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Trump’s Appalling Address to the Nation Exposed Yet Another Dark Side to the U.S. Oil and Gas Boom: War

Less than two weeks into the assault on Iran, Trump stated on social media that “the United States is the largest oil producer in the world, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money.” Nothing says “America First” better than decimating the global economy while boasting about turning a profit. 

People gather in NYC to protest Trump's aggression in Venezuela.

El arrebato imprudente de Trump por el poder, la riqueza y el petróleo en Venezuela

Se trata, sin ambigüedades, de imperialismo impulsado por los combustibles fósiles. 

People gather in NYC to protest Trump's aggression in Venezuela.

Trump’s reckless grab for power, riches, and oil in Venezuela

This is fossil-fueled imperialism, plain and simple.

COP30 Week One Wrap Up

The path to 1.5ºC depends on what’s decided here in Belém and whether the world will stand with people or polluters.

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Shell Shocked Land — new documentary to remember the Ogoni 9

After thirty years, the fight for environmental justice is as strong as ever in the Niger Delta.

Oil Change International Response to the Interception and Abduction of the Global Sumud Flotilla

Oil Change International is in solidarity with all those who took part in the Sumud flotilla, and with the Palestinian people enduring genocide and displacement. We call for the immediate release of those still detained, an immediate end to Israel’s military assault and blockade, the protection of humanitarian aid deliveries, and an end to the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Wet’suwet’en Chief Na’Moks looking out at the destruction caused by the CGL pipeline.

“Our Land, Our Law”: First Nation Leaders Demand Accountability for Human Rights Violations Fueled by Japan-Funded LNG Canada Project

Wet’suwet’en First Nation hereditary leaders filed a formal complaint against the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for financing LNG Canada, a massive fossil gas project that depends on a pipeline built without their consent, on their unceded land. Despite these violations, the project was completed and recently began commercial operation. 

DRC in Flames, Big Oil in Fortune

Congo's vital rainforest and peatlands are to face destruction from 52 new oil blocks. This plunder is likely to fuel conflict and displacement, enriching Big Oil Companies and complicit leaders. The DRC cannot be a sacrifice zone. We need to protect this lifeline.

Solidarity With Madleen Freedom Flotilla

OCI stands in solidarity with all those who were sailing on board the Madleen as part of the Freedom Flotilla, and calls for their immediate and unconditional release from the Israeli military.

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New threats to our movement, but we won’t back down

The Trump administration’s targeting of funders and donation platforms is a blatant attempt to isolate civil society and silence dissent.