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UK banks put 75bn into firms building climate-wrecking carbon bombs', study finds

UK banks invested over $100bn in carbon bomb projects that could significantly harm climate goals.

Major banks like HSBC and Barclays finance numerous climate-destructive projects worldwide.

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.

Law

Estate of woman who died in 2021 heat dome sues Big Oil for wrongful death

A historic lawsuit in Washington state links a woman's heat-related death to climate change, holding major oil companies accountable.

Agriculture

fromThe Atlantic

Humanity Can Quit Fossil Fuels-but Not Food

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is in progress, but addressing the food system is critical for meeting climate goals.

World news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report

Fossil fuel phase-out is essential to prevent rising temperatures and extreme heat impacts on public health.

Nearly half of the global population faced severe heat conditions exacerbated by climate change.

London startup

UK banks put 75bn into firms building climate-wrecking carbon bombs', study finds

UK banks invested over $100bn in carbon bomb projects that could significantly harm climate goals.

Major banks like HSBC and Barclays finance numerous climate-destructive projects worldwide.

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.

Real-world geoengineering experiments revealed by UK agency

The UK government is funding global geoengineering experiments to gather data on climate interventions as Earth approaches critical tipping points.

Law

Estate of woman who died in 2021 heat dome sues Big Oil for wrongful death

A historic lawsuit in Washington state links a woman's heat-related death to climate change, holding major oil companies accountable.

Agriculture

fromThe Atlantic

Humanity Can Quit Fossil Fuels-but Not Food

The transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is in progress, but addressing the food system is critical for meeting climate goals.

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#environmental-activism

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Social justice

Legal bullying': global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists

UK news

Greenpeace protesters close Forth Road Bridge after abseiling off the side

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Social justice

Legal bullying': global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists

more#environmental-activism

UK news

Greenpeace protesters close Forth Road Bridge after abseiling off the side

#environmental-policy

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.

fromBusiness Matters

UK politics

MP launches bill to make polluters pay for climate damage and resilience

SF politics

Senate votes to nix California's ban on new gas cars, trucks by 2035

Artificial intelligence

Communities Near Data Centers Struggle Now. Trump's AI Plan Will Make It Worse.

California

Contributor: We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution?

Why the U.K. is betting $76 million on solar engineering to help cool the planet

Climate change is escalating, evidenced by record temperatures and emission peaks, necessitating immediate global action to avert catastrophic consequences.

GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands

GOP budget plan advances public land exploitation for fossil fuels, reducing oversight and environmental protections.

fromBusiness Matters

UK politics

MP launches bill to make polluters pay for climate damage and resilience

SF politics

Senate votes to nix California's ban on new gas cars, trucks by 2035

Artificial intelligence

Communities Near Data Centers Struggle Now. Trump's AI Plan Will Make It Worse.

more#environmental-policy

California

Contributor: We still rely on gasoline. Why is California adding to the cost and the pollution?

2 days ago

The ICJ's ruling means Australia and other major polluters face a new era of climate reparations | Harj Narulla

The world's top court resoundingly rejected conservative arguments made by Australia and other high-emitting countries seeking to justify continued fossil fuel extraction.

Environment

fromTESLARATI

5 days ago

Tesla analyst says this stock concern is overblown while maintaining $400 PT

We frequently receive questions about Tesla's regulatory credits, and for good reason: the company received ~$3.5B in 'free money' last year, representing roughly 100% of FY24 free cash flow.

Cars

#bp

US news

BP sells American wind business to LS Power as it continues its renewable retreat

5 days ago

Business

BP appoints new chair to oversee shift back to fossil fuels

US news

BP sells American wind business to LS Power as it continues its renewable retreat

5 days ago

Business

BP appoints new chair to oversee shift back to fossil fuels

more#bp

fromWIRED

Trump and the Energy Industry Are Eager to Power AI With Fossil Fuels

President Donald Trump acknowledged the importance of energy for the future of AI, mentioning a need for double the current electric capacity. He shocked attendees by emphasizing the scale of energy requirement for AI development.

Pittsburgh Steelers

#energy-policy

UK politics

Reform UK promises to reverse ban on new North Sea oil drilling if elected

Canada news

Under Trump's emergency order, this pipeline through the Great Lakes wetlands could get fast-tracked

Europe politics

Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists

US politics

Rough road to "energy dominance" after GOP kneecaps wind and solar

US politics

Federal lands larger than Delaware move closer to coming up for sale to coal mining companies

Environment

Wyoming announces its first new coal mine in decades will extract rare earth metals

UK politics

Reform UK promises to reverse ban on new North Sea oil drilling if elected

Canada news

Under Trump's emergency order, this pipeline through the Great Lakes wetlands could get fast-tracked

Europe politics

Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists

US politics

Rough road to "energy dominance" after GOP kneecaps wind and solar

US politics

Federal lands larger than Delaware move closer to coming up for sale to coal mining companies

Environment

Wyoming announces its first new coal mine in decades will extract rare earth metals

more#energy-policy

Why LNG is not clean and green DW 07/14/2025

Louisiana's recent rebranding of liquified natural gas (LNG) as "green" energy marks its alignment with other Republican-majority states, emphasizing a shift in energy policy favoring fossil fuels.

