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Fossil Fuel Giants Have Sued States for Over $443 Billion Under Trade Deals
Critics say the companies are weaponizing provisions to siphon money from public budgets that are already stretched.
Past 4 Years Have Been Hottest on Record, UN Meteorological Organization Finds
The alarming climate report was released on the opening day of the COP31 climate conference.
Activists Hope Midterm Wins Set the Stage for Renewed Energy and Climate Policy
Environmental advocates point out voters are angry at Big Oil, which is making record profits while families struggle.
California’s New Balcony Solar Bill Isn’t a Victory — It’s a Compromise
Plug-in balcony solar panels can never match the booming rooftop solar movement that state utility regulators derailed.
Long-Awaited Climate Change Case Finally Goes to Court in Canada
The outcome could prove persuasive in other climate litigation or spur new cases.
Data Center Near Yellowstone River Would Cause “Irreparable Harm,” Activist Says
The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council voted to ban data centers, but the Apsáalooke have yet to take a position.
Mafia Diplomacy Will Continue After Kimberly Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle’s mission in Greece — to push fossil fuels — is also playing out in the US with a permitting reform bill.
Aging Coal Plants Turn Into a Midterm Fight Over Energy Costs
Climate and energy battles are running through campaigns in Michigan, Colorado, Indiana, and beyond.
Rule Lets Fossil Fuel Companies “Unintentionally” Kill Polar Bears and Walruses
The Trump administration's rule change was a major priority for the Alaska Oil and Gas Association.
New Documents Expose Exxon’s Attempt to Suppress Damning Climate Evidence
A paper from 1992 shows the oil company anticipating how the melting of Arctic ice sheets could impact its bottom line.