Well done, Greenpeace Switzerland. The Swiss oil lobby had the cheek to claim in an advert that heating with oil is a contribution to climate protection. They now had their fingers slapped by the Swiss advertising board, which has prohibited the further use of these ads as they are – you guessed it – misleading. … Read More
Public Relations
Saudis Embark on PR Exercise to Show World They Have Enough Oil
Slowly but surely the unthinkable is becoming thinkable. The days of âpeakâ are fast approaching, and such is the shortage of new areas coming on stream that there is a âproduction ceilingâ to the amount of oil that can be pumped per day to an ever thirsty world. Take the Wall Street Journal this morning. … Read More
The Worst EU Lobbying and Greenwash Awards 2007
Its that time of year again â the worst EU Lobbying and Greenwash Awards 2007. Once again oil companies, car companies, and PR companies working on climate change are on the short-list. If you want to vote go here. The âWorst EU Lobbyingâ Award is to be given to the lobbyist, company or lobby group … Read More
Exxon: We Never Doubted Climate Change
An oil-industry spin doctor is probably not high on peoplesâ list of trustworthy people. Probably ranking even lower than real estate agents, journalists and politicians. So you should always take what they say with a large does of saltâŠ.especially when the spin doctor works for Exxon. Remember when they said that Prince William Sound was … Read More
Exxon Proposes Burning Humanity For Fuel
This is easily one of the greatest acts of creative direct action ever perpetrated on the oil industry. Bravo Yes Men! Imposters posing as ExxonMobil and National Petroleum Council (NPC) representatives delivered an outrageous keynote speech to 300 oilmen at GO-EXPO, Canada’s largest oil conference, held at Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta, today. The speech … Read More
UK Politicians Fight Over Climate Credentials
Suddenly every British political leader wants to be green. David Cameron, yesterday announced a new set of “environmental taxes” intended to curb air travel. In retaliation, Gordon Brown, the Chancellor will call today for a “new world order” to address climate change and tomorrow he joins Tony Blair in publishing the Government’s strategy for reducing … Read More
Santas Target Natural History Museum
Visitors to the London Natural History Museum were met by a Santa with a difference when Santas Against Excessive Consumption (SAEC) dropped in last Saturday. Visitors were treated to placards saying ‘Lappland is melting’ and ‘Reindeer can’t swim’ placards, explaining what excessive consumption is doing to the planet.
Shell: Hypocrite of the Year
Following on from the last blog â Shell has been an integral part of the conflict in Nigeria for nearly fifty years. It’s record of environmental pollution and complicity in human rights abuses is well documented. However the company continues to try and greenwash it activities. That is one reason why campaigners are highlighting the … Read More
The Green Virgin or Green Conman?
Sir Richard Branson, the head of the Virgin group of companies, yesterday committed $3bn to “tackle” climate change. The billionaire pledged all profits from his Virgin air and rail interests over the next 10 years to combating rising global temperatures. However, the money will not go to charities but be invested in a new branch … Read More
BPâs Day of Reckoning
Later today, some of BPâs most senior executives will face their first Congressional grilling over their corrosion problems at Prudhoe Bay. Although BP’s embattled CEO Sir John Browne won’t be testifying, Bob Malone, the new head of BP America will be grilled by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The hearing is called âBPâs … Read More