Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The fossil fuel industry is the problem, not the solution Despite their well-funded campaigns to convince us otherwise, here are five reasons why we need to be skeptical about fossil fuel industry engagement in global climate policy. The Guardian reported that in the last three decades, five major US oil companies spent at least $ 3.6

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2022

On Earth Day last week, Twitter banned “misleading” climate change ads , reversing its previous practice which blocked UCS and other organizations from advertising about the risks of climate change, but put the fossil fuel industry under no such restriction. Potential for US legislation. Prepare for some twists and turns ahead.

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HumanNature

MARCH 11, 2024

This is not to say that advertising sustainability by institutions is wrong, but it becomes a problem when looking sustainable pays more than genuinely being sustainable. Developing countries need renewable energy investments of about US$1.7 The changing value of the ‘green’ label on the US municipal bond market. ” (2021).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A fall 2021 archive of Elsevier’s Geofacets website claims that it has served “thousands of researchers and other oil and gas R&D professionals working in exploration, production, refining, and petrochemicals,” and has advertised that they provide oil and gas companies access to maps, seismic profiles, and other data.

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Legal Planet

JULY 25, 2022

It surveys the economic literature to find out what the data tells us about emission trading systems, the effects of pollutants, and effects of imposing tougher regulatory requirements in areas that failed to meet national air quality standards. I’ll start with what the paper tells us about environmental economics.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 4, 2024

These data have been used worldwide to demonstrate the central role that fossil fuel manufacturers and cement producers have played in the climate crisis, and to quantify their contributions to specific climate-driven impacts, an area of study known as source attribution research. Empower yourself with knowledge and explore the data here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 17, 2023

Yet, in 2022, almost 40% of electricity in the US was generated by power plants fueled by natural gas. Gas plants are still too numerous Let’s look at some numbers to get an idea of the state of gas in the US. Also unsurprisingly, states with large populations are using the most gas to keep their grid running. Many regions (e.g.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

While every toxic chemical named in the book was either banned or severely restricted in the United States by 1975, Carson’s underlying message of the need for strong science-based policymaking to protect us from the harms of toxic chemicals is still especially applicable today. Carson was a badass federal scientist.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 7, 2023

That brings us to the second argument that companies could make, that any deception claims relate to speech intended to influence the political process and that political speech is exempt from liability even if it is false. The oil companies will fight a scorched earth campaign, spending millions to contest every possible issue.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 20, 2024

Enbridge has been caught and called out for its pattern of using misinformation. Why naming the climate villains matters Sometimes people ask why we’re calling out individuals instead of companies, and to be honest some people tell us we’re going too far. All the information we use is publicly available.

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Breezometer

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

BreezoMeter’s History Plus offers historical data using the same accurate and granular environmental data format as our APIs such as air quality, pollen, and weather - with a historical perspective. No matter what the topic, one timeless truism is that the best decision techniques are based on the use of high-quality and reliable data.

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Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 3, 2024

What this case is truly about is made clear in Letitia James’ post on X, “The beef industry is one of the largest contributors to climate change, and JBS has falsely advertised its commitment to sustainability and endangered our planet.” in a scheme to garner climate conscious customers. So, Letitia James’ problem is with beef.

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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In reality, a typical customer in a gas expansion area could spend over $10,000 more if they choose to use gas instead of installing a high-efficiency electric heat pump (over the lifetime of the equipment). We have a heat pump installed in our home and know it saves us money,” said Lesley Hastie, a resident of Huntsville, Ontario. “

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11 On NPDES Stormwater Permits For Two Warehouse Projects In Lowhill Twp., 30 For PECO Green Region Grants -- Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 13, 14, 15, Dec.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 26, 2022

Movement in US Courts. In March, I wrote about a US climate lawsuit milestone in Hawaii. The lawsuit asks the courts to ban such misleading advertisements. The ruling was a landmark for climate litigation, demonstrating the potential power of the courts to help ensure a just climate future.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 4, 2022

Ranked from the largest beneficiary to the lowest, the American Petroleum Institute (API)—the US oil and gas industry’s largest trade association—was at the top, receiving between $10 million and $12 million for work on “energy and environment,” “regulatory” and other issues. The organization received between $2.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 20, 2023

To understand what Exxon (which merged with Mobil in 1999 to become ExxonMobil, which I’ll use for simplicity) knew about climate projections, researchers from the physical and social sciences came together to produce interdisciplinary research. Let’s dig into what Supran et al.’s Source: Supran et al., and SSP1-2.6).

