Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It’s time for another round-up summarizing lobbying by Canada’s oil and gas industry of the federal government. The oil and gas industry’s lobbyists met with federal government officials a minimum of 94 times in December. ENGOs are granted far less access to key government decision-makers. What were they lobbying for?

Government 90

Government Fossil Fuels Climate Change Natural Resources 90

Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The company was a major target of anti-apartheid boycotts in the 1980s over its role in supporting the white South African government with fuel and money but just 192 rand ($22) in annual rent for two petrol stations on Umnini tribal land in KwaZulu-Natal, where blacks were not allowed to own land.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels 2019 2008 2015 52

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – New analysis released today from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) demonstrates that the Government of Canada is still intent on providing massive subsidies to fossil fuel companies.

2028 118

2028 Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Government 118

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The coalition members include Canada Natural Resources Ltd, Cenovus, ConocoPhillips, Imperial Oil, MEG Energy and Suncor. In addition to their lobby meetings as members of Pathways Alliance, the companies that make up the coalition also lobby individually and had 22 meetings with the government in July.

Fossil Fuels 122

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Climate Change Government 122

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. WHY WAS SUNCOR CEO RICH KRUGER CALLED TO APPEAR AT THE NATURAL RESOURCES PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE? For context, the area burned is equivalent to the size of the State of Florida.

Fossil Fuels 107

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Natural Resources Government 107

Legal Planet

MARCH 25, 2024

Hopefully, Assembly Bill (AB) 3233––a new bill introduced last Friday by Assemblymember Dawn Addis––can clarify the essential role of local governments in phasing out fossil fuel extraction here in California. Monterey as a cudgel to dissuade local governments from rightfully exercising this authority.

Fossil Fuels 215

Fossil Fuels Regulations Government Law 215

Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 18, 2023

State of Montana , against their state government. Of note, there are state constitution based climate change lawsuits against state governments pending in early stages of pleading in Hawaii , Utah , and Virginia. What would the impact be when the conservative Montana legislative branch sides with the executive branch?

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Government Fossil Fuels Climate Scientist 52

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 25, 2017

We know that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of anthropogenic climate change, and that climate change is the source of adverse impacts on communities and even regional and national economies. government’s RICO case against Big Tobacco when she was an attorney at the Department of Justice; * Thomas A. by Justin Gundlach.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Clean Air Act Sea Level 52

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 20, 2024

Introducing the new climate villains: Rich Kruger, CEO of Suncor Greg Ebel, CEO of Enbridge Murray Edwards, Chairman of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Greg Ebel registered 71 lobby meetings with the federal government in 2023. You can help by telling the Canadian government not to listen to Climate Villains.

Fossil Fuels 75

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Government Natural Gas 75

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 15, 2023

Climate change needs government scale intervention. That’s clear and it’s why we work to hold the government accountable. We have the technology and know-how to embrace the solutions at our fingertips and start urgently scaling-up their implementation, so what’s holding the government back? What were they able to achieve?

Fossil Fuels 86

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Government Greenhouse 86

Legal Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

The state failed to show that the MEPA limitation serves a compelling government interest,” the decision reads. ” Prioritizing fossil fuels over renewable energy in 2023 for insubstantial reasons does not pass strict scrutiny. Theoretically, the state could have shown a compelling interest (revenue, jobs, etc.)

Fossil Fuels 226

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 226

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 22, 2024

Bill C-50 is a necessary tool to set Canadian workers up for success in a low-carbon economy Countries around the world are choosing to ditch fossil fuels, like oil, gas and coal, to use renewable energy and increase the energy efficiency of homes, cars and factories. Fossil fuel workers are also far from the only ones impacted.

Fossil Fuels 77

Fossil Fuels Government Paris Agreement 2025 77

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

The world is moving away from fossil fuels. With renewable energy, like solar and wind, becoming cheaper and easier to scale up, there has never been a better moment for governments to transition away from the fossil fuel industry and its destructive impacts on the environment, the climate and communities.

