Tag: climate change
Unmasking the carbon charade: The truth behind fossil fuel giants’ green...
This analysis brings to light the stark contrast between the industry's public commitments and their actual plans, raising serious questions about the integrity of these pledges.
As climate chaos accelerates, governments avert their eyes
The future devastating overheating of our world, as one big problem that must be solved—or else.
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."
2023: A year of unprecedented heat, Copernicus Climate Change Service reports
C3S revealed startling global temperature highs, marking a concerning milestone in the ongoing narrative of climate change.
Organizations call on banks to end financing of metallurgical coal
An open letter was sent to 50 banks asking them to end “business as usual” practices.
Fossil fuel giants’ record payouts amid deepening climate crisis
The world's five largest oil companies, BP, Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies, reported record profits and approved major new fossil fuel projects.
2023 has been a big year for climate accountability in the...
From a groundbreaking trial in Montana to a “truly historic” human rights hearing in Europe, climate change litigation took big steps forward this year.
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The President from Hell (and High Water)
Tom Engelhardt on what a Democratic sweep in November would and would not change, and a $2.8 billion bomb sale to Israel.
Colorado sues to stop private immigration detention center in Hudson
The state says the federal government never studied what a 1,200-bed facility would do to a town of about 1,600, its water supply or local wildlife.
Residents sue Avenal landfill operators over toxic gases and alleged underground fire
State records cited by a community group show carbon monoxide readings of up to 3,420 parts per million in landfill wells, more than double the level regulators say suggests a subsurface fire.
Crystal Mason’s belief in democracy was shaken — but not destroyed
For 10 years, Texas prosecutors accused her of voter fraud after she cast a provisional ballot that was never counted in the 2016 election. That changed Thursday.
Credit Acceptance agrees to million settlement over unaffordable subprime car loans
Borrowers who lost cars to repossession will get million in debt relief, and the lender must cap vehicle prices at 109% of retail book value for seven years.