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Iran and the West clash over IAEA report on Fordow nuclear plant

The latest row comes as the IAEA chief hopes for progress in a potential visit to Tehran in February.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2023

Editorial: Big Oil reaps record profits while the planet burns. California should curb its greed

Chevron, Shell, Exxon Mobil and other oil companies made more money than ever in 2022, showing just how massive a windfall they reaped as surging gas prices made it a struggle for drivers to afford filling up.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 4, 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be drawn on the future of NSW PEP-11 gas project

On the campaign trail ahead of the NSW election, Anthony Albanese refuses to be drawn on the future of a gas licence after a decision to cancel it by Scott Morrison triggered legal action.

ABC News · Feb 4, 2023

Europe is set to ban Russian oil products, the latest strike on the Kremlin war chest

Starting Sunday, the EU will prohibit imports of Russian gasoline, diesel and other products from Russian refineries used throughout Europe.

WEKU · Feb 3, 2023

UAE oil company employees given roles in office hosting Cop28

Exclusive: at least 12 officials at body hosting Cop28 appear to have come straight from fossil fuel industry

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023

The man in charge of how the US spends $400bn to shift away from fossil fuels

The Department of Energy’s loan programs office was ‘essentially dormant’, says Jigar Shah, its head – but now it’s ready to bankroll clean energy projects

The Guardian - US · Feb 3, 2023

Over 11,000 Nigerians file complaint against oil giant Shell over pollution

In tonight's edition: More than 11,000 Nigerians sue oil giant Shell over pollution, damage caused by oil spills and loss of livelihood. Also, we speak to Kyle Walter, Head of US Investigations at Logically, about Russia's social media campaign to push pro-Kremlin messages on the continent. Finally, South Sudan gears…

France 24 · Feb 2, 2023

Shell company directors earned enough in 2021 to pay 390 nurses, as firm sees record profits

A look at those leading the oil and gas firm as it enjoys the largest profits in its 115-year-history

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Shell’s lack of ambition is maddening: it’s time to speed up transition to renewables

Even on the company’s broader metric, the greener stuff came out at only one-third of total expenditure

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023

Sizewell C nuclear plant will not harm the nature reserve next to it

Letter: Julia Pyke says the project is not ‘on top of’ the RSPB wetland reserve, and there will not take any land from it

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023