Fossil Fuels 80

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Paris Agreement Government 80

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 17, 2021

The demand statement focuses on upholding Indigenous rights and respecting Indigenous knowledge, bold and ambitious climate action (including phasing out fossil fuels and guaranteeing a just transition to a sustainable clean energy economy), protecting and restoring nature and establishing environmental rights in Canada.

Government 52

Government Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement 2021 52

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Since then, it has been tweeting out a constant stream of announcements about which oil & gas companies and associations have been lobbying which Canadian government politicians and ministries. Fossil fuel lobbyists met with government officials a minimum of 102 times in September: over four times per working day.

Fossil Fuels 129

Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Government Climate Change 129

ESA

JANUARY 5, 2024

This process is cumbersome for sure but ensures fairness and inclusion as a guiding principle—one embraced by developing nations as a mechanism to balance all voices in UN processes (it is worth noting that the consensus doctrine is true for all UN conventions and governing bodies with the exception of the Security Council).

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Paris Agreement Climate Change Conservation 52

Enviromental Defense

JULY 26, 2021

These truths all point to one direction: Canada needs to rapidly come up with a transition plan to phase out fossil fuel production without compromising on prosperity and community wellness. Canadians need a strategy to reduce their emissions, which means phasing out of fossil fuels and other polluting industries.

Fossil Fuels 112

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Natural Resources Government 112

Enviromental Defense

JULY 17, 2023

(It’s no April fool’s day prank) Our lobby bot marked oil and gas industry lobbyists had over 90 meetings with government officials in April. Now that outright climate change denial is no longer popular with the public, CAPP has switched up their top tactic to urging governments to dilute and delay climate action.

Fossil Fuels 52

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Natural Resources Government 52

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This is despite numerous assurances from industry, and repeated promises from the government of Alberta, that these ponds full of toxic waste from industry operations will be cleaned up. She added, “We can smell the toxins in the air, they’re in our water and have been for years, but no one in government cares.

2020 86

2020 Government Regulations Waste 86

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s time for another round-up of lobbying of the federal government by Canada’s oil and gas industry, and this time we’ll be highlighting something we haven’t focused on much before: which Members of Parliament (MPs) were lobbied the most. The data here, the most recent available, is for the month of November 2022. Here they are.

Natural Resources 89

Natural Resources Fossil Fuels Climate Change Conservation 89

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Finally, this essential Kleinman Center white paper argues that the biggest threat to grid reliability isn’t the rise of renewables but the way the grid is governed—by multiple agencies and entities, with little coordination, and less public oversight. Reprinted from the Kleinman Center website.)

Electricity 114

Electricity Natural Gas Clean Energy Fossil Fuels 114

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 21, 2023

We just got the data for January 2023 about the amount Canada’s oil and gas industry lobbied the federal government. The oil and gas industry’s lobbyists met with federal government officials a minimum of 94 times in December. tie) Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), took 18 meetings 1.

Natural Resources 90

Natural Resources Climate Change Fossil Fuels Government 90

Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key Backgrounder Information: Suncor’s CEO Rich Kruger was called to testify in front of the Natural Resources Parliamentary committee to answer for his recent comments in a shareholder meeting, where he called for Suncor’s operations to be less focused on reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and more focused on maximizing profits.

Fossil Fuels 77

Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Renewable Energy Climate Change 77

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The number of supporters on this letter demonstrates the strength and breadth of public support for eschewing the Commonwealth's dependence on fossil fuels and for prioritizing an equitable transition to an economy fueled by clean energy and energy efficiency innovation. Economic development policy is environmental policy.

Fossil Fuels 71

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy Natural Gas Climate Change 71

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Drafted in coordination with federal, state, and local agencies, and in consultation with tribal governments and stakeholders, the Strategic Plan (the Plan) consists of three volumes: Volume I provides an overview, Volume II constitutes the main report, and Volume III consists of appendices.

