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Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Higher energy bills, asthma, and a handout to fossil fuel: Why Trump's plan to bring back coal plants is a terrible idea

The Trump administration is considering using emergency powers to restart retired coal plants, risking environmental and economic consequences.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change

Chris Wright critiques Biden's energy policies, advocating for a pivot towards increased fossil fuel production and criticizing renewable energy limitations.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US climate cuts will cost the public DW 03/18/2025

Trump signed executive orders rolling back climate policies and halting offshore wind energy projects, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use

Last year marked unprecedented global temperatures and rising energy demand linked to increased use of fossil fuels, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Higher energy bills, asthma, and a handout to fossil fuel: Why Trump's plan to bring back coal plants is a terrible idea

The Trump administration is considering using emergency powers to restart retired coal plants, risking environmental and economic consequences.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change

Chris Wright critiques Biden's energy policies, advocating for a pivot towards increased fossil fuel production and criticizing renewable energy limitations.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US climate cuts will cost the public DW 03/18/2025

Trump signed executive orders rolling back climate policies and halting offshore wind energy projects, prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use

Last year marked unprecedented global temperatures and rising energy demand linked to increased use of fossil fuels, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

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.
more#renewable-energy
#environmental-policy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US energy industry's climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say

Oil and gas companies are retracting climate commitments, prioritizing fossil fuel investments over earlier climate pledges.
European startups
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Twenty companies account for over 40% of all CO emitted by the global fossil fuel sector

20 fossil fuel companies contributed 40.8% of global CO emissions in 2023; 16 are state-owned entities.
China's state-owned companies alone emitted 23% of global CO emissions this year.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fossil fuel companies get direct email line to Trump for exemption requests

Trump's EPA enables fossil fuel firms to evade air pollution laws by emailing for exemptions, raising serious public health concerns.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

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.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US energy industry's climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say

Oil and gas companies are retracting climate commitments, prioritizing fossil fuel investments over earlier climate pledges.
European startups
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Twenty companies account for over 40% of all CO emitted by the global fossil fuel sector

20 fossil fuel companies contributed 40.8% of global CO emissions in 2023; 16 are state-owned entities.
China's state-owned companies alone emitted 23% of global CO emissions this year.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fossil fuel companies get direct email line to Trump for exemption requests

Trump's EPA enables fossil fuel firms to evade air pollution laws by emailing for exemptions, raising serious public health concerns.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

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.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

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#environmental-policy
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity, threatening future climate litigation

Fossil fuel interests are attempting to evade climate accountability litigation, raising concerns among environmental advocates.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects an Effort to Block States From Suing Oil Giants

Supreme Court allows climate-related lawsuits against oil companies to proceed.
Republican attorneys general aimed to block lawsuits filed by Democratic states.
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate change lawsuits in Democratic-led states

The Supreme Court declined to block climate change lawsuits from Democratic states against fossil fuel companies, signaling a setback for Republican states' intervention.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's drill, baby, drill' agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas

Trump advocates for increased fossil fuel extraction to maintain global dependency on these energy sources.
World news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The 36 companies responsible for HALF the world's carbon emissions

A few corporations are accountable for the majority of global pollution, raising urgent calls for accountability and climate action.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Will the Shift to Clean Power Continue Under Trump?

Trump administration policies undermine climate efforts by promoting fossil fuels and cutting clean energy support.
Market dynamics favor continued growth in clean energy investments despite political challenges.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity, threatening future climate litigation

Fossil fuel interests are attempting to evade climate accountability litigation, raising concerns among environmental advocates.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects an Effort to Block States From Suing Oil Giants

Supreme Court allows climate-related lawsuits against oil companies to proceed.
Republican attorneys general aimed to block lawsuits filed by Democratic states.
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate change lawsuits in Democratic-led states

The Supreme Court declined to block climate change lawsuits from Democratic states against fossil fuel companies, signaling a setback for Republican states' intervention.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's drill, baby, drill' agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas

Trump advocates for increased fossil fuel extraction to maintain global dependency on these energy sources.
World news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The 36 companies responsible for HALF the world's carbon emissions

A few corporations are accountable for the majority of global pollution, raising urgent calls for accountability and climate action.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Will the Shift to Clean Power Continue Under Trump?

Trump administration policies undermine climate efforts by promoting fossil fuels and cutting clean energy support.
Market dynamics favor continued growth in clean energy investments despite political challenges.
more#climate-change
#environmental-impact
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Under Trump's emergency order, this pipeline through the Great Lakes wetlands could get fast-tracked

fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Under Trump's emergency order, this pipeline through the Great Lakes wetlands could get fast-tracked

more#environmental-impact
#climate-activism
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A new phase': why climate activists are turning to sabotage instead of protest

Climate activists are now advocating for sabotage against corporations contributing to climate change due to the ineffectiveness of traditional protest methods.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A new phase': why climate activists are turning to sabotage instead of protest

Climate activists are now advocating for sabotage against corporations contributing to climate change due to the ineffectiveness of traditional protest methods.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
more#climate-activism
#trump-administration
US politics
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago

Trump Pushes His Fossil Fuel-Focused Energy Agenda in State of the Union Speech

Trump emphasizes fossil fuel production and criticizes climate change efforts.
Declares energy emergency, plans to ramp up critical minerals and gas pipeline developement.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

We Hear You, Mr. President:' The World Lines Up to Buy American Gas

Global demand for American liquefied natural gas is increasing as other countries respond to U.S. trade policies.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
US politics

ANOTHER Congressional Investigation For Biglaw Firms Capitulating To Donald Trump - Above the Law

US politics
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
2 months ago

Trump Pushes His Fossil Fuel-Focused Energy Agenda in State of the Union Speech

Trump emphasizes fossil fuel production and criticizes climate change efforts.
Declares energy emergency, plans to ramp up critical minerals and gas pipeline developement.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

We Hear You, Mr. President:' The World Lines Up to Buy American Gas

Global demand for American liquefied natural gas is increasing as other countries respond to U.S. trade policies.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
US politics

ANOTHER Congressional Investigation For Biglaw Firms Capitulating To Donald Trump - Above the Law

more#trump-administration
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago

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.
#climate-policy
NYC politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court

A recent court ruling supports New York City's gas ban, bolstering efforts for electrification in buildings and encouraging other cities to act.
London politics
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

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

Cities are emerging as key players in global climate action despite national setbacks.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court

A recent court ruling supports New York City's gas ban, bolstering efforts for electrification in buildings and encouraging other cities to act.
London politics
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

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

Cities are emerging as key players in global climate action despite national setbacks.
more#climate-policy
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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.
#sustainability
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

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
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Climate observatory with edge over satellites faces DOGE ax DW 04/04/2025

The Mauna Loa Observatory is vital for climate science, monitoring atmospheric CO2 levels since 1958.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Democrats Propose More Bad Bitcoin And Crypto Regulation

As New York is a leader in crypto regulation, its BitLicense could serve as a framework for federal legislation, however, this idea presents significant concerns.
NYC politics
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The FBI Is Investigating Attacks on Tesla as 'Domestic Terrorism.' Here's Why That Matters

Companies have previously collaborated with law enforcement during protests, gaining access to privileged information and direct influence.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Greenpeace loss will embolden big oil and gas to pursue protesters: No one will feel safe'

A court ruling against Greenpeace may encourage oil and gas companies to legally challenge environmental protests further.
Environment
fromNature
2 months ago

What is stopping a complete switch to clean energy?

Global energy investment exceeded $3 trillion in 2024, with clean energy receiving two-thirds of funding, highlighting a shift towards lower carbon emissions.
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