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Democrats Add $775 Million Oil and Gas Subsidy to Bill After Lobbyist Campaign
The subsidy was added on behalf of coal baron Sen. Joe Manchin, who opposed a methane fee proposal.
Democrats Will Subpoena Big Oil to Force Disclosure of Climate Denial Campaigns
The subpoenas will force the companies to turn in internal documents on their strategies to block climate action.
Shell CEO Refuses to Recognize Climate Crisis as “Existential Threat” in Hearing
“Some of us have to actually live the future that you all are setting on fire,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Fossil Fuel CEOs Will Testify About Role in Climate Denial Before Congress
This will be the first time big oil CEOs testify before Congress about the companies' roles in spreading climate denial.
In Anti-Reconciliation Blitz, Exxon Spent $275,000 on Facebook Ads in One Week
The fossil fuel industry already receives massive amounts of subsidies from the government.
Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna Urge Axing Fossil Fuel Subsidies From Reconciliation
The lawmakers point out that nearly all value gained from subsidies goes straight to fossil fuel companies’ profits.
Biden Administration Shuns IPCC Report in Argument to Expand Offshore Drilling
Biden's all-talk-and-no-action approach to the existential threat of climate change has frustrated climate advocates.
Big Oil’s Tactics to Delay Climate Action Are the New Climate Denialism
Researchers say the fossil fuel industry has a new tool to delay efforts to curb emissions: a “social justice” strategy.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Lived in Areas Affected by Weather Disaster This Summer
This summer’s climate disasters have been particularly fierce, showing growing urgency for action on the climate crisis.
It’s Not Just Manchin: Top House Energy Democrat Also Has Fossil Fuel Conflicts
House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone benefits from investments in large U.S. greenhouse gas polluters.