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But not everyone is falling for it, and the advertising campaign is currently under investigation from the Competition Bureau of Canada for false and misleading claims. Seems like even oil and gas lobbyists take holidays over the summer – in July, a mere 58 lobby meetings were reported by our lobby bot.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Shapiro Must Acknowledge Health Risks Of Natural Gas Development And Take Meaningful Action To Protect The Public Physicians For Social Responsibility PA: Gov. 17 - PA Boroughs Clean Energy Community Choice Aggregation DEP Extends Deadline For Submitting Concept Papers For PA Grid Resilience Funding To Nov.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As the oil and gas industry continues to pressure the federal government to delay climate policies through their lobbying efforts and advertising campaigns, it’s important that the government hears from you. The fossil fuel industry has lobbied the federal government over 1017 times so far this year! They were also the top lobbyist in July.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 31, 2021

Last month, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that deposition testimony was properly admitted at trial because the witness lived more than 100 miles from the location of the trial, even though he lived within 100 miles of the division that governed the lawsuit. In Spectrum Association Management of Texas, L.L.C.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have a heat pump installed in our home and know it saves us money,” said Lesley Hastie, a resident of Huntsville, Ontario. Although it is always best to make homes more efficient regardless of the heating system you use, heat pumps are appropriate even for old and leaky homes. It’s shameful and should be brought to a stop.” “The

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 30 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a RACT III Air Quality permit for the Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC facility in Youngwood Borough, Westmoreland County. The notice also advertised a March 19 hearing (which obviously passed). (

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Cleannovate

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Fancy branding and advertising is often meant to deliver the idea you’re getting a delicious, cohesive food product for cheap. For example, it’s important to know which chemicals are used for sanitization, and what temperature certain perishable foods like meat were exposed to. And that’s by design, of course. For example, in the U.S.,

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Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Microsculpture offers us an incredible look at the tiny intricate details that make up the body of insects all around us but that we can’t see without the aid of special magnifying equipment,” said Academy President and CEO Scott Cooper. How he did it.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Concerns about the Appalachian Regional Hydrogen Hub’s (ARCH2) health and safety risks, technical viability, economic impacts, and commitment to community engagement dominated the US Department of Energy’s virtual ARCH2 listening session on Wednesday, March 27. Community Advocate with the Mountain Watershed Association.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 26, 2022

Be a scientist with us, map your community and use that information to bring about change. It raises awareness about the challenges of climate change, urban heat and air pollution and gives communities information they can use to explore and advocate for different solutions.” . This is a community-driven campaign, literally!”

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Frontiers

JANUARY 18, 2023

This variation on the iconic US advertising slogan from the beef industry may sound funny, but it’s no joke that the current agriculture system is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution. It’s what’s for dinner.

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Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 1, 2022

When it comes to advertising their toxicity, some pufferfish have vibrant coloration to warn of their deadly components, though others have a more modest appearance with the goal of blending in with their surroundings. Pufferfish and so many other marine life species need us to protect their homes now more than ever.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, the company relentlessly gathers data every time an individual uses its website or its voice assistant in order to be able to sell more stuff. It is infamous for its use of low paid warehouse workers and delivery drivers who are tasked with delivering a wide variety of products to online shoppers.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the world continues to learn how oil and gas companies have used their vast resources to cause climate change, the tables are slowly turning. The federal government must hold the oil and gas industry accountable, and the best way to do that is to continue speaking to our elected officials and using our collective voice.

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, the company relentlessly gathers data every time an individual uses its website or its voice assistant in order to be able to sell more stuff. It is infamous for its use of low paid warehouse workers and delivery drivers who are tasked with delivering a wide variety of products to online shoppers.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, the company relentlessly gathers data every time an individual uses its website or its voice assistant in order to be able to sell more stuff. It is infamous for its use of low paid warehouse workers and delivery drivers who are tasked with delivering a wide variety of products to online shoppers.

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A Greener Life

APRIL 19, 2023

How do companies use offsets to get to carbon neutrality? The National Forests Foundation advertises that for every $2 donation, they’ll plant two trees that will remove or offset 1 metric ton of CO2e from the atmosphere for the life of those trees. What does carbon neutral mean? But can you trust it? It’s complicated.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, the company relentlessly gathers data every time an individual uses its website or its voice assistant in order to be able to sell more stuff. It is infamous for its use of low paid warehouse workers and delivery drivers who are tasked with delivering a wide variety of products to online shoppers.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 27, 2023

Pourbaix, Dilling and the Pathways Alliance are trying to sell us a false story that oil and gas production can continue, and even grow, as long as the emissions from production are “captured” by unproven technologies like CCUS. Myth: The oil and gas industry has ready-to-deploy technology to get us to net-zero. But does CCUS work?

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, the company relentlessly gathers data every time an individual uses its website or its voice assistant in order to be able to sell more stuff. It is infamous for its use of low paid warehouse workers and delivery drivers who are tasked with delivering a wide variety of products to online shoppers.

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