oil and gas

Massachusetts Sues ExxonMobil For Climate Disinformation, Greenwashing

Massachusetts Sues ExxonMobil For Climate Disinformation, Greenwashing

By Brendan DeMelle Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil Thursday over the company’s misinformation campaign to delay action to address climate change. Attorney General Maura Healey told reporters in a press conference Thursday that “Exxon has fought us every step of the way,” and was “completely uncooperative,” noting that the company failed to comply with […]

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    ‘Don’t Let BIG $ Rig Our Democracy’: Vote No on Amendment 71

    ‘Don’t Let BIG $ Rig Our Democracy’: Vote No on Amendment 71

    Greenpeace flew its thermal airship this morning over the Denver and Boulder area urging Coloradans to vote no on Amendment 71 or “Raise the Bar,” which benefits wealthy interests while shutting those without significant funds out of the ballot initiative process. “Raise the Bar” is largely funded and promoted by the oil and gas industry […]

    Oklahoma Governor Wants You to Pray for the Oil Industry (No Joke)

    Oklahoma Governor Wants You to Pray for the Oil Industry (No Joke)

    This is not us trying to be The Onion. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has officially proclaimed Oct. 13 “Oilfield Prayer Day” to raise awareness for the state’s declining oil industry. Here’s her official signed proclamation. Michael Vadon / State of Oklahoma Executive Department The document states: “Whereas Oklahoma is blessed with an abundance of oil […]

    Fracking Fight Continues in Colorado

    Fracking Fight Continues in Colorado

    In the escalating ballot battle between the drilling industry and Colorado communities, new records show that energy companies are spending millions of dollars to stop anti-fracking measures in the state. Environmental groups are currently gathering signatures on two statewide measures, 75 and 78, to appear on Colorado’s November ballot. The first initiative would amend the […]