Posts by Emily Laskin
The Empire Strikes Back
Climate activists celebrate last year’s groundswell in lawsuits against oil and gas corporations and some companies that construct pipelines. As of early 2018, some oil majors are fighting back in court, and not just as defendants. In several new cases, oil and gas majors are using “creative lawyering” to attack the same groups who brought them to court in the first place.
Read moreHow Feasible is 100% Renewable Energy?
A question of political will The end of the year saw a few new studies on the costs of moving the world to 100% renewable energy. They’ve been generating some buzz in the green energy internet about how long it will take, and how much it will cost, to accomplish a full energy transition. While everyone…
Read moreKeep an Eye on These California Lawsuits
Two California counties and one city are suing 37 oil majors for climate-related damages.
Read moreToday at Oakland City Hall! Pressure Council to Cut Ties with JPMorgan Chase
Come out this afternoon to support efforts to divest the City of Oakland from Chase bank.
Read moreCalPERS Climate Victory at Occidental Petroleum Meeting
After a meeting last week CalPERS and other investors passed a resolution requiring Occidental Petroleum to report on climate-related risks. It’s the first resolution of its kind in the nation.
Read moreDivestment vs Engagement: One Just Doesn’t Work
In the fight to keep oil in the ground, pension funds, banks, and other organizations managing large sums are coming under pressure to keep their money away from fossil fuel corporations. But while activists call for divestment from fossil fuel companies, the pension funds and banks seem to favor “engagement” with problematic companies while remaining invested. The…
Read moreCan Cities Protect the Climate Better than Nations?
Cities are ramping up their efforts to go green and mitigate climate change impacts, with or without support from the federal government.
Read moreCalPERS Puts Pressure on Banks Funding DAPL
CalPERS and over 120 other big investors have called on banks funding DAPL to use their influence to reroute the pipeline.
Read moreUpdate: Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit
The 21 young people who brought a climate change-related lawsuit against the federal government are fighting harder than ever now that Trump is in office.
Read moreTrump Stinks of Big Oil
All of Trump’s most damaging policies link back up to his ties to Big Oil. This is what it’s like to have a president who’s a puppet of fossil fuels.
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