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#anish-kapoor
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Joanna Donnelly: Why I'm firmly on the side of farmers when it comes to climate change

Temperature neutrality prioritizes food production over fossil fuel use, causing debate among environmentalists and policymakers.
#climate-change
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Analysis: The Trump administration's assault on climate action

Official actions by the EPA and Department of the Interior undermine climate science and renewable energy progress.
Public health
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago

Opinion: NY's Solution to Heat Waves & Polluted Air? Offshore Wind

Offshore wind can provide reliability, affordability, and public health protections urgently needed.
Severe weather increases reliance on fossil fuel-powered air conditioning, worsening climate issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Republicans who backed Trump's anti-environment bill have accepted over $105m from big oil

Republican lawmakers supporting the anti-environment bill have received over $105 million from the fossil fuel industry.
#plastic-pollution
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

British Gas owner buys 1.5bn gas terminal in big bet on fossil fuel reliance

Centrica's acquisition of the Isle of Grain terminal demonstrates a significant move towards investing in gas infrastructure amid a decline in domestic production.
UK news
#california
fromsilive
1 week ago

Hundreds march across Brooklyn Bridge to protest Staten Island pipeline, other projects

You're seeing here evidence of a statewide movement that is committed to moving New York off fossil fuels. We are committed to pressuring Governor Hochul to stand up to Trump and block these dangerous, costly, and unnecessary projects.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Why are investors still financing fossil fuels? DW 08/08/2025

AkademikerPension divested from fossil fuels in 2016, prioritizing sustainable investment amidst rising global temperatures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More than 200 lobbyists at UN's plastic treaty talks will limit progress, campaigners warn

The analysis from the Centre for International Environmental Law revealed that 234 lobbyists from the oil, petrochemical, and plastics industries are attending the UN's meeting, outnumbering EU member state delegations.
Environment
#epa
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

The EPA's Latest Move Could Worsen the Climate Crisis

The EPA's effort to eliminate the endangerment finding undermines scientific consensus on climate change and neglects regulatory responsibilities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants

The E.P.A. is set to weaken regulations on power plant emissions, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants

The E.P.A. is set to weaken regulations on power plant emissions, reversing Biden-era environmental protections.
#new-york-city
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
New York City

NY state killed this NYC gas pipeline in 2020. Why is it being exhumed?

New York City faces increased fossil fuel use despite prior climate commitments, as the controversial Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline resurfaces for approval.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC pension funds want asset managers like BlackRock to have legitimate net-zero plans-or lose their business

New York City is enforcing climate standards for pension fund asset managers to divest from fossil fuels and support greener investments.
NYC politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

NYC pension funds want asset managers like BlackRock to have legitimate net-zero plans-or lose their business

New York City is enforcing climate standards for pension fund asset managers to divest from fossil fuels and support greener investments.
#bp
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Business

Embattled BP beats on earnings as it touts selling oil, not cups of coffee, poking fun at its former CEO

fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

BP sells American wind business to LS Power as it continues its renewable retreat

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Business

Embattled BP beats on earnings as it touts selling oil, not cups of coffee, poking fun at its former CEO

fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

BP sells American wind business to LS Power as it continues its renewable retreat

fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NY's draft energy plan admits state will whiff on 2030 climate goals

New York is projected to fail its major clean energy goals and lacks a credible plan for improvement.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Greenpeace protesters close Forth Road Bridge after abseiling off the side

Environmental activists are protesting against a tanker carrying fracked gas and advocating for a global plastics treaty.
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Communities Near Data Centers Struggle Now. Trump's AI Plan Will Make It Worse.