Ocean 162

Ocean Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Government 162

Energy and Climate Law

JUNE 11, 2020

On 10 June 2020 the German government finally released its long-anticipated national hydrogen strategy. The German government decided to provide a total of 9 billion Euros foir the creation of a German hydrogen economy in the next years. We take a look at the most important provisions, provide an overview and flag issues.

Fossil Fuels 130

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 2030 Government 130

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 23, 2022

CNRL (Canadian Natural Resource Limited) $3.502 billion. At the same time, these companies are blocking action on climate, arguing with the federal government over their claims they can’t meet their 2030 emissions reduction targets , and that they need more money from government to meet those targets at a later date.

Fossil Fuels 76

Fossil Fuels Government 2030 Natural Resources 76

Law Columbia

AUGUST 31, 2021

United States case, plaintiffs sought an order directing the federal government to slash the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. The plaintiffs had asked the court to issue a “remedial plan” that would require Montana to take many steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel production in the state.

Fossil Fuels 116

Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Climate Change 2013 116

Legal Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

The regulatory decisions made by the Governments of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile in the following months and years will set the course for the lithium industry, with significant consequences for the planet’s future. The world will need large amounts of lithium to reduce fossil fuel emissions drastically. million tons by 2030.

Government 130

Government Politics 2030 Natural Resources 130

Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The Governor articulated in the legislation, “that Hawaii’s natural environment faces significant pressure from climate change and the heavy use it receives from persons traveling to enjoy the State’s natural resources.

Coastal Erosion 52

Coastal Erosion Fossil Fuels Climate Change Greenhouse 52

Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The move represents a lifeline for fossil fuel use in a decarbonizing energy grid. A similar measure stalled earlier this year due to opposition from conservatives on the state’s Natural Resources Board. The law has sparked controversy for transferring long-term liability for storage projects to the state of Indiana.

Carbon Dioxide 246

Carbon Dioxide Politics 2022 Climate Change 246

Brag

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Government Accountability Office (GAO) posted a WatchBlog item entitled “ Can Chemical Recycling Reduce Plastic Pollution? Chemical recycling can produce high-quality raw materials, decreasing the demand for fossil fuels and other natural resources. ” on October 5, 2021.

Recycling 45

Recycling Toxic Substances Control Act Fossil Fuels Natural Resources 45

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 23, 2023

This is a good opportunity for the government of Ontario to select a more appropriate person to lead the agency, ideally one that supports the much needed transition away from fossil fuels. Joe Oliver was an investment banker who became the Federal Minister of Natural Resources and then Minister of Finance under Stephen Harper.

Climate Change 89

Climate Change Natural Gas Electricity Fossil Fuels 89

Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Governor approved a notable slate of climate legislation with a package that includes more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and measures designed to reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. In signing these bills, the Governor touted the state as the most aggressive actor on climate in the nation. Clean Energy.

2021 130

2021 2022 Sea Level Clean Energy 130

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

House Committee Meets On Recycling Fee, Farm Solar The House Local Government Committee is scheduled to hold a voting meeting on House Bill 223 (Isaacson-D-Philadelphia) increasing the recycling fee on municipal waste disposed in the state to $5/ton from $2/ton ( sponsor summary ). Click Here to watch live.

Recycling 73

Recycling Natural Gas Nuclear Power Fossil Fuels 73

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – A new report released today from Canada’s Auditor General is a scathing criticism of a new program set up by Natural Resources Canada in 2020, the emissions reduction fund. In fact, we have methane regulations in place that do just that.

Natural Resources 52

Natural Resources Greenhouse 2020 Government 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

But given that the area is home to Superfund sites , fossil fuel fired power plants, and other petrochemical hubs, this wasn’t ordinary rainwater. government experts who discovered the contamination were ignored, silenced, and removed from their job, according to district attorney and inspector general investigations.

Government 232

Government Air Pollution Law Fossil Fuels 232