Environment

#heatwave

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Law

Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit DW 06/18/2025

Environment

Amid Heatwaves, a Growing Concern Rises About Data Centers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Law

Major oil companies face first 'climate death' lawsuit DW 06/18/2025

Alternative transportation

Environment

Amid Heatwaves, a Growing Concern Rises About Data Centers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Navigating climate policy under Trump

Trump's early climate policy shifts favor fossil fuels over renewable energy initiatives.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

aircela machine converts air and water into gasoline

Aircela Machine creates fossil-free gas from air and water using renewable electricity.

UK politics

UK windfall tax can fund switch to green jobs for North Sea oil workers report

Permanent windfall tax on oil and gas could finance green jobs for North Sea workers.

Cutting fossil fuel subsidies will provide additional funds for a low-carbon transition.

Coronavirus

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Is the race for clean energy losing momentum?

Germany politics

'Cheap' solar and wind is a lie, green countries pay more!

NYC startup

Alternative transportation

Navigating climate policy under Trump

Trump's early climate policy shifts favor fossil fuels over renewable energy initiatives.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

aircela machine converts air and water into gasoline

Aircela Machine creates fossil-free gas from air and water using renewable electricity.

UK politics

UK windfall tax can fund switch to green jobs for North Sea oil workers report

Permanent windfall tax on oil and gas could finance green jobs for North Sea workers.

Cutting fossil fuel subsidies will provide additional funds for a low-carbon transition.

Coronavirus

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Is the race for clean energy losing momentum?

Germany politics

'Cheap' solar and wind is a lie, green countries pay more!

more#renewable-energy

#climate-crisis

Non-profit organizations

World's largest banks pledged $869bn to fossil fuel firms in 2024, new report finds

Environment

UN expert urges criminalizing fossil fuel disinformation, banning lobbying

Non-profit organizations

World's largest banks pledged $869bn to fossil fuel firms in 2024, new report finds

Environment

UN expert urges criminalizing fossil fuel disinformation, banning lobbying

Non-profit organizations

Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities

Environment

Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put lives before profit' as campaigners target bank's AGM

Left-wing politics

Why are environmental protesters being criminalized? DW 05/18/2025

4 weeks ago

Social justice

Suspend UK from oil oversight body over protests crackdown, say campaign groups

Non-profit organizations

Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities

Environment

Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put lives before profit' as campaigners target bank's AGM

Left-wing politics

Why are environmental protesters being criminalized? DW 05/18/2025

4 weeks ago

Social justice

Suspend UK from oil oversight body over protests crackdown, say campaign groups

more#climate-activism

#trump-administration

fromAbove the Law

US politics

ANOTHER Congressional Investigation For Biglaw Firms Capitulating To Donald Trump - Above the Law

Social justice

Youth Who Fought the Climate Crisis in Court Are Now Targeting Trump

fromAbove the Law

US politics

ANOTHER Congressional Investigation For Biglaw Firms Capitulating To Donald Trump - Above the Law

more#trump-administration

Social justice

Youth Who Fought the Climate Crisis in Court Are Now Targeting Trump

Trump promised riches from liquid gold' in the US. Now fossil fuel donors are benefiting

In the week following the Ferc decision, Warren's wealth increased by nearly 10%, showcasing the significant financial benefits stemming from the new administration's fossil fuel policies.

US politics

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn College becomes first CUNY campus to begin state Decarbonization Leadership Program

Brooklyn College initiates geothermal energy testing, becoming CUNY's first campus moving away from fossil fuels.

fromTechCrunch

Exclusive: Clean energy investment hits new highs and shows no sign of slowing | TechCrunch

The energy transition doesn't show signs of slowing, with clean energy investments expected to reach $2.15 trillion in 2025, nearly twice that of fossil fuels.

Cryptocurrency

#environmental-impact

Europe news

European fertiliser plants use US ammonia made with shale gas, investigation reveals

SF politics

Offshore oil operation near Santa Barbara resumes production after 10 years

Europe news

European fertiliser plants use US ammonia made with shale gas, investigation reveals

more#environmental-impact

SF politics

Offshore oil operation near Santa Barbara resumes production after 10 years

Europe politics

Why the EU's push to cut Russian energy ties is so difficult DW 05/07/2025

The EU aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027 amid criticism and challenges.

A dual-phase plan prohibits new contracts with Russian suppliers by 2025 and plans full elimination by 2027.

East Bay (California)

fromSan Jose Spotlight