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May 19 • Emily Sanders

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The Trump administration comes to Big Oil’s rescue in Minnesota

The DOJ is taking “unprecedented” measures to fight the fossil fuel industry’s legal battles.

May 5 • Emily Sanders

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April 2026

This new bill in Congress would shield Big Oil from all climate liability nationwide

Oil-funded lawmakers aim to block all current and future state climate laws and accountability lawsuits in one fell swoop.

Apr 24 • Emily Sanders

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Managing disasters in this “bizarre moment”

Dr. Samantha Montano, an expert in emergency management, weighs in on the state of disaster response and recovery amid the second Trump administration…

Apr 14 • Emily Sanders

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These states could give Big Oil a free pass

State legislatures are pushing bills to block lawsuits over climate damages. Here’s how they could play out.

Apr 8 • Emily Sanders

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March 2026

As war on Iran continues, a European climate law could be at risk

Industry groups warn of “supply shocks” as energy shortages grow, but critics say targeting the EU’s methane rule would lock in polluting U.S. fossil…

Mar 25 • Emily Sanders

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Big Oil knew it was wrecking Louisiana’s coast, records show

Now parish lawsuits, including one in front of the Supreme Court, could make oil giants pay to restore the state’s vanishing marshes.

Mar 16 • Emily Sanders

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February 2026

SCOTUS will hear Exxon’s effort to crush climate lawsuits

Justice Samuel Alito did not recuse himself from considering the petition, despite significant financial conflicts of interest in implicated cases.

Feb 24 • Emily Sanders

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The top cops working to shield Big Oil from the law

Oil-funded attorneys general are making progress in their attempts to quash climate lawsuits.

Feb 19 • Emily Sanders

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January 2026

America’s auto state is suing Big Oil

The Trump administration failed to stop Michigan’s new antitrust lawsuit against oil companies.

Jan 29 • Emily Sanders

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Top U.S. oil lobby API targets landmark EU climate law, policy document shows

The declaration coincides with U.S. fossil fuel companies’ use of Trump’s trade tensions and international discord to undermine EU climate laws.

Jan 28 • Emily Sanders

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Big Oil declares war on climate lawsuits

The American Petroleum Institute will prioritize shielding oil companies from climate liability in 2026.

Jan 14 • Emily Sanders

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