Fossil Energy Production

Message from voters: Remove politicized constraints on fossil energy production

Voters in the recent election have sent a clear message to remove policy roadblocks to greater fossil energy production, particularly in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Michigan, as it ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

How Trump Could Actually Increase Fossil Fuel Production

Donald Trump will have key levers he can use, but he faces limitations too.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

With Ready Orders and an Energy Czar, Trump Plots Pivot to Fossil Fuels

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team for climate and the environment is considering relocating the E.P.A. out of Washington and other drastic changes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Exxon CEO says Trump won’t be able to ‘unleash’ new energy production

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a platform to significantly ramp up U.S. oil production and bring down the cost of energy, but the head of the nation’s largest energy company is doubtful ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Satisfying vs. Productive

Weekends are, ostensibly, for relaxation. But the impulse to make every moment productive can make guilt-free leisure a challenge.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Boost Productivity With a Strong Mindset

How you think everyday influences how you work everyday. Uncover how a strong mindset can help you better get things done.

Business - Inc. - 20 hours ago

This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered

Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole that wriggled around 160 million years ago

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Trump win invigorates fossil fuel industry

Presented by American Chemistry Council — In the wake of Trump's victory, the industry is hopeful he’ll deliver on his promises and roll back regulations put in place by the Biden administration. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record

Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Fossil fills 70-million-year gap in understanding

The complete skull is one of the most significant finds of its kind, say researchers.

Fury at climate talks over ‘backsliding’ on fossil fuels

Countries are split at UN climate summit over funding and commitments to reducing fossil fuel use.

The Fossil Fuels Conversation Needs a Hard Reset

The term “reducing emissions” has outlived its usefulness, a crutch to soften the blow that’s being exploited by greenwashers. Now it’s time to get real.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Dinosaur Domination Is Marked in a Timeline of Vomit and Feces Fossils

Studying bromalites helped paleontologists piece together how the reptiles came to rule a part of the prehistoric world.

Science - The New York Times - Yesterday

Burgum Will Be Trump’s Energy Czar

The North Dakota governor, who helped strengthen ties between the oil industry and President-elect Donald J. Trump, will do double duty as Interior secretary.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought

Tech - ABC News - November 20

Scientists discover oldest ever giant tadpole fossil in Argentina

Tadpole that wriggled around 160m years ago surpasses previous record holder by about 20m years. Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160m ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot Dog

A 161 million-year-old fossil, linked to a line of extinct frog-like amphibians, is the oldest tadpole ever found.

Science - The New York Times - October 30

How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

COP29 chief exec caught on film promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.

Cop29 CEO filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at climate summit

Elnur Soltanov recorded speaking with fake oil and gas group that asked for deals in exchange for sponsoring talks. The chief executive of Cop29 has been filmed apparently agreeing to facilitate ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

India’s hunger for fossil fuels drags on its push towards net zero

Growing economy sucks up more electricity than its green sources can provide despite billions invested in solar and wind farms

World - Financial Times - November 11

‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high

Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024. There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Climate action in fossil fuel sector has ‘stalled’, says report

Also in today’s newsletter, why private capital will not suffice for Africa’s climate needs

World - Financial Times - November 14

Scientists in Argentina unearth oldest tadpole fossil ever discovered

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Cop29 week one diary: from fossil fuel colouring books to Ronaldinho

Keir Starmer gets a warm welcome, a vegan burger costs the earth, and cop29.com makes a point. Many countries are offering treats at their Cop29 pavilions: the UK’s has a coffee bar; Georgia’s has ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil Fuels

Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuels

Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis. Two giant, mirrored walls are set to rise out of the sands of ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Azerbaijan blocks COP29.com in fossil fuel domain name war

Kitchenware company near New Delhi sells name to campaigners attacking oil and gas groups

World - Financial Times - November 20

Oil-producing nations under fire at COP29 over fossil fuels omission

EU says draft agreements released at climate summit are ‘clearly unacceptable’

World - Financial Times - November 21

Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels

Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Countries That Use Large Amounts of Fossil Fuels Export Emissions to Other Countries

U.S. fossil fuel exports led to more than 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions in other countries in 2022.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Saudi Arabia and Russia Block Mention of Fossil Fuel Exit in Climate Resolution

A handful of oil-producing nations ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of a call to transition away from fossil fuels.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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