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The Billion Dollar Problem Blocking Climate Action

April 12, 2016By Matt MaioranaBlog Post, Featured, News

Over the past decade, companies like Koch Industries, ExxonMobile, and Chevron have given millions to our elected officials. All told, combining lobbying dollars and campaign contributions, the fossil fuel industry has spent over $1.7 BILLION trying to get their way since 2005.

Factsheet: The Dirty Energy Money Cycle

April 12, 2016By Matt MaioranaFactsheets, Reports, Resources 4 Comments

This factsheet shines a light on the millions in campaign contributions made to our elected officials over the past 10 years and the billions in fossil fuel subsidies the industry gets in return.

Bribery Is a Bargain for Big Oil

January 22, 2015By Steve KretzmannBlog Post, Featured 2 Comments

Wonder why Keystone XL is the #1 priority for the new congress? You’re not alone. The answer is money. Read our in-depth analysis.

State of the Union 2015: Big Oil’s grip loosens

January 21, 2015By David TurnbullBlog Post, Featured, Separate Oil and State 2 Comments

Aside from providing some entertainment, twitter fodder, and political theater…coming on the eve of the 5th anniversary of the dubious Citizens United Supreme Court decision, last night’s State of the Union speech showed us a few important things when it comes to climate and Washington, DC.

Blistering TV ad targeting Exxon and $20 billion in subsidies released today

July 1, 2014By David TurnbullFeatured, Press Releases, Separate Oil and State

A trio of progressive organizations have released a hard-hitting satirical ad, entitled “Exxon Hates America,” and are crowdfunding it to show on screens across America over the July 4th weekend.

Hypocrite Alert: Senator Inhofe Complains about Money in Politics

June 3, 2014By Matt MaioranaBlog Post, Featured, Separate Oil and State 4 Comments

During today’s Environment and Public Works Senate Hearing on rural climate impacts, Senator Inhofe made a statement that — if it weren’t so telling of the fundamental problems in Washington, D.C — would by funny.

Profits for Oil, Gas & Coal Companies Operating in the U.S. and Canada

September 26, 2013By Shakuntala MakhijaniBlog Post, Featured 4 Comments

Fossil fuel companies operating in the U.S. and Canada made $271 billion dollars in profit in 2012, while continuing to receive billions in subsidies.

House Committee pro-KeystoneXL Reps received 6X more Big Oil cash than counterparts

April 17, 2013By David TurnbullBlog Post, Featured, Separate Oil and State 4 Comments

Pro-KXL representatives in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s pro-KeystoneXL vote today have received more than 6 times more in campaign contributions from Big Oil than those that voted against it.

Pro-Keystone XL Senate bill follows pattern of following the oil money

March 14, 2013By David TurnbullBlog Post, Featured, Separate Oil and State 12 Comments

Once again, a group of Senators, spearheaded by Hoeven and Baucus, has released a new bill to push for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. And, following the clear pattern set by their colleagues, the co-sponsors of this new bill have enjoyed massive contributions from the fossil fuel industry.

The Dirtiest Congress in History

June 7, 2012By Lorne StockmanBlog Post, Factsheets, Featured, Separate Oil and State 5 Comments

This Congress is on track to be the dirtiest ever. In the current cycle (since January 2011) dirty energy companies have spent at least $43.5 million on influencing federal elections in America.

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