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Albanese Government Approves Controversial Gas Project Extension

The Albanese government approved a 40-year extension of the North West Shelf gas project, despite environmental concerns and conflicting with its climate goals, potentially releasing over 4 billion tonnes of climate pollution and harming the Murujuga Indigenous site.

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EU Energy Consumption Drops 4.1 Percent in 2023

The EU's total energy consumption fell by 4.1 percent in 2023 to roughly 380 million barrels of oil equivalent, primarily due to efficiency improvements, milder winters, and high fossil fuel prices; while renewable energy sources are growing, the EU still heavily relies on imports.

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Karratha Gas Plant Extension Sparks Environmental Controversy

Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operation until 2070, sparking controversy due to its alleged damage to ancient rock art and significant carbon emissions, facing opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations.

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Australia's Karratha Gas Plant Extension Faces Opposition Amid Environmental Concerns

Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the Karratha Gas Plant's operation until 2070, despite opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations due to its impact on ancient Aboriginal rock art and contribution to climate change; a final decision is pending.

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EU Energy Consumption Falls to Record Low Amidst Continued Fossil Fuel Dependence

The EU's total energy consumption fell by 4.1% in 2023 to a record low, driven by efficiency improvements, milder winters, and high fossil fuel prices; despite this, the EU remains heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports (67%), with renewable energy now at 19.5%.

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Fossil Fuel CEO Blames Youth for Climate Change Amidst Company's Environmental Record

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill blamed young Australians for climate change, ignoring Woodside's recent oil spill and planned gas project expansion, which would significantly increase carbon emissions.

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Brazil's Fossil Fuel Power Plants: Environmental Concerns and Political Influences

Brazil's continued investment in fossil fuel-based thermal power plants is raising environmental concerns, with 2023 emissions from these plants surpassing those of São Paulo. Lobbying efforts and legislative 'jabuti' clauses further complicate the transition to cleaner energy sources.

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Blames Oil Companies for Heatwave Death

In a novel wrongful-death lawsuit, a Washington state woman is suing seven oil and gas companies for their alleged contribution to the 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave that killed her mother due to hyperthermia on June 28, 2021, the hottest day ever recorded in the state, with temperatures reaching 1...

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Karratha Gas Plant Extension Approved, Sparking Environmental and Cultural Concerns

Australia's Environment Minister proposed extending the lifespan of the Karratha Gas Plant in Western Australia until 2070, despite concerns that emissions damage ancient rock art and contribute to climate change, sparking opposition from environmental groups and Pacific nations.

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Supreme Court Backs Utah Oil Railroad Expansion, Weakening Environmental Protections

The US Supreme Court unanimously approved a multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion in Utah, overturning a lower court decision and limiting the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), potentially accelerating fossil fuel development and weakening environmental safeguards.

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Vaillant: Climate Change Through Human Stories

Following the recent California wildfires, John Vaillant, author of the Pulitzer-finalist "The Age of Fire", discussed his approach to writing about climate change, contrasting it with the despair-inducing narratives of other authors while highlighting the unavoidable impact of fossil fuels.

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Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change

Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...

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