Oil and gas communities are a blind spot in America’s climate and economic policies
Limiting damage from climate change means cutting fossil fuel use. Many towns that rely heavily on oil and gas production aren’t prepared for that future, as a former White House advisor explains.
Sept. 5, 2024 • ~9 min
How federal tax dollars meant to fight climate change could end up boosting Louisiana’s fossil fuel production
Carbon capture is turning the oil and gas industry into a critical player for mitigating climate change – while its products continue to heat up the planet.
April 1, 2024 • ~10 min
Climate quitting: the people leaving their fossil fuel jobs because of climate change
Grace Augustine talks about her interviews with people who’ve chosen to leave their jobs over climate change concerns on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
March 21, 2024 • ~4 min
Oil and gas lobbyists have deep pockets and access to politicians, but an EU ban could be in the pipeline
Tobacco lobbyists are strongly regulated – could a ‘tobacco-style’ ban work for fossil fuel interests?
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~7 min
Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition
In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations will limit their opportunities.
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~7 min
More than two dozen cities and states are suing Big Oil over climate change – they just got a boost from the US Supreme Court
Honolulu, Baltimore, Charleston, S.C. and several other cities harmed by rising seas and extreme weather are suing the oil industry. At stake is who pays for the staggering costs of climate change.
May 23, 2023 • ~8 min
Big Oil's trade group allies outspent clean energy groups by a whopping 27x, with billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing
Researchers looked at a decade of political spending by the oil and gas industry and others engaged in climate policy. If money talks, one side had a giant megaphone.
Feb. 13, 2023 • ~8 min
The Energy Charter Treaty lets fossil fuel firms sue governments – but its future is now in question
The Energy Charter Treaty allows fossil fuel investors to sue governments over climate action – prompting EU countries to withdraw.
Nov. 23, 2022 • ~7 min
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