Fossil Fuels

President Biden granted approval to the controversial Willow oil project in Alaska despite critics calling it a "carbon bomb".

Biden admin approves controversial Willow oil project in Alaska

New York has become the first state in the U.S. to pass a law banning natural gas in most new residential buildings.

New York becomes first state in US to ban natural gas in most new builds

Global investment in clean energy is rising and is now set to outpace spending on fossil fuels for the first time ever.

Clean energy spending to outpace fossil fuels for first time ever

A climate summit by the United Nations will happen this fall, but the discussion of phasing out fossil fuels may not happen due to its leader.

UN climate chief’s call to phase out fossil fuels may be ignored at talks

A group of young activists in Montana took the fight for a clean and healthy environment to state court in a first-of-a-kind climate trial.

Landmark youth-led climate trial begins in Montana

For the third straight day, Earth's average temperature either matched a record or set a new record on Wednesday, July 5.

Earth’s average temperature hits record high

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was fined by a Swedish court for disobeying police during a protest at an oil facility.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined before returning to scene of arrest

Former President Donald trump was charged with racketeering as part of his fourth indictment, and a judge sides with activists in Montana.

Trump faces fourth indictment: The Rundown Aug. 15, 2023

Young climate activists in Montana received what experts called a first-of-its-kind legal victory on Monday, Aug. 14.

Montana judge sides with climate activists in first-of-its-kind ruling

Touted as "the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history," the Inflation Reduction Act also contains concessions to oil companies.

Inflation Reduction Act ties renewable energy projects to more oil lease sales