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How Fossil Fuel Companies Profit from Genocide 

Speaking at COP29 today, experts on the intersection of fossil fuels and justice in Palestine highlighted how multiple systems of oppression converge to perpetuate violence against communities in Palestine.

Letter to CEOs: Insurers Must End Support for New Oil and Gas Projects to Meet Climate Targets

Insurers must end all support for new oil and gas projects in order to meet international climate targets, NGOs supporting the Unfriend Coal / Insure Our Future campaign say in a letter to CEOs released today.

Report: South Africa Continues to Bankroll Billions in Fossil Fuels

Poor transparency from DBSA, IDC, and ECIC means support for oil, gas, and coal likely higher than the ZAR 2.2 billion a year on record

Hundreds of Climate Groups Endorse Movement for Black Lives Demands and Week of Action

More than 250 climate and environmental organizations today released letter of solidarity with the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) demands and week of action.

Study shows wealthy countries must begin a managed phase-out of fossil fuels

As the oil and gas sector experiences a chaotic decline during COVID-19, a new peer-reviewed study outlines how policymakers can plan for a more resilient future through an equitable phase-out of production.

As Sea Port Oil Terminal comment period closes, advocates submit tens of thousands of comments opposed

Local residents and concerned advocates submitted over 38,000 comments in opposition to the project, highlighting the risk that SPOT project poses to waterways, endangered species, public health, local economies, and the global climate

International Groups: Japan Must Not Support Vung Ang 2 Coal Power Plant in Vietnam

Today, Japanese environmental NGOs submitted a petition for the cancellation of the Vung Ang 2 Coal-fired Power Generation Project in Vietnam to the Japanese public and private sectors signed by 127 organizations from more than 40 countries and regions.

Report: G20 Governments Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry with at least $77 Billion a Year

Since the implementation of the Paris Agreement, G20 countries have provided at least USD 77 billion a year in finance for oil, gas, and coal projects.

Steny Hoyer Shills for Big Oil as HEROES Acts Shuns Safeguards Against a Fossil Fuel Bailout

"Equating a bailout for Big Oil with basic protections for nurses and healthcare workers in a pandemic is completely egregious," said Rees of Hoyer's comments. 

Oil Change International’s Response to Total’s Climate Announcement

Today, French oil major Total published a statement touting its ambition to “get to net zero by 2050”. In response, Oil Change International released the following statement.

ReWIND Act Will Help Make Sure Money Gets to People, Not Polluters

Hundreds of environmental, social justice, labor, and progressive organizations applauded the release of the ReWIND Act, new legislation introduced today that would block a Big Oil Bailout and ensure relief money flows to people, not polluters.