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CalGEM must enforce AB1167 if they are to protect Californians from paying Big Oil’s bills
Californians shouldn’t foot the bill for Big Oil SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (July 1, 2024)–In response to the news that CalGEM will chose not to enforce Assembly Bill 1167, Greenpeace USA Senior…
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CalGEM issues new oil permits in Kern County, the first since August 2023
New oil permits in Kern County break nine-month, permit-free streak KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (June 5, 2024)–In response to the news that California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) issued at least…
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Chevron’s billions in 2023 profits come at the expense of people and planet
Chevron closes out the 2023 fiscal year lining its own pockets at consumers’ expense. SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA (February 2, 2024)–This morning, Chevron announced its Q4 2023 profits – bringing its…
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The Hollywood Sign ‘burns up’ as leaders begin United Nations climate negotiations
The projection, which occurred Tuesday evening, makes Greenpeace USA the first activist organization to transform the Hollywood Sign. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (November 30, 2023) – This morning, as United Nations…
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Greenpeace USA Urged Port of Long Beach to Deny Entry to Deep Sea Mining Vessel
Greenpeace USA has issued an urgent call to the Port of Long Beach to refuse entry to the Maltese-flagged deep sea mining vessel, the Hidden Gem, slated to arrive at…
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California sues Big Oil for years of damages from climate-fueled disasters
The state of California has sued ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips and the American Petroleum Institute for misinformation about climate change. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 16, 2023)–In response to California…
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Greenpeace USA tells Bumble Bee to end Modern Slavery in its Supply Chain
Petition with over 51,000 signatures delivered to company’s headquarters Today, Greenpeace USA delivered a petition with over 51,000 signatures calling on Bumble Bee and its owners, Fong Chun Formosa (FCF),…
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Referendum reform bill passes out of California Assembly
AB 421 passes the California Assembly, bringing the state one step closer to democratic reform SACRAMENTO, CA (May 31, 2023)–In response to Assembly Bill 421 passing the California Assembly, Ben…
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Oil and gas permitting continues to skyrocket in California’s neighborhoods as Q1 comes to a close
Over 500 permits have been approved within the 3,200-foot setback that was formerly protected by a popular drilling law. SACRAMENTO, CA (April 12, 2023)–In response to the news that CalGEM…
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Oil and gas companies’ profits may soon face a cap in California, as first bill of its kind passes state legislature
SBX1-2 seeks to hold Big Oil accountable in California. SACRAMENTO, CA (March 27, 2023)–In response to the California Legislature passing a bill to hold California’s fossil fuel companies accountable for…