Hundreds of Global Organisations Demand Supply-Side Action The Lofoten Declaration calls for a managed decline of the fossil fuel sector. For the text of the declaration and a full list of signatories, visit http://www.LofotenDeclaration.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 SEPTEMBER 2017 Contact: Hannah McKinnon, hannah [at] priceofoil.org Over 220 organizations from 55 countries have released a … Read More
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Statement Ahead of Trump Tax Restructuring Speech
Itâs unfortunately fitting that Trump chose an oil refinery to stage his speech on âreformingâ the tax code. Heâs railed against special interest loopholes, but Trumpâs so-called energy dominance agenda relies on massive taxpayer handouts to oil, gas, and coal companies.
Vive la France!
Unprecedented and ânever-before-seenâ impacts of climate change are all around us. From Hurricanesâ Harvey and Irma to massive flooding in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal to forest fires burning through the west coast of North America â climate change is here and now, and it is catastrophic. Fortunately, unprecedented and never-before-seen climate policy is also starting … Read More
Nobel Peace Laureates call on Norwegian Leadership Candidates to End Fossil Fuel Exploration and Expansion
August 29, 2017 CONTACT: Rachel Vincent, Rvincent [at] nobelwomensinitiative.org, +1 613 569-8400 ext. 113 Five Nobel Peace Laureates have written to Norwegian Prime Ministerial candidates, Erna Solberg and Jonas Gahr StĂžre, calling for Norwegian climate leadership and an end to fossil fuel exploration and expansion. The letter, sent from the Nobel Womenâs Initiative in advance … Read More
A Nobel Appeal to Norway
Five Nobel Peace Laureates have called on Norwegian Prime Ministerial candidates to declare their intent to put an end to fossil fuel exploration and expansion. The letter, sent in advance of the countryâs national elections in mid-September, is an appeal for climate leadership. But, they are also the worldâs seventh largest exporter of emissions. Their … Read More
New report: Norway one of worldâs largest emissions exporters
Norwayâs plans for fossil fuel development are at odds with its commitments to the Paris climate goals according to a new report. In addition to being the worldâs seventh largest emissions exporter, projected oil and gas development in the country are incompatible with global carbon budgets aligned with limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius or 1.5 degrees Celsius.
US Fracked Gas Hits the UK: But At What Cost?
Soon British consumers will be cooking and heating their homes with American fracked gas for the first time.
RELEASE: G20 Nations Sending Billions in Finance to Fossil Fuels
Each year, G20 countries provide nearly four times more public finance to fossil fuels than to clean energy, according to a new report released today. In total, public fossil fuel financing from G20 countries averaged some $71.8 billion per year, for a total of $215.3 billion in sweetheart deals for oil, gas, and coal over the 2013-2015 timeframe covered by the report.
Trumpâs Interior budget: More drilling, more mining, more handouts
The myth that opening up more public lands and waters for fossil fuel production will result in a windfall for America is dead wrong. The only windfall from this production is enjoyed by oil, gas, and coal executives.
Interior budget boosts fossil fuels, cuts renewables funding
In a huge industry giveaway, Trumpâs Department of Interior budget increases funding for oil, gas, and coal expansion by more than $34 million â and slashes renewable energy by at least $15 million.