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Keystone XL’s Death Is a Huge Climate Win — and a Sign of Oil’s Decline
“Terminate your fossil fuel projects now -- or a relentless mass movement will stop them,” a 350.org activist warned.
The World Trade Organization Is Threatening Vaccine Equity and Climate Goals
A 1994 WTO agreement has enabled a few large companies to control most of the intellectual property rights in the world.
Dutch Court Orders Shell to Cut Carbon Emissions by 2030 in Landmark Ruling
Climate advocates say the ruling is the first of its kind and could have far-reaching consequences for the oil industry.
Report by Influential Global Energy Body Urges No New Fossil Fuel Projects
The International Energy Association’s report recommended drastic changes to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Over 50 Democrats Support $8 Billion Fund for USPS to Electrify Its Fleet
The Democrats’ proposal would take the agency’s vehicles one step closer to Joe Biden’s goal of a fully electric fleet.
Progressives Introduce Huge Climate Bill That Rivals Biden Infrastructure Plan
The bill would create over 15 million jobs a year and confront environmental racism.
Biden Opens Climate Summit With Pledge to Cut US Emissions in Half by 2030
Activists say the target isn’t ambitious enough to put the U.S. and the world on track to curbing dangerous warming.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ed Markey Reintroduce the Green New Deal
In the two years since they last introduced the resolution, it has become a crucial goal post in climate politics.
AOC, Sanders Are Reintroducing Their Green New Deal for Public Housing Bill
The progressives’ bill calls for investing over $100 billion in public housing over the next decade.
Bernie Sanders Invites Oil Executives to Testify at Hearing on Climate Crisis
The federal government provides fossil fuel companies with $15 billion in direct subsidies each year.