Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Republican governor against Trump’s offshore oil plans

With South Carolina’s economy dependent on coastal business, such as fishing and tourism, any damage to the coast could have a major impact on the state.

Why the Koch network took credit for Dakota Access, Keystone XL, and REINS Act

Koch Industries has a business interest in both pipelines, though their approval has not been something its funded network has widely discussed.

Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 13

Democratic lawmakers demand answers from FEMA , Trump cuts FEMA budget to pay for ICE, Midwest abandons Trump, and more.

How Big Oil dodges Facebook’s new ad transparency rules

We’ve identified 12 ad campaigns in which energy, insurance and other industries masked their sponsorship of political messages on Facebook.

Oil industry front group launches latest attack on electric vehicle tax credit in Senate...

The oil and gas industry uses groups like AEA to advocate for its interests, and the incumbent industry that fuels conventional vehicles would benefit from slowing the transition to electric vehicles.

Plastic bottle made from plants degrades in just one year

“This plastic has very attractive sustainability credentials because it uses no fossil fuels, and can be recycled – but would also degrade in nature much faster than normal plastics do.”

Environmental groups fight back against Alberta’s ‘anti-energy’ inquiry

“A majority sees the writing on the wall with climate change and know they have to transition.”

Only renewables can provide the jobs and revenue Trump promised from oil

The president promised a surge of jobs and tax revenue from oil. His policies won’t deliver either one.