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‘Permitting Reform’ Is a Giveaway to Data Centers and Fossil Fuels
The US Senate is considering a bill to ease the environmental permitting of infrastructure projects. It’s a blatant giveaway to the fossil fuel and data center industries that would stifle input from the communities most impacted by their expansion. Bill proponents claim it will ease the buildout of renewable energy.
‘Permitting Reform’ Is a Giveaway to Data Centers and Fossil Fuels
The US Senate is considering a bill to ease the environmental permitting of infrastructure projects. It’s a blatant giveaway to the fossil fuel and data center industries that would stifle input from the communities most impacted by their expansion. Bill proponents claim it will ease the buildout of renewable energy.
‘Permitting Reform’ Is a Giveaway to Data Centers and Fossil Fuels | Common Dreams
1 hour ago Other words that made it to the shortlist included "unc," "affordability," "data center," and "Odyssey." What’s your pick for the Word of The Year 2026? Dictionary.com has named "maxxing" its 2026 Word of the Year. It is the slang form of "maximizing" and has already shown up in everything from …
‘Permitting Reform’ Is a Giveaway to Data Centers and Fossil Fuels
The US Senate is considering a to ease the environmental permitting of infrastructure projects. It’s a blatant giveaway to the fossil fuel and data center industries that would stifle input from the communities most impacted by their expansion. Bill proponents claim it will ease the buildout of renewable energy.
Corruption: Big Oil Buys Congress Lawmakers
( Otherwords ) – The 2026 heatwave is a global phenomenon, inflicting extreme temperatures on billions of people from the United States to Europe and South Asia. Extreme heat is deadly. In Europe, an estimated 10,000 people have died from heat this summer, and the official count of a few dozen deaths in India and Pakistan is likely to be too low by several orders of magnitude, according to a recent scientific study.
As We Choke and Sweat, Big Oil Is Trying to Buy Its Way Out of Accountability | Common Dreams
0:09 11 hours ago Saudi Arabia: Aramco Refinery Burning After Houthi Missile Attack. StringersHub • 11h Saudi Arabia - July 25, 2026 Overnight, three ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis struck a Saudi Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia, near the Yemeni border, causing a large fire at the facility. Footage shows flames and smoke rising from the site following the Yemeni attack.
As We Choke and Sweat, Big Oil Is Trying to Buy Its Way Out of Accountability
The 2026 heatwave is a global phenomenon, inflicting extreme temperatures on billions of people from the United States to Europe and South Asia. Extreme heat is deadly. In Europe, an estimated 10,000 people have died from heat this summer, and the official count of a few dozen deaths in India and Pakistan is likely to be too low by several orders of magnitude, according to a recent scientific study.
Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption
The 2026 heatwave is a global phenomenon, inflicting extreme temperatures on billions of people from the United States to Europe and South Asia. Extreme heat is deadly. In Europe, an estimated 10,000 people have died from heat this summer, and the official count of a few dozen deaths in India and Pakistan is likely to be too low by several orders of magnitude, according to a recent scientific study.
Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption
John Amos coal-fired power plant, Winfield, West Virginia. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. The 2026 heatwave is a global phenomenon, inflicting extreme temperatures on billions of people from the United States to Europe and South Asia. Extreme heat is deadly. In Europe, an estimated 10,000 people have died from heat this summer, and the official count of a few dozen deaths in India and Pakistan is likely to be too low by several orders of magnitude, according to a recent scientific study.
Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption
World News 6 hours ago The Art of the Giveaway The Atlantic - By Vivian Salama and Marie-Rose Sheinerman • 6h The Trump administration is giving Saudi Arabia exactly what it wants. For what? What kind of negotiator gives the other side everything that it wants with the hope of eventually getting something in return?
Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption
Wildfire smoke blanketing Washington, D.C. in 2023. Alex Wong (Getty Images) The 2026 heatwave is a global phenomenon, inflicting extreme temperatures on billions of people from the United States to Europe and South Asia. Extreme heat is deadly. In Europe, an estimated 10,000 people have died from heat this summer, and the official count of a few dozen deaths in India and Pakistan is likely to be too low by several orders of magnitude, according to a recent scientific study.
Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption
— from OtherWords The 2026 heatwave is a global phenomenon, inflicting extreme temperatures on billions of people from the United States to Europe and South Asia. Extreme heat is deadly. In Europe, an estimated 10,000 people have died from heat this summer, and the official count of a few dozen deaths in India and Pakistan is likely to be too low by several orders of magnitude, according to a recent scientific study.
OPINION: Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption
The 2026 heatwave is a global phenomenon, inflicting extreme temperatures on billions of people from the United States to Europe and South Asia. Extreme heat is deadly. In Europe, an estimated 10,000 people have died from heat this summer, and the official count of a few dozen deaths in India and Pakistan is likely to be too low by several orders of magnitude, according to a recent scientific study.
