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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US Supreme Court Takes Up Fossil Fuel Firms’ Climate Accountability Case

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding climate accountability brought by the city of Boulder against major oil companies, which could influence future climate litigation in the US.

Feb 23 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sutt: Estonia does not plan to compensate carbon quota costs for power plants

Estonia's Energy and Environment Minister Andres Sutt announced that the country will not compensate fossil fuel power plants for carbon quota expenses, diverging from Italy's approach.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Who Pays for Russia's War? Neighbors of Czechia Are on the List

The article discusses how ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine is financed by fossil fuel exports, with significant buyers including neighboring Central European countries.

Feb 23 • 07:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The fossil industry is a beast cornered, says sociologist Vojtěch Pecka

Sociologist Vojtěch Pecka discusses the challenges faced by the fossil fuel industry in the context of climate change.

Feb 23 • 04:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Geopolitics Forces Europe to Move Towards Clean Energy

The European Union announces historical setbacks in its fossil fuel sector while simultaneously generating more clean energy than coal, driven by geopolitical pressures.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Decrease in Hydroelectric Participation Forces Brazil to Project More Dirty Energy for the Future

Brazil is facing a shift in its energy matrix as the participation of hydroelectric power declines, compelling an increase in fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Man from Coal. What Each Year of Donald Trump's Presidency Says About US Policy Goals?

The article discusses Donald Trump's environmental policies, particularly his decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and his subsequent actions to increase fossil fuel production.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Brazil eyes fossil fuel roadmap 'that unites'

Brazil proposes a unified roadmap for reducing fossil fuel dependence, following challenges at the recent COP30 climate conference.

Feb 17 • 14:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Crisis Did Not Make the EU Increase the Pace Towards Fossil-Free Energy

A study reveals that despite the EU doubling fossil fuel subsidies during the 2022 energy crisis, there was no acceleration towards fossil-free energy use.

Feb 16 • 06:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin

The Tony Blair Institute's latest report advocating for increased North Sea oil and gas production has been criticized for its misleading claims and ties to fossil fuel interests.

Feb 13 • 00:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

France renews its energy strategy: More nuclear power, less land wind power

The French government has introduced a new energy plan aimed at reducing fossil fuel consumption by increasing nuclear power generation.

Feb 12 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Climate leaders condemn Trump EPA’s biggest rollback yet: ‘This is corruption’

Climate leaders are protesting the Trump administration's rollback of key federal climate regulations, calling it a corrupt act influenced by the fossil fuel industry.

Feb 12 • 15:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Karl Dalén: The climate is sacrificed when the 'coal master' fuels the economy

The article discusses the severe winter conditions in Washington D.C. and criticizes Donald Trump's environmental policies, which promote fossil fuel use and undermine efforts against climate change.

Feb 11 • 06:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More pollution and higher energy costs: critics condemn Trump’s anti-environment agenda

Critics are condemning Trump’s energy policies for exacerbating pollution and increasing electricity costs, as legal challenges arise against his administration's rollback of renewable energy projects in favor of fossil fuel initiatives.

Feb 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Sydney protest chaos, Japan’s gas lobbying revealed, Bad Bunny’s cultural moment

Protests in Sydney against the Israeli president's visit led to violent clashes with police, while there are ongoing discussions about fossil fuel investments from Japan and issues around the gaming platform Roblox.

Feb 9 • 19:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australian ministers met Japanese gas companies 20 times amid fossil fuel lobbying push

Australian ministers held over 20 meetings with Japanese gas companies, highlighting efforts to support the fossil fuel industry amidst lobbying for favorable policies.

Feb 9 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Says no to oil money: - Collides with what I stand for

Olympic silver medalist Ragne Wiklund has declined sponsorship from fossil fuel companies, emphasizing her commitment to environmental issues despite acknowledging the financial struggles faced by athletes.

Feb 9 • 13:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: In Cheerful Service for Climate Collapse

The article discusses the Trump administration's promotion of coal mining through the introduction of a mascot, amidst a broader agenda of returning to fossil fuel reliance.

