Tag: fossil fuel
Oil execs, anxious about public support, claim halting fossil fuel production...
“As a legal matter this claim is laughable so it’s better thought of as a PR stunt.”
‘Arbitrary and capricious’: Federal judge throws out oil and gas leases...
Calling the policy "arbitrary and capricious," the judge said there was significant evidence that the Bureau of Land Management was intentionally shutting the public out.
Wealthy donors and fossil fuel interests pump millions into Super PACs...
Koch Industries leads corporate contributions.
Courts to decide fate of climate lawsuits brought against fossil fuel...
“Fossil fuel companies knew 40 years ago that their products would lead to stronger storms, rising seas, larger wildfires, and other climate disasters."
Youth activists call on California state teachers retirement system to end...
"CalSTRS is playing roulette with our pensions and our children's future by holding onto these doomed assets."
‘Uninsurable and unhedgeable’: Central Banks warn of financial crisis from climate...
The public is increasingly aware of the industry’s obfuscation.
Fossil fuel interests applaud Trump admin’s weakening of major environmental law
“The Trump administration would allow powerful industries, like oil and gas extractors, to run roughshod over community interests."
ALEC Influence in Ohio Greases Skids for Anti-Protest Bill
The bill, the "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act," being pushed by ALEC around the country makes it a felony for protestors to trespass on energy company property, such as pipelines, refineries, and power plants.
Los Angeles school board commits to renewable energy after months of...
"This 100% Clean Energy school district commitment demonstrates what can happen when students, parents, teachers and school district leaders work to move the needle on climate."
Thousands of activists stage protests at three German coal mines to...
"We want to show with our protest today that this mine needs to be shut down permanently."