The Case Against Heavy Investment in the Oil Industry The Argument of Amnesty International In response to the comments made by Haitham Al-Ghais, the Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), urging for US$12 trillion of investment in the oil industry by 2045, Candy Ofime, Amnesty International’s […]
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The Climate Secrets of Energy Giant ENI: Unveiling a Surprising 70s Revelation
ENI‘s Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Impacts on Climate Since the 70s Introduction A recent investigation conducted by Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon has revealed that Italian energy giant ENI knew about the potential destructive impacts of fossil fuels on the climate and the planet as early as the 1970s. This revelation […]
Exposing ENI’s Longstanding Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Climate Impact
Investigation Reveals ENI‘s Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Impact on Climate Introduction In a recent report titled “ENI Knew,” Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon have uncovered evidence that energy giant ENI, a state-owned company in the 70s and 80s, was aware of the potential destructive impacts of fossil fuels on the climate […]
Climate Activists Rally Against TotalEnergies’ LNG Terminal in Le Havre Harbour
Energy Activists Protest Against TotalEnergies’ LNG Floating Terminal in Le Havre Harbour Introduction Greenpeace France activists recently staged a protest against the arrival of TotalEnergies‘ Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) floating terminal, the FSRU Cape Ann, in Le Havre Harbour. The activists argue that the construction and operation of the LNG […]
Rallying for Change: Global Climate Protests Demand a Fossil Fuel-Free Future
Global Protests Call for Halt to Fossil Fuels to Avert Climate Catastrophe Millions of people around the world are set to take part in protests and events calling for a halt to the use of fossil fuels, in an effort to prevent the escalating climate catastrophe. Amnesty International, a prominent […]
The Urgent Plea: Southern European Presidents Unite to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
Urgent Plea from Southern European Presidents Calls for Action on Climate Crisis Calling for Immediate Action The presidents of five southern European countries – Italy, Greece, Portugal, Malta, and Slovenia – have issued a call for urgent measures to tackle the climate crisis. This plea comes in the wake of […]
The Oversight of Fossil Fuels in the Plastic Treaty Negotiations
Role of Fossil Fuels Absent at Plastics Treaty Negotiations Overview Despite the conclusion of the second round of United Nations Environment Programme’s plastics treaty negotiations in Paris last week with a mandate for a “zero draft” of the treaty to be prepared by the negotiating committee’s chair prior to this […]
Achieving Net Zero by 2050: Why COP28 Must Prioritize Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
Human Rights Watch Urges Fossil Fuel Phaseout at COP28 Climate Talks in Bonn The Human Rights Watch has called on governments and advocates attending the UN climate talks in Bonn from June 5 to 15, 2023, to demand ambitious and rights-respecting climate action. Bonn conference is a precursor to the […]
“UN urged to take action against fossil fuel industry’s interference in Global Plastic Treaty”
UN urged to prevent fossil fuel industry from sabotaging Global Plastic Treaty negotiations Over 150 civil society groups and scientists, including renowned primatologist and United Nations Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall, have signed an open letter to the United Nations (UN), urging it to take action to prevent the […]
Global Leaders Agree to Plastics Treaty, Calling for Phasing Out Fossil Fuels to Combat Pollution
Plastic pollution has become so rampant globally that governments, businesses, and civil society organizations are in negotiations to create an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The second round of talks will take place in Paris beginning on May 29, 2023. This treaty is aimed at ensuring that both […]