Feb 8 • 16:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

These US states want polluters to pay for the rising insurance costs of climate disasters

Three US states are proposing legislation to allow state prosecutors to sue fossil fuel companies for rising home insurance costs linked to climate disasters.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Entities criticize lack of concrete actions to end fossil fuel use in the government's climate plan

Environmental organizations criticize the absence of specific guidelines and concrete measures to eliminate fossil fuel use in the government's recently presented Climate Plan, describing it as lacking ambition.

Feb 7 • 03:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Sports

Petition to the Olympic Committee: Athletes Do Not Want Fossil Sponsors

Thousands of winter athletes are urging the International Olympic Committee to stop accepting funds from the fossil fuel industry, warning that the Olympic Winter Games are literally 'melting away'.

Feb 6 • 18:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Utilitas opens the largest heat storage in the Baltic states at the Väo energy complex

Utilitas has opened the largest heat storage facility in the Baltic states with a capacity of 1100 MWh in Tallinn, aimed at balancing energy production and reducing fossil fuel usage.

Feb 6 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Greenpeace protesters against the sponsor of the Winter Games

Greenpeace activists protested in Milan against the sponsorship of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics by the oil giant Eni, citing fossil fuel emissions as a threat to winter sports sustainability.

Feb 5 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Capitalist logic of Olympics: Sponsored by fossil fuels while pledging for sustainability

The article discusses the contradiction of the Olympics being sponsored by fossil fuel companies while promoting sustainability initiatives.

Feb 5 • 10:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel

The Trump administration has introduced a cartoon mascot named 'Coalie' to promote coal mining as part of their energy policy.

Feb 3 • 16:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

It's not that hot with the renaissance of electricity production from nuclear, even though it faces unprecedented growth

Countries, including several in Europe, are planning new nuclear reactors as a response to the climate crisis and to secure a stable energy source independent of fossil fuel imports.

Feb 3 • 08:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Outrage in Germany: Supporting the Increase in Fossil Fuel Prices Angers Motorists

The vice president of Germany’s largest automobile club, ADAC, has sparked outrage for publicly advocating for higher fossil fuel prices to combat climate change, leading to a mass cancellation of memberships and accusations of betrayal from drivers.

Jan 14 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Australia’s Cop31 chief negotiator plans to lobby petrostates on fossil fuel phaseout

Australia's climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, aims to persuade major oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia to support the fossil fuel phase-out during his role as chief negotiator at COP31.

Jan 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The 400 blows of Trump to the global environment: the USA becomes the supervillain in the global climate fight

The Trump administration has intensified attacks on renewable energy, electric vehicles, science, and international treaties while aligning with fossil fuel interests.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The US exits the UN climate change convention and the IPCC: What does this new blow from Trump mean?

Donald Trump has ordered the United States to exit the Paris Agreement and other climate-related conventions, undermining international efforts to combat climate change through a reduction in fossil fuel use.

Jan 8 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Indian police raid home of environmental activists over anti-fossil fuel campaign

Indian police have conducted a raid on the residence of noted environmental activists Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi, accusing them of undermining national interests through their advocacy for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.

Jan 7 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

India arrests environmental campaigners for ‘activities against the national interest’

Indian police have detained prominent environmental activists Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi, accusing them of undermining national interests by campaigning for a treaty to limit fossil fuel use and allegedly receiving substantial payments for their efforts.

Jan 7 • 17:52 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Climate extremists claim responsibility for blackout affecting 50,000 households

A group of climate activists claimed responsibility for a significant power outage in southwestern Berlin that impacted 50,000 households, targeting the fossil fuel industry and wealthy individuals.

Jan 4 • 17:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Global warming-fueled wildfires drive up the climate crisis bill among the year's 10 most expensive disasters

Wildfires, exacerbated by global warming, have become one of the 10 most expensive climate crisis disasters, with the Los Angeles fires in January 2025 causing over 400 deaths and $60 billion in losses, according to a report blaming the fossil fuel industry.

Dec 27 • 00:01 UTC

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