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#fossil-fuels

Al Gore takes aim at Pres. Trump during San Francisco Climate Week speech: 'We have got to rise up'

Al Gore critiques the Trump administration's fossil fuel policies during his keynote speech at San Francisco's Climate Week.

Trump's 100 Days of Upending Climate Policy

Trump's administration has aggressively rolled back climate regulations, shocking observers.

Oligarchy': Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package

Trump's energy sector exemption from tariffs shows favoritism towards oil donors over public interest.

50 ways that Trump has attacked the environment in his first 100 days

Trump's administration aggressively rolled back environmental protections in its first 100 days, impacting regulations and prioritizing fossil fuel projects.

US politics

Trump's EPA set to claim power-plant emissions not significant' but study says otherwise

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Al Gore takes aim at Pres. Trump during San Francisco Climate Week speech: 'We have got to rise up'

Al Gore critiques the Trump administration's fossil fuel policies during his keynote speech at San Francisco's Climate Week.

Trump's 100 Days of Upending Climate Policy

Trump's administration has aggressively rolled back climate regulations, shocking observers.

Oligarchy': Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package

Trump's energy sector exemption from tariffs shows favoritism towards oil donors over public interest.

50 ways that Trump has attacked the environment in his first 100 days

Trump's administration aggressively rolled back environmental protections in its first 100 days, impacting regulations and prioritizing fossil fuel projects.

more#trump-administration

US politics

Trump's EPA set to claim power-plant emissions not significant' but study says otherwise

#climate-change

World news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report

Fossil fuel phase-out is essential to prevent rising temperatures and extreme heat impacts on public health.

Nearly half of the global population faced severe heat conditions exacerbated by climate change.

London startup

UK banks put 75bn into firms building climate-wrecking carbon bombs', study finds

UK banks invested over $100bn in carbon bomb projects that could significantly harm climate goals.

Major banks like HSBC and Barclays finance numerous climate-destructive projects worldwide.

fromWIRED

Trump's Policies Are Creating Uncertainty for Fossil Fuel Companies

New regulations favor extractive industries over renewable projects, raising uncertainties for fossil fuel producers.

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.

Law

fromArs Technica

Estate of woman who died in 2021 heat dome sues Big Oil for wrongful death

A historic lawsuit in Washington state links a woman's heat-related death to climate change, holding major oil companies accountable.

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws That Would Make Polluters Pay

Vermont's Climate Change Superfund Act makes fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages.

World news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report

Fossil fuel phase-out is essential to prevent rising temperatures and extreme heat impacts on public health.

Nearly half of the global population faced severe heat conditions exacerbated by climate change.

London startup

UK banks put 75bn into firms building climate-wrecking carbon bombs', study finds

UK banks invested over $100bn in carbon bomb projects that could significantly harm climate goals.

Major banks like HSBC and Barclays finance numerous climate-destructive projects worldwide.

fromWIRED

Trump's Policies Are Creating Uncertainty for Fossil Fuel Companies

New regulations favor extractive industries over renewable projects, raising uncertainties for fossil fuel producers.

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.

Law

fromArs Technica

Estate of woman who died in 2021 heat dome sues Big Oil for wrongful death

A historic lawsuit in Washington state links a woman's heat-related death to climate change, holding major oil companies accountable.

New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws That Would Make Polluters Pay

Vermont's Climate Change Superfund Act makes fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate-related damages.

SF politics

Senate votes to nix California's ban on new gas cars, trucks by 2035

2 days ago

California

Contributor: We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution?

fromNew York Post

SF politics

Senate votes to nix California's ban on new gas cars, trucks by 2035

2 days ago

California

Contributor: We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution?

more#california

#protest-rights

4 days ago

Social justice

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

Social justice

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

4 days ago

Social justice

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

Social justice

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

Navigating climate policy under Trump

Trump's early climate policy shifts favor fossil fuels over renewable energy initiatives.

Alternative transportation

How Trump's Tariffs Threaten the Transition to Cleaner Energy

The trade war and tariffs are significantly impacting renewable energy costs and supply chains in the U.S.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

aircela machine converts air and water into gasoline

Aircela Machine creates fossil-free gas from air and water using renewable electricity.

Europe politics

fromTNW | Sustainability

'Electrotech' can sever Europe's reliance on fossil fuel imports

Europe can reduce fossil fuel imports significantly through electricity-based technologies like electric vehicles and heat pumps.

Trump's Tariffs Could Threaten His Energy Dominance' Agenda

Trump's tariffs threaten energy costs and global supply chains, affecting both fossil fuel and renewable energy sectors.

UK politics

UK windfall tax can fund switch to green jobs for North Sea oil workers report

Permanent windfall tax on oil and gas could finance green jobs for North Sea workers.

