Royal Dutch Shell presented its 2014 earnings report today and commented on what is ahead for it in 2015. With results that were lower than expected and âdisappointingâ according to analysts, Shell was quick to point out the measures taken to cut costs and its serious commitment to âefficient use of capitalâ. It didnât take … Read More
Author: Hannah McKinnon
Soaring temperatures and plummeting oil
2014: Oil lows and temperature highs. Scientists confirmed a couple of days ago that 2014 was the hottest year ever recorded, adding itself as one of the 14 hottest years on record, 13 of which have happened in the 21st century. If the coffin of climate change denial has space for any more nails, perhaps … Read More
2015: Tough times ahead for Big Oil
Things donât seem to be getting any easier for Big Oil and I am going to venture a guess that 2015 is going to be their toughest year yet. Here are a few of the hurdles that are only going to grow for the industry over the coming year: The science:Â You can ignore the … Read More
Material Risks: How Public Accountability Is Slowing Tar Sands Development
A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Oil Change International quantifies for the first time the financial and carbon impact of public opposition to pipelines and other expanded investment in tar sands production.
Keystone XL campaign for the win.
The tar sands campaign is also poised to have a very real and measurable impact on carbon pollution as well as the tar sands industryâs bottom line.
New Report: Tar Sands Producers Face a Growing âConstellation of Risksâ as Public Opposition Hits Industryâs Bottom Line
A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Oil Change International quantifies for the first time the financial and carbon impact of public opposition to pipelines and other expanded investment in tar sands production.