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In our investigative reporting section, you'll find various reports on the fossil fuel industry, as well as investigations into various other obstacles to action on climate. You'll also find deep dives on media accountability, a sorely under-examined realm in the climate space.

8 hours ago
9 min

Big Oil, Big Profits, Big Brother

While making bold climate pledges, Microsoft also provides cost-cutting digital tools, apps, and services to the fossil fuel industry.

Jan 14
5 min

Michigan Pipeline Fight Intensifies as Permit Deadline Nears

Enbridge is defying Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's decision to shut down the Line 5 underwater oil and gas pipeline.

Dec 23, 2020
4 min

Autodesk Is Screening Out Its Biggest Climate Critic

Behind the scenes, the firm is giving executives and workers advice on how to block a French activist on social media.

Dec 22, 2020
3 min

Ohio Passes Fossil Fuel-backed Anti-protest Legislation

t’s not clear whether Gov. Mike DeWine will sign the bill, which would criminalize protests by groups and individuals at pipelines.

Dec 17, 2020
5 min

In 'Dutch vs. Shell' Case, Fossil Fuel's Future Is on Trial

Enviro groups and 17,000 Dutch citizens have asked the Hague to rule that Shell must abide by Paris climate pact goals.

Dec 16, 2020
7 min

A Black 'Cancer Alley' Community Makes Gains Against Massive Plastics Plant

The Biden administration's first environmental racism challenge may be Formosa's $9.4 billion Louisiana petrochemical 'ethane cracker'.

Dec 16, 2020
6 min

“What We’re Talking About Is Whether People Are Going to Live or Die."

Environmental groups and the petrochemical industry are sparring with regulators over a new federal air pollution rule for ethane crackers.

Dec 2, 2020
5 min

The “Cycle of Oil as the Key Engine of the World Economy Is Finished,” Says U.N. Secretary General

Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 may help avoid “irreversible” impacts that would be “absolutely devastating for the world."

Nov 18, 2020
20 min

Exxon Spends Millions on Facebook To Keep the Fossil Fuel Industry Alive

Aided by a right-wing political consulting firm, the company is rallying supporters to fight for oil and gas interests at every level of gov

Oct 29, 2020
5 min

Louisiana Ballot Measure Could Slash Oil and Gas Property Taxes

Constitutional Amendment 5 would make it legal for local officials to bargain away billions of dollars in future taxes for one up-front p...

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