Dana Drugmand

About

Dana is an environmental journalist focusing on climate change and climate accountability reporting. She writes regularly for DeSmog covering topics such as fossil fuel industry opposition to climate action, climate change lawsuits, greenwashing and false climate solutions, and clean transportation.

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A DeSmog analysis of subpoenaed internal oil industry communications shows CCS as the strategic linchpin for more oil and gas development.

A DeSmog analysis of subpoenaed internal oil industry communications shows CCS as the strategic linchpin for more oil and gas development.
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Shell admits in internal documents it has โ€œno immediate plans to move to a net-zero emissions portfolio.โ€

Shell admits in internal documents it has โ€œno immediate plans to move to a net-zero emissions portfolio.โ€
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New assessment by Pesticides Action Network North America examines the โ€œvicious cycleโ€ linking these fossil fuelโ€“derived chemicals and climate change.

New assessment by Pesticides Action Network North America examines the โ€œvicious cycleโ€ linking these fossil fuelโ€“derived chemicals and climate change.
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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.
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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.
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Out of $3.4 billion spent by trade associations over 10 years, nearly $2.2 billion went towards advertising and promotion, with the oil and gas industry the biggest spender.

Out of $3.4 billion spent by trade associations over 10 years, nearly $2.2 billion went towards advertising and promotion, with the oil and gas industry the biggest spender.
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New analysis sheds light on key tactics Monsanto used to distort science and spin the narrative in defense of its herbicide product.

New analysis sheds light on key tactics Monsanto used to distort science and spin the narrative in defense of its herbicide product.
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Municipalities aim to hold industry liable for damages from catastrophic 2017 hurricanes.

Municipalities aim to hold industry liable for damages from catastrophic 2017 hurricanes.
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Fossil fuel defendants in climate liability lawsuits keep losing in their bids to keep cases in federal courts.

Fossil fuel defendants in climate liability lawsuits keep losing in their bids to keep cases in federal courts.
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Campaigners worry that focusing on increasing fertilizer efficiency will undermine food sovereignty and systemic change.

Campaigners worry that focusing on increasing fertilizer efficiency will undermine food sovereignty and systemic change.