Monday, October 7, 2024

⁠Fossil Fuels

Private Equity Firms Fund Fossil Fuel Projects with Public Pension Money

Private equity firms are using US public sector workers' retirement savings to fund fossil fuel projects, a new analysis reveals. These projects pump over a billion tonnes of greenhouse...

UK Climate Envoy’s Dual Role Sparks Debate Over Fossil Fuel Links

Rachel Kyte, the UK’s newly appointed climate envoy, will maintain her role on the board of a charity whose founders have made significant donations...

Billions in Public Money: Who’s Really Benefiting from Destructive Industries?

More than $650bn a year is spent on public subsidies for harmful industries in the developing world, new data reveals. These industries include fossil...

Massive 5tcf Gas Find in Bhola: What You Need to Know About the Tk6.5 Lakh Crore Resource

A major gas discovery has been made in Bhola, a southern island district of Bangladesh. A joint study by Russian energy giant Gazprom and...

The Hague Makes History with World’s First Fossil Fuel Ad Ban

The Hague has made history by becoming the first city to ban advertisements promoting fossil fuel products. Lawmakers passed this new legislation on Thursday,...

G20 Nations Backslide on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Commitment, Campaigners Warn

Campaigners are raising alarms as the G20 group of nations, including the US, UK, China, and India, appear to be stepping back from their...

Australia’s Fossil Fuel Exports Are Undermining Global Climate Goals, Study Finds

Australia is increasingly facing scrutiny for its role in contributing to global climate damage through its significant coal and gas exports. A new analysis...

Perenco Faces Criticism Over Environmental and Safety Concerns

Perenco, the leading oil and gas infrastructure business in the North Sea, is currently being investigated due to concerns raised by experts over the...