Tag: Big Oil
Trump to Host Big Oil CEOs as Gas Price Average Remains Over $4 a Gallon
Washington, DC — Reporting today indicates that Donald Trump plans to host oil industry executives at the White House tomorrow, even as the average gas price is over $4 a gallon and Big Oil companies reported $85.2 billion in combined Q2 profits. Much of that windfall came from the surge in oil prices following … [continued]
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Science, Attribution Studies, & Identifying Climate Criminals
The word “science,” according to Wikipedia, is derived from the Latin verb “scire, meaning ‘to know,’ specifically its present participle sciens, meaning ‘knowing.’” The root word scire is also connected to English words like conscience — shared knowledge of right and wrong — and omniscient — all-knowing. My, how times … [continued]
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As Diesel Prices Surge, Trump Administration Moves to Make Fueling Large Trucks Even More Expensive
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Trump administration finalized a rule setting up a weakening Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for a significant share of the transportation sector’s pollution. Weakening fuel efficiency standards will make it harder for trucking fleets to reduce their reliance … [continued]
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Fossil Fuel Money Behind Republican Hysteria Over Canadian Wildfire Smoke
America’s Jack*** In Chief has taken to his private social media channel to lambaste Canada for allowing its forests to burn. Yesterday, this failed leader imposed new 50 percent tariffs on lots of Canadian products, claiming (as usual) without evidence that Canada is discriminating against US cheese, among other sins … [continued]
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Sierra Club Condemns Congressional Effort to Attack California’s Waivers Protecting Clean Air
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Representative Harriet Hageman introduced legislation under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to revoke California’s Clean Air Act waiver allowing the state to enforce stronger than federal greenhouse gas standards for vehicles. This legislation targets policy that is already fully phased in, which means cars and trucks impacted … [continued]
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