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New Data: Oil and Gas Industry Has Spent an Average of $4.3 Million per Senate Seat and $490,000 per House Seat
Oil and gas executives and other powerful corporate interests want to keep us home by spreading misinformation and contributing to politicians supporting voter suppression efforts. In fact, new data shows…
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Big Oil Money Looms Large in Competitive Elections
During this election cycle, 20 oil & gas companies and industry trade associations contributed more than $52 million to right-wing super PACs and party fundraising committees, and more than $4…
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Greenpeace Brazil responds to election outcome
Brazilians chose not only democracy but also the candidate who said he would pursue a greener and more just Brazil. São Paulo, Brazil (October 31, 2022)–In response to the Brazilian…
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Taxing Big Oil’s Obscene Profits is Only Fair
When profits are high, oil companies keep all the profits. When profits are low, taxpayers have to bail them out. It is simply not fair. WASHINGTON DC (Oct. 31, 2022)–In…
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Midterm Elections Are Critical to Both Democracy and Climate: A Tale of Two Congressional Races
Big Oil executives and the politicians under their influence are lining up to detonate the next big climate bomb, which is locked beneath the surface of West Texas and Southeast…
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From Climate Denial to Democracy Denial: Big Oil Money is Polluting Politics and the Planet
With more than 70% of Americans concerned about the climate crisis, Big Oil CEOs stand to gain the most from drowning out our voices. That explains why the industry isn’t…
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This Must be the End of Manchin’s Dirty Deal
This must signal an end to backroom deals that sacrifice the health and safety of our communities at the altar of Big Oil profits. Washington DC (Sept. 27, 2022)–In response…
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Manchin’s Dirty Deal Would Sacrifice Lives And The Planet
This is not permitting reform. This is permitting a giveaway that benefits those who continue to line their pockets at the expense of those affected by climate disasters. Washington DC…
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As Investigations Into Big Oil Continues, Manchin And Schumer Try To Push A Dirty Permitting Deal
This week three Congressional committees held hearings investigating Big Oil’s shady tactics to delay climate action, silence those who protect their communities, and sacrifice lives to grow their profits. Meanwhile,…
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Greenpeace USA Supports Calls From Members Of Congress To Stop Dirty Permitting Deal
Let’s be perfectly clear, Manchin and Schumer’s Dirty Deal would allow the oil and gas industry which is responsible for over 1 in 5 premature deaths to fast track projects…