Trump’s Loyalty to Fossil Fuel Companies Is Driving Up Inflation
Throughout his second term, President Donald Trump has been on a relentless push to boost fossil fuels, undermine renewable energy, and end all federal regulation to address climate change. The administration claims that this push will help people in the U.S. save money. But in reality, the opposite is true: Fossil fuel dependence makes life more expensive. … Read the full article on Truthout. For press inquiries, contact IPS Deputy Communications Director Olivia Alperstein at olivia@ips-dc.org.
Trump’s Loyalty to Fossil Fuel Companies Is Driving Up Inflation
— from Truthout Throughout his second term, President Donald Trump has been on a relentless push to boost fossil fuels, undermine renewable energy, and end all federal regulation to address climate change. The administration claims that this push will help people in the U.S. save money. But in reality, the opposite is true: Fossil fuel dependence makes life more expensive.
Trump’s Loyalty to Fossil Fuel Companies Is Driving Up Inflation
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. Throughout his second term, President Donald Trump has been on a relentless push to boost fossil fuels, undermine renewable energy, and end all federal regulation to address climate change. The administration claims that this push will help people in the U.S. save money.
While the U.S. Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels, Other Countries Are Charting a Path Away From Them
The recent Santa Marta conference in Colombia was the world’s first diplomatic conference expressly dedicated to phasing out fossil fuels. By Basav Sen, In These Times Under the Trump administration, the U.S. government has been hell-bent on enriching the fossil fuel industry at the expense of humanity. But elsewhere, the fight for a fossil fuel-free future has broken new ground.
While the U.S. Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels, Other Countries Are Charting a Path Away From Them
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. government has been hell-bent on enriching the fossil fuel industry at the expense of humanity. But elsewhere, the fight for a fossil fuel-free future has broken new ground. In late April, dozens of world governments — led by Colombia and the Netherlands — convened the first ever international diplomatic conference on phasing out fossil fuels, demonstrating the kind of leadership the world needs today.
While the U.S. Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels, Other Countries Are Charting a Path Away From Them
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. government has been hell-bent on enriching the fossil fuel industry at the expense of humanity. But elsewhere, the fight for a fossil fuel-free future has broken new ground. In late April, dozens of world governments — led by Colombia and the Netherlands — convened the first ever international diplomatic conference on phasing out fossil fuels, demonstrating the kind of leadership the world needs today.
Times Opinion: Trump’s high gas prices are no accident
President Donald Trump's unprovoked and illegal attack on Iran has sent crude oil, gasoline and diesel prices through the roof. Farmers are facing sharp increases in the cost of fertilizers produced from oil and gas. But while the costs mount for regular people, the administration's allies in the fossil fuel industry stand to profit handsomely. That seems to be exactly the point. The war's worst costs are human lives.
Commentary: Trump’s high gas prices are no accident
President Donald Trump’s unprovoked and illegal attack on Iran has sent crude oil, gasoline and diesel prices through the roof. In addition, farmers are facing sharp increases in the cost of fertilizers produced from oil and gas. But while the costs mount for regular people, the administration’s allies in the fossil fuel industry stand to profit handsomely. And that seems to be exactly the point. kAm%96 H2C’D H@CDE 4@DED 2C6 9F>2?
Trump’s High Gas Prices Are No Accident
President Donald Trump’s unprovoked and illegal attack on Iran has sent crude oil, gasoline, and diesel prices through the roof. In addition, farmers are facing sharp increases in the cost of fertilizers produced from oil and gas. But while the costs mount for regular people, the administration’s allies in the fossil fuel industry stand to profit handsomely. And that seems to be exactly the point. The war’s worst costs are human lives.
Trump’s High Gas Prices Are No Accident
President Donald Trump’s unprovoked and illegal attack on Iran has sent crude oil, gasoline, and diesel prices through the roof. In addition, farmers are facing sharp increases in the cost of fertilizers produced from oil and gas. But while the costs mount for regular people, the administration’s allies in the fossil fuel industry stand to profit handsomely. And that seems to be exactly the point. The war’s worst costs are human lives.
Trump's high gas prices are no accident
By Basav Sen, Progressive Perspectives President Donald Trump's unprovoked and illegal attack on Iran has sent crude oil, gasoline and diesel prices through the roof. In addition, farmers are facing sharp increases in the cost of fertilizers produced from oil and gas. But while the costs mount for regular people, the administration's allies in the fossil fuel industry stand to profit handsomely. And that seems to be exactly the point.
