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Fossil Fuel Industry
Move to Open US Atlantic Coast to Oil Drilling Meets Increased Opposition
This is a fight that began long before Trump.
Who’s Behind Fossil Fuel Extraction? It’s Not Just Republicans
Elected officials on both sides are beholden to Big Oil.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Lead to Massive Health Costs
The fossil fuel subsidies paid to the industry that exploits them is a fraction of their cost to people's health in the rich world.
Documenting Electric Utilities’ Early Knowledge and Ongoing Deception on Climate Change
Despite early knowledge about climate change, electric utilities have continued to invest heavily in fossil fuel energy and misleading information.
Banks Have Cut Funding for Fossil Fuels Projects 22 Percent
Activist groups say that's not enough: There's no resting, even after divestment victories.
Utility CEOs Try to Rob Shareholders of Rights to Express Climate Concerns
The Business Roundtable is attempting to restrict shareholders' rights.
Sacrifice Zones: Fossil Fuels Lay Waste to Iconic Landscapes
A rash of proposals have surfaced in communities throughout the Northwest to export vast amounts of fossil fuels to Asian markets.
Dakota Access Oil Starts Flowing on Day of Trump’s Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
The manufacturer of the pipeline said Thursday morning that the vessel is now “in commercial service.”
Fossil Fuel Companies Spend Big to Boost GOP in Heated Special Elections for Congress
With Trump and his cabinet already in their pockets, energy companies are seeking more friends in Georgia and Montana.
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The Wrong Way to Debunk Trump’s Pipeline Jobs Claims
Here's how not to dispel fossil fuel industry talking points.