Saturday, September 7, 2024

Burgeoning hydrogen industry draws $41 million in federal lobbying from fossil fuel companies

Fossil fuel companies, which have promoted hydrogen as a catch-all solution to climate change, rank among the top spenders and outnumber clients from every industry.

European business groups voice support for new ‘fit for 55’ climate agenda while lobbying...

A new report finds that powerful lobbying associations in Europe almost uniformly support 2050 net-zero targets but are seeking to weaken the policies needed to get there.

‘Welcome progress’: 20+ nations vow to end funding for overseas fossil fuel projects

“This public money needs to be urgently redirected into a just energy transition.”

Fighting poverty can also fight deforestation, new study finds

A government program to help poor, rural Indonesians through direct cash payments had the unexpected effect of reducing deforestation by 30 percent in participating villages.

California polluters may soon buy carbon “offsets” from the Amazon — is that ethical?

Fires in the Brazilian Amazon have outraged the world. But what can people living far from the world’s largest rainforest do to save...

Stormwater could become an important water source—if we stopped ignoring it

Collecting runoff from rain and other precipitation to aid water supply has great potential, but its many benefits are often overlooked.

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is cracking down on oil spills. But our reporting...

After we reported oil companies are making millions from illegal spills, California’s governor defended his administration’s record on oil regulation.

Court orders France to take swifter action on climate change

This means the government, which cannot appeal the ruling, is legally bound to do all it can to cut emissions before the end of March next year.

US Republicans at Dubai climate summit have accepted $11 million in fossil fuel donations

The fossil fuel industry has a huge presence this year’s UN climate talks — including many US lawmakers who count the sector among their biggest donors.

New York to require public power provider to source 100% clean electricity by 2030

The move boosts renewable energy and could give the public more control over their energy.