Despite COVID-19, activists will still pressure Shell over climate failure at AGM tomorrow
Despite COVID-19, activists plan to protest about Shell's climate failure at its Annual General Meeting tomorrow.
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Opposition Grows to UK Government’s Fracking “Bribe”
The British Government’s formal announcement today to consult on whether to offer between £10,000 to £20,000 to every household affected by fracking as part of a “Shale Wealth Fund” has been being met with increasing outrage and opposition.
Shell to Drill in Arctic “Within Two Weeks”
As much of the world is pre-occupied with the Greek financial crisis, oil giant Shell is quietly carrying on with its plans to drill in the Arctic.
Report: Phasing Out Fossil-Fuel Subsidies in the G20: A Progress Update
In our second review of progress in meeting this phase out commitment we conclude that the G20 effort is currently failing.
Fracking Fiasco: The Banks That Fueled the U.S. Shale Bust
A new report by Oil Change International and Rainforest Action Network (RAN) shows how major banks have continued pouring money into fracking companies in recent years despite numerous warnings that the sector was financially unsustainable — on top of the...
As Big Oil loses $70 billion in 2020, it faces a credit risk downgrade.
As Big Oil loses billions, the global ratings agency, S&P has announced it was placing ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and Total on a so-called “credit watch”.
Trump Just Weaponized U.S. Energy Policy Against Alaskans
A move by Sec. Zinke on behalf of President Trump exposes some truly dangerous views in the administration and should put Trump’s entire energy policy under further scrutiny, not to mention their scruples and care for our democracy.
Time to Vote in the EU Worst Lobby Awards
It’s that time of year again. Over in Europe, a coalition of NGOs is running the “Worst EU Lobbying Awards” and one of the categories for this year’s award is “climate”. There are three nominees for companies and organisations who...
Climate Activists Disrupt Senate LNG Hearing
(Washington, DC) – Over a dozen climate activists were arrested at the Capitol today after disrupting the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s hearing examining the Biden administration's pause on approvals for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals. The...
UK firm Ineos invests in Texas shale — as US companies slash production
Whereas the oil majors are pulling back their shale operations, others though are looking to expand in US shale.