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Outrage after “Cancer Alley” activists face terrorism charges for anti-plastics stunt

“We will not stand by as law enforcement and a toxic chemical company from Taiwan attempt to scare, silence, and intimidate us. We will not be silent.”

Oil and gas news & insights: Week of May 4

OCI is producing weekly news and resources updates for allies as part of our response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Oil and gas news & insights: Week of April 20

OCI is producing weekly news and resources updates for allies as part of our response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Oil and gas news & insights: Week of April 13

OCI is producing weekly news and resources updates for allies as part of our response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Our Statement on the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

We are in the midst of a global crisis. COVID-19 has put the health, livelihoods, homes, and safety of billions at risk. At Oil Change International we are reorienting our work at this critical time to respond to the needs of this moment.

Alaska: BP’s Exit Leaves a Melting Arctic & Toxic Legacy

BP is selling what it once called its "Jewel in the Crown", its Alaskan operations. But it leaves a toxic legacy..

90% of studies on fracking find “association with harm or potential harm.”

“There is no regulatory framework for fracking that will keep the toxins out of air and water, or will protect the climate from carbon and methane releases. It can’t be done. It can’t be made safe. Like lead paint, we finally have to ban it."

Coast Guard responders “harmed by chemicals used to clean up BP’s spill”

A new study on Coast Guard workers who responded to the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 finds increased levels of exposure to toxic disperants led to a higher prevalence of coughing, shortness of breath, and more reporting of wheezing, skin rashes, vomiting and diarrhea.

Row over Earthquakes Caused by Shell & Exxon’s Operations Escalates in Holland

Shell and its joint partner Exxon look set for further confrontation with the Dutch government over a series of small earthquakes that have plagued its operations for years in the north of the country.