Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Tag: fossil fuels

Climate activists in New England can finally celebrate ‘the end of...

Activists know better: Nonviolent direct action gets the goods.

Fossil fuel footprint: Corals reveal industrial pollution’s deep sea impact

New study uncovers historical pollutants from burning fossil fuels in Mediterranean corals, highlighting human influence on marine ecosystems.

LNG exports: Profit for speculators, cost for consumers and climate

"Record LNG exports drive up home heating prices for Americans, and line the pockets of fossil fuel CEOs."

Corporate promotion of carbon capture and storage contradicts science, study finds

Report shows oil and gas companies are spreading confusion over the science of climate change solutions, leading to “misguided” ideas behind CCS use.

California pension funds have billions invested in fossil fuel companies named...

The two funds are resisting pressure from legislators and activists to shed their gas and oil holdings.

Toxins from Marathon refinery fire leaked 15 hours before evacuation called

Documents reveal air monitoring detected carcinogens from burning petroleum; residents with respiratory issues file lawsuit.

Fossil fuel companies ask Hawaii Supreme Court to dismiss Honolulu’s climate...

Honolulu has sued Big Oil over the costs of adapting to weather extremes—including bigger fire risks.

Wealthiest 10% of Americans responsible for 40% of U.S. greenhouse gas...

“In this way, we could really incentivize the Americans who are driving and profiting the most from climate change to decarbonize their industries and investments."

Analysis details how Wall Street underwriting quietly funnels billions into fossil...

"Underwriting is a huge missing piece of net-zero transition plans, allowing big U.S. banks to continue to help fossil fuel companies raise billions of dollars with limited scrutiny," said one campaigner.

This database exposes the client conflicts of more than 1,500 Big...

New group reveals that hundreds of schools, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and more are paying lobbyists who also represent the fossil fuel industry.

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Climate change costs to hit $38 trillion annually by 2050

New study reveals stark economic disparities as global warming intensifies, disproportionately affecting the world's poorest nations.

Children among hundreds found in new mass grave at Gaza hospital

A horrifying discovery in Khan Younis raises alarms about the profound toll of ongoing hostilities on the most vulnerable.

Senator Sanders proposes major cuts to Israeli military aid amid human rights concerns

Amid accusations of genocide and widespread human rights abuses, Senator Bernie Sanders champions amendments to halt offensive military funding to Israel, sparking a critical Senate debate.

Historic Gaza protests at Columbia U. enter day 6; campus protests spread across country

Solidarity protests and encampments have now sprouted up on campuses across the country, including at Yale, MIT, Tufts, NYU, The New School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Democrats divided: Historic opposition to $26 billion military aid package for Israel amid Gaza...

A record 40 House Democrats have voted against a controversial bill, citing concerns over the impact of military operations on children in Gaza.