Trump’s Energy Pick, Chris Wright, Argues Fossil Fuels Are Virtuous
by Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, says oil, gas and coal are key to solving global poverty. Some call that misleading.
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Saudi Arabia and Russia Block Mention of Fossil Fuel Exit in Climate Resolution
A handful of oil-producing nations ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of a call to transition away from …
161 million-year-old tadpole fossil discovered in Argentina is the oldest ever found
A tadpole fossil found in Argentina, dating back at least 161 million years, is the oldest that has ever been discovered. The fossil was found …
2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record
Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re are burning more than ever …
Fossil Fuel Dependence Persists Despite Record Renewable Growth
A recent industry report revealed a troubling trend:global dependence on fossil fuels reached an all-time high in 2023, despite significant growth in renewable energy sources. …
Court Orders UK Government to Rethink Fossil Fuel Plans
Climate activists in the United Kingdom scored a significant victory after a High Court judge ruled in their favor regarding the government’s approval process for …
Climate activists spray Stonehenge with orange powder, demanding end to fossil fuels in UK
A climate activism group vandalized an ancient landmark in the U.K. as part of a wider protest against fossil fuels. Just Stop Oil, the organization …