Cutting fossil fuel subsidies will provide additional funds for a low-carbon transition.

NYC startup

Navigating climate policy under Trump

Trump's early climate policy shifts favor fossil fuels over renewable energy initiatives.

Alternative transportation

How Trump's Tariffs Threaten the Transition to Cleaner Energy

The trade war and tariffs are significantly impacting renewable energy costs and supply chains in the U.S.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

aircela machine converts air and water into gasoline

Aircela Machine creates fossil-free gas from air and water using renewable electricity.

Europe politics

fromTNW | Sustainability

'Electrotech' can sever Europe's reliance on fossil fuel imports

Europe can reduce fossil fuel imports significantly through electricity-based technologies like electric vehicles and heat pumps.

Trump's Tariffs Could Threaten His Energy Dominance' Agenda

Trump's tariffs threaten energy costs and global supply chains, affecting both fossil fuel and renewable energy sectors.

UK politics

UK windfall tax can fund switch to green jobs for North Sea oil workers report

Permanent windfall tax on oil and gas could finance green jobs for North Sea workers.

Cutting fossil fuel subsidies will provide additional funds for a low-carbon transition.

more#renewable-energy

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.

3 weeks ago

Non-profit organizations

World's largest banks pledged $869bn to fossil fuel firms in 2024, new report finds

Environment

UN expert urges criminalizing fossil fuel disinformation, banning lobbying

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.

3 weeks ago

Non-profit organizations

World's largest banks pledged $869bn to fossil fuel firms in 2024, new report finds

Environment

UN expert urges criminalizing fossil fuel disinformation, banning lobbying

more#climate-crisis

2 weeks ago

Trump promised riches from liquid gold' in the US. Now fossil fuel donors are benefiting

In the week following the Ferc decision, Warren's wealth increased by nearly 10%, showcasing the significant financial benefits stemming from the new administration's fossil fuel policies.

US politics

2 weeks ago

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

The plaintiff, Misti Leon, argues that fossil fuel companies not only knew about their harmful impact decades ago but also willfully contributed to worsening climate conditions.

Law

3 weeks ago

Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists

"This is a ban that we introduce because Russia has weaponised energy against us, because Russia has blackmailed member states in the EU and therefore they are not a trading partner that can be trusted."

Europe politics

#sustainability

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

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

Environment

Public affairs firms in Europe enable pollution by lobbying for big oil, says analysis

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

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.

Public affairs firms in Europe enable pollution by lobbying for big oil, says analysis

Public affairs firms in Europe are enabling pollution by lobbying for big oil, despite fossil fuel clients representing just 1% of their revenue.

more#sustainability

fromTechCrunch

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

#climate-activism

What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is hanging up the hi-vis'?

Just Stop Oil is ending its campaign after three years, highlighting a shift from protest to civil resistance in climate activism.

Non-profit organizations

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

Environment

Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put lives before profit' as campaigners target bank's AGM

Left-wing politics

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

What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is hanging up the hi-vis'?

Just Stop Oil is ending its campaign after three years, highlighting a shift from protest to civil resistance in climate activism.

Non-profit organizations

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

Environment

Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put lives before profit' as campaigners target bank's AGM

Left-wing politics

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

more#climate-activism

#environmental-impact

Europe news

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

SF politics

Offshore oil operation near Santa Barbara resumes production after 10 years

Europe news

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

more#environmental-impact

SF politics

Offshore oil operation near Santa Barbara resumes production after 10 years

#environmental-policy

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.

fromBusiness Matters

UK politics

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

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.

fromBusiness Matters

more#environmental-policy

UK politics

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

Europe politics

Why the EU's push to cut Russian energy ties is so difficult DW 05/07/2025

The EU aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027 amid criticism and challenges.

A dual-phase plan prohibits new contracts with Russian suppliers by 2025 and plans full elimination by 2027.

East Bay (California)

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Kumar: New Bay Area heating equipment standards will help us breathe easier - San Jose Spotlight

The Bay Area faces critical air quality challenges, with significant health impacts from pollution affecting vulnerable communities.

London politics

fromThe Walrus

As Global Climate Leadership Stumbles, Cities Are Stepping Up | The Walrus

Cities are emerging as key players in global climate action despite national setbacks.

Social justice

fromwww.aljazeera.com

This May Day, workers unite to make big polluters pay for climate damage

South Asia's informal workers unite to demand reparations from fossil fuel companies amidst growing climate injustice.

UK politics

Blair's net zero intervention invites scrutiny of his institute's donors

Tony Blair's scepticism over net zero policies raises questions about his ties to fossil fuels and the influence of his institute.