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Oil Change International Responds to Election of Donald Trump

We’ve been here before and we know that our movement’s collective power stands ready to protect our communities, our climate, and stand for justice. We will adjust our strategies and our tactics, but we stand strong in our fight for a just and fossil-free future.

RELEASE: Oil Change Int’l responds to Trump approval of Keystone XL permit

"Keystone XL has been seen as inevitable before, but we persisted and won. This isn’t game over, it’s game on. Now we have a President who is deeply beholden to the oil industry and will do anything they ask, so this approval is no surprise."

REACTION: Trudeau Government finally getting the message on fossil fuel subsidies

Today’s step to reduce handouts to oil and gas corporations is undoubtedly positive, but the government should work quickly to release a plan and timeline to phase out Canada’s remaining fossil fuel subsidies.

Release: Oil companies’ flawed energy forecasts risk billions in investor capital

Oil companies including ExxonMobil, BP and Shell are risking billions of dollars of investor capital, by basing decisions on distorted claims about the future of energy, according to a new report.

New analysis: Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast Pipelines are Climate Disasters

Two studies released today find that if built, the controversial Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines would together contribute as much greenhouse gas pollution as 45 coal-fired power plants -- some 158 million metric tons a year.

Activists Rally Against Trudeau’s Support for Keystone XL

Activists rallied at the Canadian Embassy during Trudeau’s first visit to D.C. – the PM has said he wants to “work with” Trump to construct Keystone XL.

Oil Change International responds to PM Trudeau visit with President Trump

We know that Justin and Barack had a budding bromance, which came to an abrupt end when Trump took office. Like any friend would say to someone getting over a break-up, our message to Justin is: Don't let Donald be your rebound. It won’t end well. Donald is no Barack.

Oil Change International responds to DAPL easement

Oil Change International stands in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and the thousands of water protectors who have and will continue to resist the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Oil Change International responds to Tillerson confirmation

The Senators who voted to confirm Rex Tillerson voted for climate denial and they will be judged by the voters for that. We will make sure the voters know. We will demand a Separation of Oil and State.

Oil Change response to executive orders on KXL and DAPL

We stopped Keystone XL and Dakota Access before and we’ll do it again. These are fights Trump and his bullies won’t win.

Research: Canadian Oil Expansion Will Block Paris Climate Goals

New research released today reveals disturbing new evidence on how locking-into new long-lived tar sands production undermines global efforts to address the global climate crisis far beyond Canada’s borders.