Tag #Fossil Fuels

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Climate Activists Protest Gas Drilling in Reichling, Bavaria

On September 4th, approximately ten climate activists from the group "Ende Gelände" scaled a gas drilling tower in Reichling, Bavaria, protesting new gas exploration and criticizing Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger.

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Trump Administration Cancels $679M in Offshore Wind Funding

The Trump administration cancelled $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, impacting California, Maryland, and Massachusetts, prioritizing fossil fuels and claiming the funding was wasteful.

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Reform UK to Lift Fracking Ban, Clashing with Labour's Clean Energy Plans

Reform UK vows to lift England's fracking ban if it wins the next general election, citing potential economic benefits of "hundreds of billions of pounds" in untapped shale gas, despite Labour's commitment to a permanent ban and recent well closures; a newly discovered Lincolnshire gas field further...

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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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UK Experiences Hottest Summer on Record, Exacerbated by Climate Change

The UK recorded its warmest summer since 1884, with a mean temperature 1.5C above average, driven by human-induced climate change, impacting infrastructure and public health.

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Fossil Fuel Industry's Influence on Climate Action

The Guardian details how fossil fuel companies, wielding immense political and financial influence, use various tactics—from bankrolling politicians to funding disinformation campaigns—to maintain their dominance and stifle renewable energy competition, thereby jeopardizing global climate efforts.

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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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