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Report: Campaigners Are Targeting Financial Backers with Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Funders
By Isabella Kaminski
on
LSE’s annual review identifies a small but growing number of legal challenges to stem the flow of finance to projects that accelerate climate change.
LSE’s annual review identifies a small but growing number of legal challenges to stem the flow of finance to projects that accelerate climate change.
Greenpeace Turns to Italy’s Highest Court in Lawsuit Against Oil Giant Eni
By Stella Levantesi
on
Supreme Court will decide if the suit can continue while plaintiffs say a dismissal would set a dangerous precedent preventing future climate litigation in Italy.
Supreme Court will decide if the suit can continue while plaintiffs say a dismissal would set a dangerous precedent preventing future climate litigation in Italy.
Petrochemical stacks and other elements of the industry, including ships, are viewed across the river from a spot with a dirt road.
us/Real-Time Data Show the Air in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ is Even Worse Than Expected
By Naveena Sadasivam
on
A new study finds levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide that are nine times higher than those estimated by the EPA’s models.
A new study finds levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide that are nine times higher than those estimated by the EPA’s models.
us/There Is Something Wrong Under New Freeport
By Quinn Glabicki
on
After a 2022 frack out, residents report rashes, and foul methane-spiked water. EQT denies responsibility, offering water for silence from residents.
After a 2022 frack out, residents report rashes, and foul methane-spiked water. EQT denies responsibility, offering water for silence from residents.
us/Q&A: ‘The Climate Crisis Is Directly Related to Inequality’
By Diane Bernard
on
Science historian Naomi Oreskes says climate change is not just about fossil fuel profits, but also the political ideology supporting capitalism.
Science historian Naomi Oreskes says climate change is not just about fossil fuel profits, but also the political ideology supporting capitalism.
us/Op-ed: We Need to Reclaim the Muddy Waters of the Louisiana Gulf Coast From the Climate Crisis 
By Ned Randolph
on
This is a guest post by environmental communication professor and Louisiana native Ned Randolph. I grew up in the shadow of the Mississippi River, whose mythology pressed upon my imagination.&n...
us/Landmark Study Reveals Gas Stove Emissions Boost Childhood Asthma Rates, Adult Deaths
By Diane Bernard
on
Study coincides with a new social media campaign designed to counteract decades of disinformation on cooking with gas.
Study coincides with a new social media campaign designed to counteract decades of disinformation on cooking with gas.
us/How Fracking Is Making Some U.S. Communities More Radioactive Than Chernobyl
By Geoff Dembicki and Justin Nobel
on
A Q&A with DeSmog reporter Justin Nobel about his revelatory new book, Petroleum-238.
A Q&A with DeSmog reporter Justin Nobel about his revelatory new book, Petroleum-238.
us/Big Oil’s Dangerous Radioactive Secret
By Justin Nobel
on
DeSmog writer Justin Nobel’s new book explores how workers bear the brunt of the oil and gas industry’s hidden contaminated waste.
DeSmog writer Justin Nobel’s new book explores how workers bear the brunt of the oil and gas industry’s hidden contaminated waste.
Barbara Washington with Inclusive Louisiana speaks out against the expansion of Koch Industries methanol plant, April 8, 2024.
us/EPA's New Rule Aims to Cut Toxic Emissions, but Cancer Alley Air Pollution Could Worsen
By Julie Dermansky
on
Legal challenges could delay the EPA’s ability to enact the measures, which coincide with Louisiana activists' fight against projects poised to increase air pollution.
Legal challenges could delay the EPA’s ability to enact the measures, which coincide with Louisiana activists' fight against projects poised to increase air pollution.

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Report: Campaigners Are Targeting Financial Backers with Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Funders
ByIsabella Kaminski
on

LSE’s annual review identifies a small but growing number of legal challenges to stem the flow of finance to projects that accelerate climate change.

LSE’s annual review identifies a small but growing number of legal challenges to stem the flow of finance to projects that accelerate climate change.
Colorful photo of United Nations headquarters in New York City, taken in 2022
Greenpeace Turns to Italy’s Highest Court in Lawsuit Against Oil Giant Eni
ByStella Levantesi
on

Supreme Court will decide if the suit can continue while plaintiffs say a dismissal would set a dangerous precedent preventing future climate litigation in Italy.

Supreme Court will decide if the suit can continue while plaintiffs say a dismissal would set a dangerous precedent preventing future climate litigation in Italy.
us/Real-Time Data Show the Air in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ is Even Worse Than Expected
ByNaveena Sadasivam
on

A new study finds levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide that are nine times higher than those estimated by the EPA’s models.

A new study finds levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide that are nine times higher than those estimated by the EPA’s models.
Petrochemical stacks and other elements of the industry, including ships, are viewed across the river from a spot with a dirt road.
us/There Is Something Wrong Under New Freeport
ByQuinn Glabicki
on

After a 2022 frack out, residents report rashes, and foul methane-spiked water. EQT denies responsibility, offering water for silence from residents.

After a 2022 frack out, residents report rashes, and foul methane-spiked water. EQT denies responsibility, offering water for silence from residents.
Analysis
us/Q&A: ‘The Climate Crisis Is Directly Related to Inequality’
ByDiane Bernard
on

Science historian Naomi Oreskes says climate change is not just about fossil fuel profits, but also the political ideology supporting capitalism.

Science historian Naomi Oreskes says climate change is not just about fossil fuel profits, but also the political ideology supporting capitalism.
Opinion
us/Op-ed: We Need to Reclaim the Muddy Waters of the Louisiana Gulf Coast From the Climate Crisis 
ByNed Randolph
on

This is a guest post by environmental communication professor and Louisiana native Ned Randolph. I grew up in the shadow of the Mississippi River, whose mythology pressed upon my imagination.&n...
us/Landmark Study Reveals Gas Stove Emissions Boost Childhood Asthma Rates, Adult Deaths
ByDiane Bernard
on

Study coincides with a new social media campaign designed to counteract decades of disinformation on cooking with gas.

Study coincides with a new social media campaign designed to counteract decades of disinformation on cooking with gas.
us/How Fracking Is Making Some U.S. Communities More Radioactive Than Chernobyl
ByGeoff Dembicki and Justin Nobel
on

A Q&A with DeSmog reporter Justin Nobel about his revelatory new book, Petroleum-238.

A Q&A with DeSmog reporter Justin Nobel about his revelatory new book, Petroleum-238.
us/Big Oil’s Dangerous Radioactive Secret
ByJustin Nobel
on

DeSmog writer Justin Nobel’s new book explores how workers bear the brunt of the oil and gas industry’s hidden contaminated waste.

DeSmog writer Justin Nobel’s new book explores how workers bear the brunt of the oil and gas industry’s hidden contaminated waste.
us/EPA's New Rule Aims to Cut Toxic Emissions, but Cancer Alley Air Pollution Could Worsen
ByJulie Dermansky
on

Legal challenges could delay the EPA’s ability to enact the measures, which coincide with Louisiana activists' fight against projects poised to increase air pollution.

Legal challenges could delay the EPA’s ability to enact the measures, which coincide with Louisiana activists' fight against projects poised to increase air pollution.
Series: Louisiana’s Cancer Alley Communities at Risk
Series: Louisiana's Cancer Alley
Barbara Washington with Inclusive Louisiana speaks out against the expansion of Koch Industries methanol plant, April 8, 2024.

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