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BP to review North Sea investments following windfall tax announcement

Company says it will look at levy’s impact after CEO previously stated no projects would be mothballed

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

Shell/Pennzoil expands Penske deal in NASCAR and IndyCar

Shell/Pennzoil has extended its relationship with Team Penske in NASCAR and greatly expanded its involvement in the NTT IndyCar Series.

Motorsport · May 26, 2022

Sunak’s package fails to tackle the true cause of UK inflation: shameless profiteering

The fact is, the price cap on energy bills is still going up – and this is a political choice, says James Meadway of the Progressive Economy Forum

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

Oil-rich Niger Delta still ‘land of misery’: Goldman Prize winner

Chima Williams was recognised for his role in helping oil communities win a 13-year-old case against Shell at The Hague.

Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022

What is a windfall tax and how would it work? Windfall tax explained as energy companies announce huge profits and bills soar

There are increasing calls for a one-off tax on massive firms such as BP and Shell to tackle the cost of living crisis

Wales Online · May 25, 2022

How two Goldman prize winners won landmark rulings in Dutch courts

Marjan Minnesma’s legal fight forced the Dutch government to cut emissions and sparked other climate lawsuits

The Guardian - US · May 25, 2022

Do not work for ‘climate wreckers’, UN head tells graduates

António Guterres says young people should tackle climate crisis by using talent to deliver a renewable future

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022

What is a windfall tax? How it works as energy giants announce record profits

The Tory government reluctantly introduced a windfall tax on ballooning oil and gas profits, but critics say it should be tightened to produce more help for struggling families

Daily Mirror · May 24, 2022

Shell consultant quits over oil and gas giant's 'extreme harm' to planet

A SENIOR consultant at oil and gas giant Shell has announced her resignation from the company over its "disregard" for the climate…

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2022

Extinction Rebellion activists storm meeting held by oil giant Shell

Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists stormed a meeting of energy giant Shell in London on Tuesday morning forcing it to be put on hold.

Evening Standard · May 24, 2022