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Another Year of Fracking Failure in the UK

For years, Cuadrilla has ignored climate science, ignored the geology, and ignored local people and politicians. And despite millions being spent by naïve and belligerent investors, their efforts have resulted in a fracking failure.

Despite Climate Emergency, Shell Boss Still Thinks It’s “Legitimate to Invest” in Oil

At the end of the day, Shell still cares more about its shareholders than it does about society. It cares more about profit than it does people. It cares more about cash than a safe climate.

Dear Justin: You Can’t March for the Climate and Build Pipelines too

Trudeau was called a climate hypocrite back in June and he is being called a climate hypocrite now. As Greta says: listen to the science. We can’t build any more pipelines if we want a safe climate.

Denmark could be close to phasing out oil and gas extraction. Here’s why it would matter.

Last week we released a report outlining why Denmark can’t be a climate leader if it expands North Sea oil and gas production as planned.

The IEA’s Hidden Negative Emissions Gamble

For the IEA, real scenario reform will require more than risky emissions accounting tricks that punt the burden and costs of reducing emissions to future generations.

Solidarity with striking United Auto Workers

Oil Change International stands in solidarity with the striking United Auto Workers. We know that there can be no climate justice without good jobs and strong unions.

Big Polluters respond to Greta’s climate call with “woefully short” ambition

After the UN climate Summit, Andrew Steer, head of the World Resources Institute and a former World Bank official, said the Big Polluters fell “woefully short” of expectations. “Their lack of ambition stands in sharp contrast with the growing demand for action around the world.”

After UN Speech, Greta and Other Kids Launch Landmark Climate Lawsuit

Greta and 15 other young people have just filed what is being described as a "world-changing lawsuit" suing five of the world’s major carbon polluters for violating their rights as children.

Reflections on the #ClimateStrike…something felt different

No longer will our movement quiver in the face of the power of the fossil fuel industry. No longer will we let the politicians unwilling to stand up to those creating this crisis off the hook. No more weak pledges, no more vague promises or flowery statements.

“Together we are changing the world.” #climatestrike

Millions of people are marching and striking in over 150 countries. Today is going to be the biggest climate protest in history. Today, we make history. And tomorrow will be different. Business as usual will be no more.