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US States Lead Clean Energy Push Despite Federal Fossil Fuel Focus

Despite the federal government prioritizing fossil fuels, numerous US states are significantly investing in clean energy, showcasing local efforts that contrast with national policy, and creating a two-tiered system.

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Chevron CEO urges Australia to adopt US-style deregulation

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth urged Australia to emulate the US under Trump's administration, citing higher costs due to regulations and legal challenges, after a private meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles; the article, sponsored by Chevron, omitted climate impacts and lacked diverse perspec...

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South African Court Blocks Oil Project Over Climate Change Concerns

A South African court blocked TotalEnergies' offshore oil and gas exploration project near Cape Town for insufficient climate change impact assessment, requiring a reassessment considering cumulative emissions from exploration and potential production, highlighting increasing legal scrutiny of fossi...

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Centrica's £1.5bn Bet on UK Gas Imports Amidst Energy Transition

Centrica, British Gas's owner, invested £1.5 billion in Europe's largest gas import terminal, despite a 47% drop in UK gas imports in 2024 and the lowest demand since 1992, securing 10% of UK gas needs until 2035 via a £20bn deal with Equinor, while the electricity sector rapidly shifts from gas to ...

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UK Government Sued Over Cumbria Coalmine Block, Facing Taxpayer-Funded Compensation

A Singaporean firm is suing the UK government for blocking a new coalmine in Cumbria, potentially costing UK taxpayers millions in compensation due to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) rules; this is the first such case against the UK brought by a fossil fuel company.

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Oil and Gas Profits Dip Despite Cost-Cutting Success

Major oil and gas companies like Shell, BP, and Saudi Aramco experienced profit declines in Q2 2024 due to OPEC+'s increased oil production, market volatility, and cost-cutting measures, exceeding analyst expectations.

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Wisconsin Youth Sue State Over Pro-Fossil Fuel Policies

Fifteen Wisconsin youth (8-17) sued the state Friday over pro-fossil fuel policies violating their constitutional rights to a safe and healthy environment, citing climate-driven flooding, extreme heat, and health issues; the case targets two state laws obstructing the transition to renewable energy.

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Two Heatwaves in Netherlands Highlight Accelerated Climate Change

The Netherlands has experienced two heatwaves in 2023, a rare event linked to global warming from fossil fuel combustion, resulting in a sharp increase in heatwaves and potentially leading to significantly longer heatwaves in the future.

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Greenpeace Protests Shell's Role in Climate Change with Large-Scale Art Installation

On August 13th, 2024, seven Greenpeace UK activists protested Shell's role in climate change by creating a large-scale art installation, "BUTCHERED," on the Skiff offshore platform, 80km from Norfolk, using 1000 liters of a red liquid on a 12m x 8m canvas.

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Oil Giants Reverse Course, Prioritizing Fossil Fuel Exploration Amidst Economic and Geopolitical Shifts

Facing economic and geopolitical pressures, major oil companies like BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell, and TotalEnergies are drastically increasing oil and gas investments, reversing their previous focus on renewable energy, driven by factors such as inflation, interest rates, and energy security conc...

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Charleston's Climate Change Lawsuit Against Energy Companies Dismissed

A South Carolina judge dismissed Charleston's 2020 lawsuit against energy companies for climate change-related damages, citing a lack of state legal authority and the potential for an unbounded number of future lawsuits, with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be refiled.

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Global Energy Transition: Renewables Rise, but Fossil Fuels Remain Dominant

António Guterres's claim that fossil fuels are "running out of road" is premature, as they still account for 82.4% of global energy use in 2024. While renewables are rapidly expanding, particularly solar and wind, they are primarily meeting new demand, not displacing fossil fuels on a global scale.

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