fossil fuel industry

California To Investigate Fossil Fuel Companies Over Deceptive Plastic Recycling Myths

Less than 9% of plastic in the U.S. is recycled each year, according to the EPA. The rest ends up in landfills, is burned or released into the environment.
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Surprise: 503 Oil And Gas Lobbyists Are At The UN Climate Conference, Watchdog Finds

The group Global Witness said it was time for the fossil fuel industry to "commit to a future where expert and activist voices are given centerstage.”
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Sen. Joe Manchin Was A Headliner At A Secretive Coal CEOs' Confab

The West Virginia Democrat's conflict of interest is showing as he complains about efforts to battle climate change in the president's infrastructure package.
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Exxon Lobbyist Brags About Regular Access To Joe Manchin

Environmental groups weigh in on whether they get the same sort of treatment.
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Biden’s No. 2 Interior Pick Has A Long List Of Potential Conflicts Of Interest

Tommy Beaudreau has a long list of potential conflicts of interest, including former clients in the coal, oil, gas and renewable energy sectors.
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States Quietly Pass Laws Criminalizing Fossil Fuel Protest Amid Coronavirus Chaos

Over the past two weeks, Kentucky, South Dakota and West Virginia approved new laws meant to discourage Dakota Access-style protests. More are on the way.
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Senators Target The 'Many-Headed Dragon' Of Climate Change Denial

Lawmakers are calling out companies they say engaged in a "sophisticated and deceitful campaign" to mislead the public.
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