Wednesday, July 8, 2026

These 11 climate science deniers are attending the COP26 climate summit

CFACT and the Heartland Institute are hosting an alternative side event — but “these days, almost no-one cares,” says one climate expert.

Part 2: The Dirty Dozen documents of Big Oil’s secret climate knowledge

The discussion continues with key documents, what they say, how they were found, and what this means for the fossil fuel industry.

The hidden side of fossil fuel investments: Private equity

Failing to hold private equity firms accountable exacerbates existing inequities.

Top cancerous air pollution sites in US revealed

The worst three are in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley," five of the top 20 are in Texas, and predominantly Black areas experience double the cancer risk of white areas.

Biden admin’s new methane regulations not enough according to environmentalists

“Climate justice during a climate emergency means using every tool in the toolbox including not just a stronger rule, but also declaring a National Emergency on climate change.”

Climate change and the limits of economic growth

If economic growth ushered in this era of climate change, how can economic growth also be part of the solution?

5 ways climate change will affect plants and animals

Warming temperatures, stronger storms and rising seas present a cascade of challenges that researchers are racing to understand.

How to meet America’s climate goals: 5 policies for Biden’s next climate bill

Together they would reassure the world that the United States can honor its climate commitments.

Congress Grills ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Chevron and the American Petroleum Institute on their roles...

DeSmog has collected short clips from some of Thursday’s most illuminating moments.