked for a lobbying firm with ties to the Koch oil and gas empire.
Conservative peer Lord Wharton. Credit: 10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC 2.0