Joe Biden just did the rarest thing in US politics: he stood up to the oil industry The Biden administration suspended new permits for natural gas terminals. Can we see more of this kind of backbone? The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2024
Sliding doors: cabinet papers reveal how close Coalition came to endorsing emissions trading in 2003 The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme before abruptly changing course The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023
Rajasthan announces Ujjwala Yojana’s LPG cylinder supply at ₹450 Rajasthan BJP govt. announces supply of LPG cylinders to Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries at ₹450 each, benefiting 76 lakh BPL families. The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023
All schemes of the previous government will continue, Madhya Pradesh CM says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that all schemes of his predecessor, Shivraj Singh Chouhan would be continued by his government. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
New, stronger climate proposal released at COP28, but doesn't quite call for fossil fuel phase-out Official provide a somewhat stronger and revamped proposal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use to negotiators at the United Nations-led climate summit known as COP28 The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
Is Climate Change Going Back to the Supreme Court? (Minnesota Edition) [UPDATED] The justices are considering whether to grant certiorari in Minnesota's lawsuit against energy companies. Reason · Dec 11, 2023
'Urgency Of Action': Pressure Grows For COP28 Climate Deal UN climate talks negotiators were under growing pressure on Sunday as the deadline nears to strike a new global deal aimed at keeping global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2023
Why is the phase-out of fossil fuels the biggest flashpoint at Cop28? The issue dominating the climate talks may appear to be a simple scientific one but is in fact complex and deeply political The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023
After day of rest at climate summit, COP28 negotiators turn back to fossil fuels The United Nations climate conference is opening its final week with negotiators expected to zoom in on the future of fossil fuels on a dangerously warming planet The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
COP28 head denies climate change truths Sultan Al Jaber wrongly claimed that phasing out fossil fuels would not help reach the planet climate change goals Salon · Dec 4, 2023
Leaders of world’s major cities call for phase-out of fossil fuels As Cop28 conference begins, letter to heads of state from the C40 group says fossil fuels era must end The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
‘Carbon mega bomb’: climate experts urge Biden to block gas export hub Despite pressure from environmentalists to halt Louisiana construction, the US president touts gas exports to Europe The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2023
Why was Greta Thunberg arrested? Climate activist appears in court over London protest The climate change activist was arrested in October 2023 after she joined in the Fossil Free London protest Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023
FT exposé on Adani Group ‘inflating fuel costs’: Not quite front-page news in India On October 9, the Adani Group warned of an upcoming exposé on its operations by Financial Times – a “renewed attempt” to “rehash old and baseless allegations to tarnish the name and standing of the Adani Group”. Newslaundry · Oct 13, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023 Battersea Power Station footfall tops estimates as Londoners flock to £9 billion development Entries and exits to Battersea Power Station Underground Station have more than doubled year-on-year, exceeding 8 million taps in and out over the past 12 months
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023 Mark McGowan phone call allegation puts fossil fuel influence in WA under spotlight Former premier’s behaviour, if true, is ‘certainly improper’ and ‘ethically questionable’ and shows power of oil and gas interests, Carmen Lawrence says
Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2023 California sues oil giants alleging ‘climate risks deception’: Report Five oil majors are accused of downplaying the risks posed by fossil fuels since the 1950s, The New York Times reports.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023 Put a moratorium on CO2 pipeline construction While it is true that pipelines are nothing new, a proposed one is larger and more complex than any in existence.
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 Judge tosses charges against executive in South Carolina nuclear debacle, but case may not be over A judge has ordered criminal charges dropped against the final executive accused of lying about problems building two nuclear reactors in South Carolina that were abandoned without generating a watt of power
AAP · Jul 21, 2023 Gas lobby ad found misleading for 'cleaner' claims Australia's peak oil and gas lobby has modified its latest ad campaign after its claim gas was "cleaner" breached industry standards.
The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023 Trials on for Chennai’s first batch of piped natural gas connections to an apartment Trial has begun at 55 houses at an apartment in Anna Nagar in Chennai for the supply of piped natural gas (PNG).
Salon · Jun 27, 2023 Alito wife's deal raises ethics concerns Alito’s wife has an agreement to receive nearly a quarter of the oil and gas sales from the lease
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023 Climate campaigner takes Surrey oil drilling case to supreme court Sarah Finch’s challenge to plans to allow oil well hinges on wider environmental impact of fossil fuels
The Texas Tribune · Apr 13, 2023 A plan for Texas to build its own power plants could cost $7 billion more than expected The plants would be activated during emergencies. Lawmakers haven’t decided whether to pay for them through state funds or higher charges to electricity customers.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 5, 2023 Bills aimed at adding more natural gas power to Texas grid clear Senate Critics say the bills could lead to untold billions in added costs to customers and minimal benefits while ignoring needed efforts to reduce electricity demand.