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New Data Shows Just Four Global North Countries Responsible for Derailing Oil and Gas Phase-out Progress since Paris Agreement

Just four Global North countries, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Norway, are overwhelmingly responsible for blocking global progress on phasing out oil and gas production, according to new analysis from Oil Change International.

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Oil Change International response to the 2025 NDC Synthesis Report

“Despite COP28 promises to phase out fossil fuels, this report highlights the discrepancy between commitments and action."

New Report Reveals Majority of Voters Want Norway to Cut Back on Oil Exploration

A new national poll by Analyse and Tall commissioned by Oil Change International shows a clear shift in Norwegian public opinion: most voters want the government to rein in the country’s oil and gas industry and step up its climate efforts.

Japan’s PM Takaichi Urged by Civil Society to Prioritize Health and Security, Stop Undermining Asia’s Climate Goals

As Japan PM Takaichi and world leaders gather for the Asia Zero-Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders' Meeting, OCI and civil society warn of the fossil fuel technologies peddled through AZEC.

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During Trump’s Japan visit, Prime Minister Takaichi must avoid doubling down on risky LNG deals

U.S. LNG means dependence, volatility, and instability for Japan.

German Government ‘Wasting Public Money’ With Promise-Breaking Fossil Fuel Finance

Research released today by Oil Change International and ClientEarth, Wasting Public Money, reveals how Germany is at risk of watering down a 2021 pledge to end taxpayer-backed financing of fossil fuel projects overseas.

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Ministers Recycle Failed Initiatives On Climate Finance

The only green thing about the COP30 Circle of Finance Ministers report is how much it recycled failed initiatives.

New Research: Japan Pours $5.2 Billion in Public Funds on Failed Carbon Capture Tech

First-ever analysis exposes how much the Japanese government subsidizes fossil fuel industry while derailing Southeast Asia’s renewable energy transition

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EU Ministers Undercut Fossil Fuel Phaseout Leadership with Weak Finance Position Before COP30

Today, EU Finance ministers approved the EU Council Conclusions on Climate Finance ahead of COP30. Laurie van der Burg, Public Finance Manager at Oil Change International, responds.

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Oil Change Response to Anticipated Government Shutdown

Trump and his cronies won’t fund healthcare – but they have funded massive giveaways to the polluting corporations that make us sick and cause climate chaos.