A new report released by Oil Change International details, for the first time, the full accounting of greenhouse gas emissions that would result from the proposed Jordan Cove LNG Export terminal and Pacific Connector fracked gas Pipeline project in Oregon.
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Why Does the IEA Keep Forecasting Climate Failure?
Thereās a battle taking place over how we think our energy future will unfold. And tomorrow, the organization that arguably holds a near monopoly over how most decision-makers perceive this future ā the International Energy Agency (IEA) ā will release its latest volley.
Burning the Gas āBridge Fuelā Myth
This analysis provides five clear reasons why fossil gas is not a “bridge fuel.ā It shows that even with zero methane leakage, gas is not a climate change solution.
Climate Leader or Coal Champion? Time for Germany to Decide
A new Oil Change International report shows that, if Germany is truly committed to being a leader in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement, it must lead the way with a rapid phaseout of fossil fuel production and finance.
Community Responses to FERC’s Terrible Pipeline Approvals
Last Friday, FERC continued it’s rubber-stamping ways. Fortunately for pipeline fighters, fights against these two fracked gas pipelines is far from over. Hereās a selection of community voices responding to FERCās terrible pipeline approvals of Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coastās certificates.
Oil Change International reacts to the cancellation of Energy East
This is an important day in the fight against climate change in Canada. Realizing that Energy East would never would never be allowed if its full climate impact was accounted for, TransCanada has walked away from the project.
Endgame
Acknowledging the obvious fact that our future cannot be fossil fueled begins the game that will only be truly won when our public policies, our laws, our governments, and our social norms fully incorporate this truth.
The Hazards of EIA Energy Forecasts
WARNING: Use of this outlook for decision-making may cause sea level rise, flooding, droughts, extreme weather, food shortages and ecosystem collapse. Ā Ā Accepting the conclusions of theĀ latest energy outlook, released this month by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) means also accepting certain climate catastrophe. As we haveĀ noted before, the EIA has made a routine … Read More
Report: Gas Pipeline Construction Leading to Massive Risks to Utility Ratepayers
As the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prepares for its first meeting in seven months, and as states weigh new gas pipelines facing imminent rulings from Trump-appointed regulators, a report released today exposes an impending crisis of risk to utility ratepayers.
Oil Change International statement on Hurricane Harvey
We stand with the communities in the Gulf in their daily push back against the dirty oil and gas industry, and our hearts are with them particularly in these days of acute threats to their lives, homes, and communities.