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Fossil Fuels
As Hurricanes Intensify, So Does Resistance to Big Oil in the Gulf
Activists demand a just transition away from fossil fuels.
Who’s Behind Fossil Fuel Extraction? It’s Not Just Republicans
Elected officials on both sides are beholden to Big Oil.
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Federal Lawmakers Buck Home States to Promote Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration
A bill would do an end run around the will of governors and coastal communities.
Environmental Crisis Unfolding in Houston as Oil and Chemical Industry Spew Toxic Pollutants Into Air
Harvey has brought damage to many refineries.
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.
Rover Pipeline Problems Continue in Ohio and Michigan
Ohio's Rover pipeline project faces problems, with more spills of drilling mud and ongoing questions about diesel fuel contamination.
Yet Another Koch Cadet Hired to Push Fossil Fuels at Trump’s Energy Department
The Koch brothers have landed yet another of their fossil fuel think tank veterans in the Trump administration's Department of Energy.
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.
“Talk Is Cheap”: G20 Told to End Public Subsidy of All Dirty Fuels by 2020
A new report reveals that public financing by the wealthiest governments belies stated commitments to Paris climate goals.