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Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Leading the US and EU Into Industrial Decline
We must reject the argument that climate protection is a burden on the economy, says energy expert Hans-Josef Fell.
Oil Companies Are Key Partners in Trump’s Imperial Plans for Latin America
Stocks in ExxonMobil, Halliburton, and ConocoPhillips surged the day after Trump’s illegal attack on Venezuela.
Venezuelan Oil Brought to US Would Be Refined in Black Gulf Coast Communities
Residents say US control of Venezuela’s heavy crude will worsen environmental racism along the Gulf.
Trump’s Kidnapping of Maduro May Benefit Corporations That Are Suing Venezuela
A government installed by the US may be more willing to act in favor of corporate plaintiffs alleging financial damages.
Fracking Industry Executives Are Salivating Over the AI Data Center Boom
Data centers are driving a surge in the construction of power generation facilities involving fracked gas.
As Electricity Bills Rise, Activists Are Demanding Public Control of Utilities
“Public power” organizers are pushing for democratized control and truly public ownership of our energy system.
As Towns and Cities Fight Off Data Centers, Calls Grow for a National Moratorium
The battle to build new data centers has pitted communities across the country against Silicon Valley.
Coal Miners Were Poised to Win Key Safety Protections. Then Trump Showed Up.
After courting coal miners during his campaign, Trump has left a trail of broken promises.
Trump’s Embrace of Natural Gas Exports Is Driving Up Energy Bills for Consumers
US households paid $124 more on natural gas in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
This Ojibwe Band Is Suing to Stop a Pipeline From Polluting Their Wetland Home
The suit targets a federal permit for Enbridge’s Line 5, which the tribe says puts treaty-protected resources at risk.