The 'AI action plan' released July 23 calls for AI data centers to be waived from typical environmental assessment requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Artificial intelligence
#climate-justice
#renewable-energy
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla analyst says this stock concern is overblown while maintaining $400 PT

Tesla's regulatory credit profits totaled $2.763 billion last year.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump and the Energy Industry Are Eager to Power AI With Fossil Fuels

The Trump administration promoted AI's role in fossil fuel's future during the Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh.
#lng
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Wyoming announces its first new coal mine in decades will extract rare earth metals

Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized the significance of extracting rare earth elements from coal to reduce reliance on China for crucial tech and military products.
Environment
#donald-trump
#insurance-rates
fromFortune
1 month ago

Federal lands larger than Delaware move closer to coming up for sale to coal mining companies

Federal officials initiated actions to open over 2,600 square miles of public lands for coal sales, aligning with President Trump's fossil fuel expansion agenda.
US politics
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

EVs Will Decimate Big Oil. Even Without U.S. Tax Credits.

The fossil fuel industry recently received a significant legislative boost, but the transition to electric vehicles and clean energy remains a global priority.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Legal bullying': global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists

This week's case was the start of a fightback by civil society groups determined to defend the democratic right to protest and free speech.
Social justice
#climate-crisis
OMG science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.
OMG science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.
#carbon-capture
fromFortune
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Conservatives and environmentalists say carbon capture is unnecessarily expensive and fails to curb pollution effectively. Here's what the science says

fromFortune
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Conservatives and environmentalists say carbon capture is unnecessarily expensive and fails to curb pollution effectively. Here's what the science says

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Suspend UK from oil oversight body over protests crackdown, say campaign groups

UK civil society groups demand suspension from EITI over government's treatment of climate activists.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How do renewables contribute to energy security? DW 06/27/2025

The Iran-Israel conflict is reigniting concerns over global energy security due to potential disruptions in vital shipping routes.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Youth Who Fought the Climate Crisis in Court Are Now Targeting Trump

Youth plaintiffs challenge Trump's fossil fuel policies in court, arguing they threaten their future and health, utilizing previous litigation experiences to bolster their case.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

AI runs on dirty power and the public pays the price

The increasing demand for electricity from data centers, estimated to reach 239.3 terawatt-hours annually, presents a significant challenge to renewable energy goals.
Tech industry
Law
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit DW 06/18/2025

A landmark wrongful death lawsuit claims fossil fuel companies are responsible for extreme heat leading to a woman's death during a Seattle heatwave.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn College becomes first CUNY campus to begin state Decarbonization Leadership Program

Brooklyn College initiates geothermal energy testing, becoming CUNY's first campus moving away from fossil fuels.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: Clean energy investment hits new highs and shows no sign of slowing | TechCrunch

The energy transition doesn't show signs of slowing, with clean energy investments expected to reach $2.15 trillion in 2025, nearly twice that of fossil fuels.
Cryptocurrency
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities

Local organizers and climate groups have been fighting the expansion of 'methane export facilities' which they say will intensify climate chaos and environmental racism.
Non-profit organizations
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Young people sue Donald Trump over climate change

Trump's fossil fuel policies are challenged as unconstitutional by a group of young plaintiffs.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

European fertiliser plants use US ammonia made with shale gas, investigation reveals

Yara Freeport's ammonia production relies on polluting shale gas, contradicting its sustainability claims.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Warren Buffett Is a Climate-Wrecker

Warren Buffett, despite his reputation as a sage investor, is a significant financier of fossil fuels amid climate change challenges.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Japan invests big in LNG despite climate-friendly promises DW 05/21/2025

Japan's international influence in energy financing, specifically fossil fuel financing, is enormous, covering all aspects of the fossil fuel supply chain from exploration to power plants.
Alternative transportation
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Offshore oil operation near Santa Barbara resumes production after 10 years

"It's alarming that no agency comprehensively looked at the environmental risks of restarting this aging, corroded pipeline, and that Sable steamrolled over orders to halt construction."
SF politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Why are environmental protesters being criminalized? DW 05/18/2025

Climate activism in Newcastle highlights the conflict between environmental advocacy and legal repercussions under NSW's anti-protest law.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

MP launches bill to make polluters pay for climate damage and resilience

"Despite Reform leaders' vocal opposition to climate action, the polling clearly shows broad support, with 70% of both Reform-leaning voters and the general public favoring higher taxes on polluters."
UK politics
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