A handful of rich countries driving oil and gas expansion failed to answer United Nations Secretary General AntĆ³nio Guterresās call for an end to new fossil fuel production. Lacking the climate leadership necessary to participate, the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Australia were excluded from speaking at the Climate Ambition Summit today.
Author: Valentina Stackl
Global Coalition Celebrates Historic Action Ahead of Climate Ambition Summit
In an unprecedented display of unity, a diverse global coalition of activists, impacted peoples, lawmakers, celebrities, and concerned communities came together from September 15-17 to demand an end to fossil fuels. This historic event, endorsed by over 3,800 organizations around the globe and joined by prominent actors, activists, and climate leaders, marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to combat climate change.
400+ Actions to End Fossil Fuels Planned Around the World
With less than one week to go, theĀ Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels has registered over 400 actions, marches, rallies, and events around the world. These mobilisations against fossil fuels are coordinated by more than 780 endorsing organizations, and are expected to draw millions of participants between 15-17 September.
Urgent Call to Phase Out Fossil Fuels Ahead of G20 Summit
Ahead of the G20 meeting in New Delhi, India, Allie Rosenbluth, Oil Change International US Program Manager, said:Ā “As decision makers gather at the G20 summit, the world is at a critical crossroads. World leaders are facing mounting pressure from UN Secretary-General AntĆ³nio Guterres and people across the planet to phase out fossil fuels. Against … Read More
Media Advisory: Multiple Briefings and Events Supported by Oil Change International For the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit
Media Advisory For Immediate Release Sep 6, 2023 Media Advisory: Multiple Briefings and Events Supported by Oil Change International For the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Ambition Summit New York City, September 6-20, 2023 Oil Change International, a research, communications and advocacy organization dedicated to exposing the true costs of fossil fuels, is organizing and … Read More
500 Groups Endorse NYC March to End Fossil FuelsĀ
Organizers of the March to End Fossil Fuels today announced that 500 organizations have endorsed the upcoming mobilization on September 17 in New York City.Ā
Colombia joins the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance and confirms international climate leadership
Mas abajo en espaƱol: BogotĆ”, Colombia. The Permanent Council for a Just Transition and our allies welcome the decision of the Colombian government to join the “Beyond Oil and Gas Allianceā (BOGA), an alliance of governments and stakeholders working together to facilitate the managed phase-out of oil and gas production..Ā Tatiana Roa, member of theĀ … Read More
Major methane monitoring company backtracks on ācertifiedā gas schemes
Fallout from Certified Disaster campaign continues as Project Canary reportedly shifts away from āgas certificationā
One of the largest methane monitoring companies in the United States is reportedly backing off ācertificationā programs that allow the oil and gas industry to market methane gas as clean, sustainable or āresponsibly sourced.ā
IRA Anniversary: A Call to Action for Biden for a Fossil Fuel Reckoning
The IRA is one of the biggest handouts to the fossil fuel industry in US history.
Biden breaks climate pledge again with new EXIM approval for Transfigura LNG exports
It is alarming that Biden continues to break climate commitments to end international public finance for fossil fuels. He uses public money to prop up the dirty industry that fuels climate disaster and harms communities, while we suffer record breaking extreme heat.