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Shell called out for promoting fossil fuels to youth via Fortnite game

Corp Watch

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002). Royal Dutch Shell: Overview of Controversial Business Practices in 2009 (SOMO, May7 2010). Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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IPCC Climate Report: Six Key Findings for Water

Circle of Blue

Burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests, raising livestock, making cement, and using synthetic fertilizers are among the actions that have increased the amount of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere to the point that the planet’s basic functions are coming undone. We’re Making Them Worse. There Is Still Time to Act.

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Disinformation Alert: Fossil Fuel Interests Preparing to Deploy False Claims about New EPA Rules

Union of Concerned Scientists

Fossil fuel power plant owners are facing increased accountability for their air and water pollution, including from a new round of environmental and public health protections that are being rolled out by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We’ve heard these lazily disingenuous narratives before.

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Three sustainable fuels that could be the future of green aviation

A Greener Life

In 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) set a target for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion, many airlines are considering carbon-capture-and-storage technologies and electric-powered planes.

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A Few Thoughts About Economic Growth as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

Environmental and Urban Economics

And this change comes in part from increasing diffusion of fossil fuels. Another quote from JC; "But reducing carbon is thus, logically, just one item on the list of answers to "What can we do to raise GDP in 2100?," Take a look at David Sattherthwaite's 2010 tough review of my 2010 Climatopolis book.

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Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta

Corp Watch

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005).

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Address Impact Of Operations In Niger Delta Before Selling SPDC – CSOs Tell Shell

Corp Watch

Corporation Shell Plc (Royal Dutch Shell) Image Image Products Liquefied Natural Gas, Lubricants, Natural gas, Petrochemicals, Petroleum The Corrib gas project of Royal Dutch Shell - Photo Credit William Murphy Summary Royal Dutch Shell is a fossil fuel exploration company. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005).