UK company directors may be liable for climate impacts, say lawyers Legal experts say directors could face personal claims for failing to consider how businesses affect nature The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024
Gulf Coast petrochemical growth draws billions in tax breaks despite pollution violations A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas. The Texas Tribune · Mar 15, 2024
Revealed: How the global oil industry is fueling Israel’s war on Gaza Analysis shows how jets and tanks are being kept fueled despite interim ICJ ruling warning Israel to prevent genocidal acts The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2024
Shell waters down emissions cut pledge despite crucial climate decade Energy company now says it aims for 15-20% reduction by 2030, rather than previous target of 20% The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024
Shell CEO paid £7.9 million for 2023 Attention from campaign groups focused on executive pay while City eyes outlook for dividends Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2024
EU Digital Markets Act takes aim at Big Tech's monopolistic practices The EU's landmark tech regulation known as the DMA takes effect at 11:59 pm Thursday, ushering in significant changes for social media platforms, internet browsers and operating systems. The head of the US Federal Reserve signals rate cuts will have to wait for summer, and Nigerians want Shell to clean… France 24 · Mar 7, 2024
2023 Toyota Mirai Gets $40,000 Cash Incentive, Is Now Dirt Cheap Toyota is offering steep discounts on the Mirai after Shell closed its hydrogen refueling stations in California. InsideEVs · Mar 1, 2024
Shell's US Solar Unit Initiates Asset Sale Process Shell's US solar unit selling assets to focus on renewable energy investments and sustainability. Top News · Feb 29, 2024
First Thing: Anti-abortion mega-donors pour money into Alabama supreme court race Organization affiliated with Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein spends more than half a million dollars on candidate who believes life begins at fertilization. Plus, Michigan anti-war campaign hails huge vote tally The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024
Activists Urge Nigeria To Delay Shell's Asset Sale Activists and environmental groups oppose Shell's sale of onshore assets in Nigeria's Niger Delta, citing environmental concerns and urging resolution befo... Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Shell must clean up pollution before it leaves Niger delta, report says Firm told it must take responsibility for toxic legacy of pollution and safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
The New Hydrogen Honda CR-V Has A Rechargeable Battery The only fuel-cell passenger vehicle made in America also has a battery pack. Motor1 · Feb 27, 2024
‘A Trojan horse of legitimacy’: Shell launches a ‘climate tech’ startup advertising jobs in oil and gas Onward touts a vision of a ‘clean energy future’, but experts say ventures like this are part of fossil fuel firms’ greenwashing plan The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2024
Montane Solution Jacket review: tackling a big problem for the eco-conscious hiker Montane ditches harmful PFCs, virgin materials and water-intensive dyeing processes for an attempt at a more sustainable shield against the weather Advnture · Feb 24, 2024
Motorsport · Feb 23, 2024 Sunoco returns to F1 with Sauber after 48-year absence Its logos will be seen on the Swiss team's C44 and on the overalls of drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu at the Miami and Las Vegas GPs, while its parent company Energy Transfer will be featured in Austin.
Reason · Feb 21, 2024 Government Is Snooping on Your Phone Many apps collect data that is then accessed by outside entities. Should you care?
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024 World’s largest oil companies have made $281bn profit since invasion of Ukraine Global Witness says the five ‘super-majors’ are the ‘main winners of the war’ while many struggle to heat their homes
International Business Times · Feb 14, 2024 World Demand For Liquefied Natural Gas Jumps 50% By 2040: Shell British energy group Shell on Wednesday forecast that world demand for liquefied natural gas would jump more than 50 percent by 2040, fuelled by China dumping coal.
InsideEVs · Feb 9, 2024 Shell Is Immediately Closing All Of Its California Hydrogen Stations The oil giant is one of the big players in hydrogen globally, but even it can't make its operations work here. All seven of its California stations will close immediately.
International Business Times UK · Feb 3, 2024 Shell Reports 2023 Profits of $28.25 Billion Amid Market Shifts The company's shift towards trading more in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increased production offset reduced earnings from refining and oil trading, along with higher operating costs.
Reason · Feb 2, 2024 Study Funded by Shell Convinced Pennsylvania To Give Shell $1.6 Billion Tax Break The tax credits currently rank as the largest subsidy in state history.
International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024 Shell Profit Tumbles On Lower Oil Prices Shell said Thursday that its net profit more than halved to $19.4 billion in 2023 on lower energy prices, after rocketing to a record peak the previous year following the Ukraine conflict.
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024 FTSE 100 Live 1 February: Stocks close lower after Bank of England interest rate hold, BT shares fall Dividend-paying Meta Platforms led the way for the Magnificent Seven last night after the Facebook owner reported a trebling of quarterly profits.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 Shell to raise dividends again despite 30% fall in annual profits Plan to raise shareholder payouts by 4% follows surprise $7.3bn profit in final quarter despite fall in gas prices
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 Bank of England governor says ‘things are moving in the right direction’ after leaving interest rates on hold – as it happened BoE policymakers were split three ways over interest rate decision, as Andrew Bailey says Bank needs to be more confident that inflation will fall and stay low