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36 Companies Account for Half of Global Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions

A study found that 36 companies, mostly state-owned, caused half of global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in 2023; 169 companies accounted for 78%; 2024 was the warmest year on record.

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Dutch Inquiry Launched into Mozambique Human Rights Abuses

The Dutch government launched an independent inquiry into human rights abuses by Mozambican security forces near a TotalEnergies gas plant, following a POLITICO report detailing a 2021 massacre where 97 victims have been identified and only 26 of 180-250 captives survived; the Dutch government has h...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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BP slashes green investment, boosts fossil fuel production

BP announced it will cut renewable energy investment by over \$5 billion annually and boost oil and gas investment by 20 percent to roughly \$10 billion yearly, reversing previous commitments and drawing criticism from environmental groups.

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Big Oil's Small Share of Global CO2 Emissions Undermines Climate Lawsuits

The five largest integrated oil companies accounted for 5.4% of global CO2 emissions in 2023, while the US alone contributed 24.5% over the past 60 years; lawsuits targeting these companies ignore broader responsibility for climate change.

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France Weighs Weakening EU Environmental Regulations

Facing criticism from energy consultants, the French government may weaken or repeal EU regulations (CSRD and CS3D) requiring companies to report their environmental and social impacts, causing concern among ESG firms and potentially impacting EU climate goals, with the Omnibus simplification packag...

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Philippine Typhoon Highlights Climate Change's Devastating Impact

In the Philippines, Ronalyn Carbonel and her four children survived Typhoon Man-yi by clinging to their roof for two days, while Greenpeace activists protested outside Shell's London headquarters, demanding accountability for climate-related damages from major polluters, highlighting the storm's imp...

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36 Companies Responsible for Half of Global Carbon Emissions in 2023

A new report reveals that 36 companies produced half the world's climate-heating carbon emissions in 2023, totaling over 20 billion tonnes of CO2, with Saudi Aramco's emissions rivalling those of India and ExxonMobil's comparable to Germany's, highlighting the need for corporate accountability and a...

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Tesla-Water Contract Dispute Remains Deadlocked

Tesla and the Strausberg-Erkner water association are deadlocked over a new water contract due to disagreements on wastewater pollutant limits; a December 2024 offer was rejected by Tesla, with further discussions scheduled for April.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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EU to Ease Sustainability Rules to Boost Competitiveness

The European Commission is proposing to ease sustainability reporting and supply chain responsibility rules for businesses, particularly SMEs, to boost EU competitiveness, aiming for a 25% reduction in administrative burden by 2029 and saving €6 billion annually. This move has drawn criticism from e...

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L214 Sues Lidl for Animal Abuse in French Pig Farms

L214 filed complaints against Lidl France and two pig farms for animal abuse, citing illegal tail-docking, unsanitary conditions, and inhumane killings in a Finistère farm, despite Lidl's animal welfare program.

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No Poverty
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ESG Shareholder Proposals Hit Record Low Amid US Political Backlash

Shareholder support for environmental and social governance (ESG) proposals hit a record low of 1.4% in 2024, driven by a decline in the US where six major banks left a climate initiative and companies rolled back diversity policies amid political pressure; asset managers collectively backed only 7%...

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Milieudefensie Appeals to Dutch Supreme Court to Force Shell to Halve CO2 Emissions

Milieudefensie is appealing a Dutch appeals court ruling that rejected its demand for Shell to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030, arguing that the court's reasoning was flawed and that a Supreme Court decision will set a significant precedent for climate litigation worldwide.

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