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Judge halts enforcement of Oklahoma law punishing fossil fuel 'boycotters'

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A state judge issued a temporary injunction against enforcement of the Energy Discrimination Elimination Act, which has led to the ban of seven financial firms, including four big municipal bond underwriters, from government contracts.

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Clean energy on the cusp of rolling back fossil fuels: Report

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Solar and wind investments reach tipping point in electricity supply, spelling doom for coal and gas, says think tank.

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'End fossil fuel funding' implore Imperial students

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'End fossil fuel funding' implore Imperial students

Tuesday, May 7

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Vermont passes bill to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change

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Vermont lawmakers have passed a so-called "Climate Superfund Act" designed to make fossil fuel companies pay for damage from weather disasters fueled by climate change.

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From fossils to fuel: Mozambique's Maniamba Basin's energy potential

In the ever-expanding search for energy resources, a new study has emerged from Mozambique's Maniamba Basin. Mozambique's Maniamba Basin could be a big source of natural gas.

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From fossils to fuel: Energy potential of Mozambique's Maniamba Basin

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In the ever-expanding search for energy resources, a new study has emerged from Mozambique's Maniamba Basin. A team led by Nelson Nhamutole, a Ph.D. student at the University of the Witwatersrand, and his team of scientists from around the…

Monday, May 6

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Vt. House greenlights bill requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate change damage

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The Vermont House of Representatives has given the greenlight to a bill seeking to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change.

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New EPA Regulations on Fossil Fuel Emissions Could Lead to Power Shortages

oilprice.com

By Mish Shedlock of MishTalk The lie of the day is from the EPA: Carbon capture will pay for itself (thanks to IRA subsidies). No, it won’t even with subsidies. Expect blackouts and a higher price for electricity. Suite of Standards to…

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Biden Administration Bans Fossil Fuels in Federal Buildings

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The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a rule banning fossil fuels from new and renovated federal buildings. The Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings Rule, mandated by the Energy…

Saturday, May 4

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Taxing Fossil Fuel Giants Could Generate $900 Billion

oilprice.com

Imposing a tax on big fossil fuel companies could boost climate finance by up to $900 billion by the end of the decade. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has repeatedly emphasized the need for higher levels of climate funding to meet…

Friday, May 3

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SHARE OF THE WEEK: BP shareholders looking for answers about planned transition away from fossil fuels

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The energy giant earlier this year scaled back plans to cut oil and gas production by 40 per cent

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Fossil Fuel Companies Build Structures To Hide Methane Flaring From Satellites

cleantechnica.com

Fossil fuel companies are building enclosed structures that hide the flaring of methane gas from satellites.

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India’s fossil fuel capacity grows 2.44% in FY24; non fossil-fuel rises 11%: Government data

www.thehindu.com

The nuclear power capacity addition rose to 8.18 GW from 6.78 GW in the last fiscal year, posting a year-on-year rise of 20.64%

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Letters: Fossil fuels | Peace in Vietnam | Foster system | Undo Citizens United | Federal funding

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Letters: Fossil fuels | Peace in Vietnam | Foster system | Undo Citizens United | Federal funding

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Thursday, May 2

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Fossil Fuel Companies Face Mounting Legal Challenges

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A wide range of organisations and communities are battling against oil majors and winning, as governments worldwide start putting the environment first. In the last few years, the number of lawsuits against oil and gas companies has risen…

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Millions of semi-trucks on US roads still rely on fossil fuels. Cutting-edge EV tech in California could change that

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A Gilroy food warehouse is becoming an early adopter of electric trucks, testing out an array of high-tech solutions that may help pave the way to greener shipping.

Public health heavily influenced by corporations selling forever chemicals, fossil fuels and ultra-processed foods

medicalxpress.com

You go to the gym, eat healthy and walk as much as possible. You wash your hands and get vaccinated. You control your health. This is a common story we tell ourselves. Unfortunately, it's not quite true.

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Green Hydrogen To Help Eject Fossil Fuels From Steel Industry

cleantechnica.com

Green hydrogen is working its way into the steel industry, and a new round of ARPA-E funding could help accelerate the trend.