Colorado May Ask Big Oil to Leave Millions of Dollars in the Ground
State law that prioritizes public health over fossil fuel extraction could win the day for suburban activists fighting drilling plan.
Venezuela Opens Oil Sector as Washington Tightens Grip
Posted by Joshua Scher Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s hydrocarbon law, dramatically rolling back state control over the oil industry while the Trump administration…
Shell, BP Seek Return to Venezuela Following Maduro’s Abduction: Report
US and international energy firms are set to profit from exploiting Venezuela's oil reserves, which are considered the largest in the world.
Meet Paul Singer, the Billionaire Trump Megadonor Set to Make a Killing on Venezuela Oil
“Paul Singer’s shady purchase of Citgo has everything to do with this coup.”
‘Long-Overdue’ Trial to Begin After Decades of Shell Polluting Nigeria
"The spills have terribly affected the Bille community," said one Nigerian plaintiff. "Our ecosystems are dead. Our livelihood depends on fishing."
Trump Adviser Admits Seizing Greenland Is About Fossil Fuels, Raw Imperialism
"It's oil and gas. It's our national security. It's critical minerals," the next national security adviser told a Fox News host.
Chris Hedges: The Cost of Resistance
By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report This video is a recording of a talk given by Chris Hedges at the Kairos Club London on September 11, 2024. Drawing…
California Victory Against Big Oil Shows What’s Possible When We Fight
Together, we are forging a path toward a world where every voice is heard, every life is valued, and every community thrives free from the threat of environmental harm.
How America’s “Most Powerful Lobby” Is Stifling Efforts to Reform Oil Well Cleanup in State After State
In New Mexico, oil companies agreed to work with regulators to find a solution to the state’s more than 70,000 unplugged wells. After months of negotiations, the industry turned against…
Is Shell’s Exit From Nigeria a Front To Dodge Legal Responsibilities?
The oil giant is selling its Niger Delta subsidiary – but lending the new owners the money for the purchase.
Texas Has ‘the Most Aggressive’ Well-Plugging Program in the U.S. So Why Is Its To-Do List So Long?
No state has punched more holes in its bedrock than the Lone Star State. The environmental risks are staggering, and so are the clean up costs
Oil Companies Contaminated a Family Farm. The Courts and Regulators Let the Drillers Walk Away.
The oil and gas industry has reaped profits without ensuring there will be money to plug and clean up their wells. In Oklahoma, that work could cost more than $7…
US Leads Charge as Surge of Oil and Gas Projects Threaten Hope for Livable Planet
"The science is clear: No new oil and gas fields, or the planet gets pushed past what it can handle," said one analyst.
Trinidad and Tobago Mulls Historic Disaster Declaration After ‘Ghost Ship’ Oil Spill
"Right now the situation is not under control," the prime minister said Sunday on the eve of the Caribbean nation's world-renowned Carnival.
How Wealthy Corporations Use Investment Agreements to Extract Millions From Developing Countries
A case in point: When Ecuador placed a windfall tax on foreign oil operations, French and U.S. companies filed claims—and were awarded more than $800 million.