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Big Oil’s grip on academia

Fossil fuel disinformation researcher Geoffrey Supran discusses the findings of a new report on the industry’s influence over universities’ climate…

Sep 11 •

‘A dealbreaker’: Former Chevron lawyer faces opposition for NYC post

Mayor Adams’ pick for New York City’s top lawyer played a pivotal role in helping Chevron escape liability for a toxic legacy of pollution in Ecuador.

Sep 5 •

August 2024

Why climate disinformation matters

New reports show just how much influence fossil fuel companies have over how public funds for climate action are spent.

Aug 29 •

What the Democratic platform doesn’t say about Big Oil

There’s a noticeable omission in the Democrats’ plan for “Making Polluters Pay.”

Aug 21 •

How U.S. governments could crack down on greenwashing

An anti-greenwashing law in Canada compelled polluters to scrub misleading content. Could a new bill in Pennsylvania set an example for the United…

Aug 15 •

Big Oil faces mounting climate battles in European courts

From farmers to disaster survivors, new plaintiffs and progressing lawsuits are putting pressure on industry polluters.

Aug 2 •

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July 2024

Kamala Harris v. Big Oil?

The new Democratic presidential frontrunner has said the DOJ should “absolutely” investigate the fossil fuel industry.

Jul 22 •

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Big Oil rallies to obstruct accountability

Fossil fuel interests are deploying unprecedented strategies to hide evidence of companies’ deception and block liability lawsuits before they reach…

Jul 10 •

June 2024

These bills aim to make polluters pay

Climate superfund legislation is gaining traction across the country. How do the bills fit into the broader movement to hold Big Oil accountable?

Jun 27 •

Big Oil wants to increase federal criminal penalties for pipeline protests

Fossil fuel companies and trade groups are using essential pipeline safety legislation to further criminalize pipeline protests.

Jun 17 •

Reflecting on this moment with Rep. Raskin

Congressman Jamie Raskin discusses his ongoing commitment to climate accountability, and what we can expect to see from him next.

Jun 11 •

May 2024

Climate scientist leaves ExxonMobil’s board with little to show for it

Advocates had hoped Susan Avery’s nomination would be a turning-point moment for the company’s climate approach. It wasn’t.

May 23 •

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