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These ads are poisoning trust in media

‘Native advertising' allows fossil fuel companies to disguise their ads in news outlets. A new book argues the practice undermines journalistic…

Nov 19 • 

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October 2025

Exxon uses free speech argument to fight climate laws

It’s not the first time the oil giant has tried to ward off accountability using the First Amendment.

Oct 29 • 

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Oil giant Total’s net zero claims broke the law, court rules

The ruling is the first court judgment against an oil company for statements about its role in combatting the climate crisis.

Oct 24 • 

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Study: Oil companies are not ‘part of the solution’

New research in the journal Nature Sustainability reveals oil and gas companies own a “marginal” share of global renewable capacity, years after…

Oct 10 • 

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The fossil fuel subsidy denier-in-chief

Fossil fuel companies are getting propped up with billions in tax dollars, but the U.S. energy secretary claims otherwise.

Oct 2 • 

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September 2025

California opens the door for Big Oil’s CO₂ pipeline plans

States will be responsible for keeping people safe as the oil industry pushes a massive buildout of carbon dioxide pipelines near communities.

Sep 30 • 

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Exxon’s risky CO₂ pipeline passes far too close to homes and businesses, Louisiana residents say

Experts and advocates decry hazards to people and lack of regulations, transparency

Sep 18 • 

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Can D.C. police Big Oil?

Just before federal troops descended on the District, a House committee quietly introduced a provision to shield oil and gas companies from D.C. law.

Sep 5 • 

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August 2025

With methane rules on the chopping block, where does Big Oil stand?

The Trump EPA could do away with methane regulations that major oil companies and their trade associations have strategically claimed to support.

Aug 15 • 

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A 3M whistleblower’s quest to counter corporate deception

Chemist and “forever chemicals” whistleblower Kris Hansen talks about her ongoing mission to expose a powerful company’s coverup.

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

Exxon’s new project will capture carbon to drill for more oil

Exxon sold carbon capture and storage as a climate solution — but under new Trump tax credits, public funds will be directed toward more oil extraction…

Jul 25 • 

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Abbott says megafloods are “just part of nature.” The fossil fuel industry disagrees.

One month before the Texas floods, gas industry representatives gathered to discuss how to protect themselves from worsening extreme weather.

Jul 10 • 

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