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Fossil Fuel Industry
Federal Workers Are Forced to Invest in Fossil Fuels. A New Bill Would End That.
The RESPOND Act and RISE Act together would help facilitate fossil-fuel-free pension plans for federal workers.
Fossil Fuel Industry Funds Racist Policing and Pollutes Communities of Color
Struggles for racial and environmental justice across the U.S. have a common enemy: the fossil fuel industry.
Corporations Are Bankrolling US Police Foundations Without Public Oversight
Police foundations across the country are partnering with corporations to raise money to supplement police budgets.
The Green New Deal Is the Key to Ending Forever Wars
Converting the energy grid to 100 percent renewables would cost $1.9 trillion less than the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Economic Experts Warn Climate Crisis Could Spur Financial Crash Like 2008
During a Senate hearing, experts testified that we risk an even larger economic crisis absent urgent climate policy.
Oil Executives Claim Halting Fossil Fuel Production Would Be “Criminal”
As public support for fossil fuels wanes, industry groups are continuing to push false claims to the public.
Wealthy Donors and Fossil Fuel Interests Pump Millions Into Super PACs for 2020
Fossil fuels companies and executives have contributed $18.8 million so far, with Koch Industries leading the pack.
Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies the Wrong Way Could End Up Hurting the Poor
Ending consumer subsidies would raise prices without lowering energy use enough to meaningfully reduce emissions.
Australia Is on Fire — Its Government Must Stop Denying Climate Crisis
I am a climate scientist. In Australia, I witnessed firsthand that the climate emergency has already arrived.
Members of Congress Own Up to $93 Million in Fossil Fuel Stocks
As dire climate change projections mount, one in four members of Congress is invested in oil, gas, or coal interests.