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Don’t be fooled by Exxon’s carbon fee public relations scheme
David Turnbull, October 12, 2018
Earlier this week, Exxon’s PR juggernaut won a victory as they achieved some breathless coverage of their contributions toward an effort by former Republican officials to push a carbon fee and dividend policy proposal forward. But, if you get beyond the smoke and mirrors of Exxon’s public relations, you’ll see this effort for what it...
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GCAS wrap-up: Sparking a new conversation around “climate leadership”
David Turnbull, October 3, 2018
A new definition of climate leadership has emerged, and the public outcry is deafening, even if thus far world leaders represented at GCAS seemed to strain to avoid hearing it.
Oil Change International response to Trump administration attack on auto efficiency standards
David Turnbull, August 2, 2018
If we want to stave off the very worst impacts of our climate crisis, we need to move as quickly as possible away from fossil fuels. That means cutting both our collective demand for oil, gas, and coal as well as reducing the supply of fossil fuels that helps to drive that demand.
Nobel Laureates Send Letter to Gov. Brown urging managed and just transition off of oil and gas production
David Turnbull, July 31, 2018
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Ask Governor Brown to Take “Moral Responsibility,” Pursue Bold Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
Statement on family separation actions by Trump administration
David Turnbull, June 20, 2018
Like many, we at Oil Change International struggle to find the words to convey how horrified we are at the inhumane, unjust actions being perpetrated by agents of the Trump administration, as they tear apart and terrorize families seeking a new future at the border of the United States.
236 International Orgs Call on Trudeau to Quit Support for Kinder Morgan
David Turnbull, May 24, 2018
Today, an open letter signed by 236 international civil society organizations in 44 countries called on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stop backing the Kinder Morgan tar sands pipeline project and begin planning for a managed decline of fossil fuel production.
Report: California’s climate leadership requires a managed ramp-down of oil production
David Turnbull, May 22, 2018
As California Governor Jerry Brown prepares to host a global summit aimed at rallying bolder climate action, a new report out today details how the state can and must initiate a managed phase-out of its own oil production to fulfill its commitment to the Paris climate goals.
Official submissions call on UN climate parties to address fossil fuel production and financing
David Turnbull, May 9, 2018
Today, close to 500 organizations and 140 leading economists are calling on parties gathered for the latest round of climate negotiations to address fossil fuel production and financing in order to ensure success in meeting goals enshrined in the Paris Climate Agreement.
Pipeline “poison approvals”: a new trend?
David Turnbull, April 25, 2018
When it comes to pipeline regulatory decisions, we’re seeing a significant new trend: “Poison approvals” The thing about inertia is that it’s pretty hard to resist, especially when it’s been in place for decades. When it comes to oil and gas pipeline permits, the inertia in place for government agencies at all levels to simply...
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US Commercial Banks In For a Spring of Fossil Fuel Resistance
David Turnbull, April 16, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2018 US Commercial Banks In For a Spring of Fossil Fuel Resistance US commercial banks are gearing up for their annual general meetings, starting as early as this week, but they’re not alone in making plans for AGM season. A growing number of concerned communities and organizations are planning a...
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