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Fossil Fuels
As Florida Floods, Insurance Industry Reaps What It Sowed Backing Fossil Fuels
As climate change intensifies the violence of storms like Hurricane Helene, the industry is in a self-induced crisis.
Study Finds Wealth Tax, Oil Subsidy Phaseout Could Generate $5T for Climate
The new report was released as world leaders gathered in New York City for UN General Assembly talks.
Fossil Fuel Industry Disproportionately Harms Low-Income Women, Women of Color
Six key issues impacting women are highlighted in a new report, including health outcomes and environmental racism.
Company Operating Exploded Pipeline in Texas Has Faced Major Climate Protests
Energy Transfer sued Greenpeace and Water Protectors over anti-pipeline protests at Standing Rock in 2016.
Flooding Displaces Many in Europe as Death Toll Grows and Others Remain Missing
Meanwhile, calls mount for Big Oil to pay for climate destruction as the region reels from flood damage.
Climate Crisis Is the Defining Issue of Our Time. Where Was It at the Debate?
In praising fossil fuels alongside clean energy, Kamala Harris echoed past Republican talking points.
Leak at CO2 Injection Facility Raises Alarm Over Dangers of Carbon Capture Tech
Environmental advocates say the technology offers a false climate solution while also endangering frontline communities.
This Company Said It Was Going Green. It Sells as Much Fossil Fuel as Before.
Oregon’s NW Natural has more retail gas customers than ever. It supplies them little, if any, renewable natural gas.
As Harris Rejects Fracking Ban, Will Anyone Listen to What Pennsylvanians Want?
Pundits and politicians act like boosting fracking is key to winning votes in Pennsylvania, but polls suggest otherwise.
Here’s How the Fossil Fuel Industry Infiltrates and Influences Higher Education
There are dozens of programs and even entire schools across the country funded by the fossil fuel industry.