Tag: fossil fuel
‘A big deal’: Bill McKibben on Rutgers fossil fuel divestment &...
Author, environmentalist and 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben says the Rutgers divestment decision is “a big deal,” especially as it happened at one of the oldest universities in the United States.
Goldman Sachs becomes largest US bank to commit to net-zero greenhouse...
The bank now joins Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Citi in aligning its financing activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Citi announces commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by...
Citi's announcement makes then the third major U.S. bank to commit to achieve net zero financed emissions by 2050.
Analysis: How Exxon is being forced to accept the reality of...
Exxon has a well-established history of misleading the public and investors about the risks of climate change, and is involved in a number of lawsuits from cities and counties over it.
Fossil fuel air pollution linked to 1 in 5 deaths globally,...
Poor air quality from burning fossil fuels such as coal and diesel was responsible for more than 8 million deaths in 2018.
Total quits fossil fuel lobby group the American Petroleum Institute over...
“We are committed to ensuring, in a transparent manner, that the industry associations of which we are a member adopt positions and messages that are aligned with those of the Group in the fight against climate change.”
How the fracking revolution is killing the US oil and gas...
“Does investing in oil and gas companies still make sense?”
‘The fossil fuel industry is terrified’: Gas company sues to destroy...
"The fossil fuel industry is terrified the tactics taken in Grant Township are spreading."
Major fossil fuel PR group is behind Europe pro-hydrogen push
The industry is spending heavily to again deceptively sell the myth that hydrogen—a fossil fuel based gas just like methane—is the new bridge fuel.
Financial failure of California’s largest oil and natural gas producer could...
“If the state fails to require CRC to set aside funds to pay for its well closure obligations as part of the bankruptcy proceeding,” taxpayers could eventually foot the bill “to plug CRC’s abandoned wells.”
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.