For fossil-fuel reliant governments, climate action should start at home
Many assume that big publicly traded oil companies and private individuals are primarily responsible for climate change. And there is some truth to this assumption.
Many assume that big publicly traded oil companies and private individuals are primarily responsible for climate change. And there is some truth to this assumption.
Environment
Apr 20, 2023
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You've probably seen ads promoting gas and oil companies as the solutions to climate change. They're meant to be inspiring and hopeful, with scenes of a green, clean future.
Economics & Business
Feb 13, 2023
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year caused oil and gas prices to surge, triggering a cost of living crisis in many countries, including the UK.
Economics & Business
Feb 9, 2023
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Despite a 2013 pledge by major palm oil firms to maintain environmentally friendly operations, a recent report by environmental group Earthqualizer revealed that more than 440,000 hectares of forest and peat land (roughly ...
Environment
Feb 2, 2023
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Oil refineries are dumping massive amounts of toxic chemicals and heavy metals into the Great Lakes and the nation's rivers with little, if any, oversight from government regulators, according to a new analysis that found ...
Environment
Jan 31, 2023
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Exxon Mobil's scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming, even as the company made public statements that contradicted its own scientists' conclusions, a new study says.
Environment
Jan 15, 2023
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Legislation is failing to end gas flaring in Nigeria which is harming and environment and people's health, a new study warns.
Environment
Dec 23, 2022
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Coal, gas and oil companies spend $14 to $18 million a year greenwashing their public image by sponsoring sports in Australia, a new report reveals.
Economics & Business
Oct 27, 2022
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One of the problems of the oil industry is the burning of associated petroleum gas. Oil companies cannot uncontrollably release gas into the atmosphere or burn it, as this negatively affects the environment and seriously ...
Materials Science
Oct 19, 2022
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An investigation published by The BMJ today takes an in-depth look at how fossil fuel companies pour money into prestigious American universities.
Economics & Business
Sep 15, 2022
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