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Tag: Exxon

A corporate supercell spawning a hailstorm of special-interest legislation

Protecting corporate profits and power by overruling democratically made local policies is a crime that's easily understood and loathed by nearly all Americans.

Exxon fined $2M for ‘reckless disregard’ of sanctions during Tillerson era

When secretary of state was CEO of ExxonMobil, says Treasury, the oil giant showed a "reckless disregard" for sanctions

As Exxon pushes Gulf refinery during March Madness ad blitz, facility...

The tax breaks came amid opposition by area fenceline communities, who have expressed concerns about the potential for explosions and air pollution.

Exxon’s fracking linked to 176 official complaints in rural Pennsylvania

With Trump's apparent plans to gut the EPA and expand both U.S. fossil fuel extraction and exports, prospects for addressing potential fracking risks and water quality don't look good.

The inception of Synthia

How a biotech God gave birth to synthetic life

Here’s a review of Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson’s Secretary of State...

Tillerson said he does not see climate change as a big national security threat.

Exxon, Qatar Petroleum get ok to export U.S. fracked gas amidst...

For Exxon, Rosneft, and Qatar Petroleum, it's looking like it'll be a very merry Christmas, indeed.

By picking Tillerson and Perry, Trump’s pretty much just trolling us...

Trump voters don’t seem to have figured out yet that they’re being trolled and scammed.

As Trump names Exxon CEO Tillerson secretary of state, waterkeeper alliance...

“Now is the time to push back against this era of misinformation and move toward climate leadership built on truth and a respect for science.”

Inside Exxon’s great climate cover-up: From early climate change researcher to...

Exxon knew that fossil fuels cause global warming as early as the 1970s but hid that information from the public.

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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA

“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”

143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.

David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...

Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.

Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections

Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.