Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine one year ago is a wake-up call to stop dependence on unstable and war-driven fossil fuels, and instead transition to reliable renewable energy. Oil companies are both fueling and profiting from this crisis, while the rest of the world has suffered dire consequences.
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Decoding the IEAâs Scenario Spin: Real reform or more of the same?
When it comes to the urgent need for a robust, central, 1.5°C-aligned energy scenario that doesnât gamble our future on unproven technologies, the IEA unfortunately presents far more spin than substance.
Why Does the IEA Keep Forecasting Climate Failure?
Thereâs 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 â the International Energy Agency (IEA) â will release its latest volley.
âGiant Leap Backwardsâ as Fossil Fuel Emissions Reach Record High
New research published today and presented at the UN climate talks in Bonn, predicts that following three years of almost no growth, the burning of fossil fuels will reach a record high this year.
Oil Change International Responds to Trump Infrastructure Executive Order
âTrump has once again proved himself to be a reckless cynic doing the bidding of his billionaire developer friends. What he and his big business cronies call âstreamlining,’ Americans recognize as cutting corners and ramming dangerous projects down the throats of citizens voicing opposition.”
Fossil fuel subsidies are “the world’s dumbest policy” – so why won’t G20 leaders end them?
Today, G20 leaders in China again failed to set a deadline to end fossil fuel subsidies, seven years after they first committed to ending them. Even as G20 governments move to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change, they’re adding fuel to the fire by dumping $444 billion of our money into polluting fossil fuel companies every year, undermining the spirit … Read More
Ending Canadaâs billions in fossil fuel subsidies
Just last year, Canada’s Liberal Party campaigned on a promise to start winding down subsidies to fossil fuel producers. Now that theyâve been elected on that platform, Justin Trudeauâs government faces its first real test on fossil fuel subsidies in the 2016 budget that will be released next week. You can call on the government to … Read More