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Fossil Fuels
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.
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These Companies Plan to Expand Coal Power Worldwide by 43 Percent
More than 120 companies have plans to build new coal-fired plants increasing coal capacity by roughly 43 percent across the globe.
The Planet Is in Our Hands: Countering Trump’s Climate Crimes
We need a more drastic and rapid transformation of the world's energy system than what the Paris accord called for.
Utility CEOs Try to Rob Shareholders of Rights to Express Climate Concerns
The Business Roundtable is attempting to restrict shareholders' rights.