Sharon Kelly

About

Sharon Kelly is an attorney and investigative reporter based in Pennsylvania. She was previously a senior correspondent covering energy and antitrust at The Capitol Forum and, prior to that, she reported for The New York Times, The Guardian, The Nation, Earth Island Journal, and a variety of other print and online publications.

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North Dakota’s Rainbow Energy – which plans to mix coal, crypto, and carbon capture – among those invited to the former governor’s table.

North Dakota’s Rainbow Energy – which plans to mix coal, crypto, and carbon capture – among those invited to the former governor’s table.
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Research finds signs of “coordinated climate obstruction efforts” among oil, plastics, and agrichemical industries in social media messaging.

Research finds signs of “coordinated climate obstruction efforts” among oil, plastics, and agrichemical industries in social media messaging.
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With LNG export terminals already authorized to ship nearly half of U.S. natural gas abroad, DOE warns build-out would inflate utility bills nationwide.

With LNG export terminals already authorized to ship nearly half of U.S. natural gas abroad, DOE warns build-out would inflate utility bills nationwide.
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U.S. oil giant exits gas-laden Suriname oilfield — raising doubts about early proposals for floating liquefied natural gas projects in the region.

U.S. oil giant exits gas-laden Suriname oilfield — raising doubts about early proposals for floating liquefied natural gas projects in the region.
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Meet those aiming to capitalize on Trump's re-election by slashing climate action, from Koch network fixtures to Project 2025 and beyond.

Meet those aiming to capitalize on Trump's re-election by slashing climate action, from Koch network fixtures to Project 2025 and beyond.
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Illinois watchdog warns natural gas utility’s plan to prevent methane leaks might be a bait-and-switch for unneeded gas pipeline upgrades that will shoot up consumer costs.

Illinois watchdog warns natural gas utility’s plan to prevent methane leaks might be a bait-and-switch for unneeded gas pipeline upgrades that will shoot up consumer costs.
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The SEC move is a warning to the financial industry that false claims about fossil fuel involvement can carry consequences.

The SEC move is a warning to the financial industry that false claims about fossil fuel involvement can carry consequences.
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For years, United, American, and other airlines have led massive lobbying efforts against regulations to prevent climate change.

For years, United, American, and other airlines have led massive lobbying efforts against regulations to prevent climate change.
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A 1961 oil and gas well is the suspected source of a geyser eruption in the region where Permian wastewater disposal is causing a flurry of earthquakes.

A 1961 oil and gas well is the suspected source of a geyser eruption in the region where Permian wastewater disposal is causing a flurry of earthquakes.
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Peter Thiel, JD Vance’s former boss, also expresses confusion on climate, supporting expanded fossil fuel use while appearing unclear on the consequences.

Peter Thiel, JD Vance’s former boss, also expresses confusion on climate, supporting expanded fossil fuel use while appearing unclear on the consequences.