Commentary: Trump's high gas prices are no accident
President Donald Trump's unprovoked and illegal attack on Iran has sent crude oil gasoline and diesel prices through the roof. In addition, farmers are facing sharp increases in the cost of fertilizers produced from oil and gas. But while the costs mount for regular people, the administration's allies in the fossil fuel industry stand to profit handsomely. And that seems to be exactly the point. The war's worst costs are human lives.
We Must Fight Fossil Fuel Oligarchs to Save Democracy | Common Dreams
Now After JD Vance claimed UK electricity prices are “four, five, six times” higher than in the United States, The Independent examined the accuracy of the US vice president’s statement more closely. Latest figures show the average monthly electricity cost in the US is about $150, roughly £110, while in the UK a typical monthly energy bill is around £79, roughly $106.
We Must Fight Fossil Fuel Oligarchs to Save Democracy
The second Trump administration has been an unrelenting assault on democracy. Basic democratic rights are disappearing. Unarmed people have been executed in the streets and smeared as “terrorists” by the government. Entire families are being kidnapped and denied basic rights in inhumane detention centers. And journalists are being arrested for doing their jobs. Against this backdrop, working for climate justice might seem like a distraction.
Trump's Abandonment of Climate Regulation Proves His Is Not a Legitimate Government
The White House recently announced what might be its most brazen attack on climate science yet. Roughlyo months ago, the administration rolled out plans to repeal the federal government’s “Endangerment Finding”—essentially, its authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases as pollutants.
A Declaration of War Against Humanity
— from OtherWords The White House recently announced what might be its most brazen attack on climate science yet. A few weeks ago, the administration rolled out plans to repeal the federal government’s “Endangerment Finding” — essentially, its authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases as pollutants.
Opinion | Big Oil’s big win in Venezuela
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Basav Sen Is the illegal U.S. invasion of Venezuela, and kidnapping of its president, a “war for oil”? To some extent, this is a reductionist debate. There are often multiple motivations for war, and there clearly are several here. Some in the administration are stuck in Cold War ideology and will use any pretext to undermine and even overthrow governments they perceive as left-leaning, as seen from Trump’s threats against Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico.
Fossil Fuel Capitalism Is Already Profiting From Trump's Attack on Venezuela | Common Dreams
Is the illegal US invasion of Venezuela, and kidnapping of its president, a “war for oil”? To some extent, this is a reductionist debate. There are often multiple motivations for war, and there clearly are several here. Some in the administration are stuck in Cold War ideology and will use any pretext to undermine and even overthrow governments they perceive as left-leaning, as seen from President Donald Trump’s threats against Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico.
Big Oil’s Win in Venezuela
Photograph by Nathaniel St. Clair Is the illegal U.S. invasion of Venezuela, and kidnapping of its president, a “war for oil”? To some extent, this is a reductionist debate. There are often multiple motivations for war, and there clearly are several here. Some in the administration are stuck in Cold War ideology and will use any pretext to undermine and even overthrow governments they perceive as left-leaning, as seen from Trump’s threats against Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico.
Big Oil’s Big Win in Venezuela – DC Journal - InsideSources
Is the illegal U.S. invasion of Venezuela, and kidnapping of its president, a “war for oil”? To some extent, this is a reductionist debate. There are often multiple motivations for war, and there clearly are several here. Some in the administration are stuck in Cold War ideology and will use any pretext to undermine and even overthrow governments they perceive as left-leaning, as seen from Trump’s threats against Colombia, Cuba and Mexico.
6 Democratic Governors Have Linked Arms With the GOP to Push Fossil Fuels
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“Abundance” Lobby Uses Trendy Words to Hide Same Old Attacks on the Environment
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. One of the Trump administration’s top priorities has been its devastating, unilateral rollback of renewable energy projects and environmental regulations — and a corresponding, aggressive push for fossil fuel interests. But to hear a growing chorus of “abundance” proponents tell it, the real obstacle to climate progress is environmental regulation itself.
Could Poor Countries Hold The US Accountable For Climate Chaos?
Above photo: A flag of the United Nations flies on the final day of negotiations of a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution, at the United Nations Offices in Geneva on August 14, 2025. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images. A recent court ruling and a brave stand by Brazil could help force the Trump administration to answer for its environmental lawlessness. The verdict is in: Rich countries can be held responsible for their contributions to climate change.
Could Poor Countries Hold the U.S. Accountable for Climate Chaos?
The verdict is in: Rich countries can be held responsible for their contributions to climate change. And that decision could leave the United States more isolated than ever. In late July, the UN’s highest court — the International Court of Justice (ICJ)—unanimously ruled that countries have an obligation to prevent catastrophic climate change by transitioning from fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Another View: Institutional failures made Texas flood more deadly
The horrific flash flood in Texas has left at least 130 dead (including 36 children), and three are still missing. As with most extreme weather events today, it needs to be repeated loudly and clearly: The extreme flooding was made significantly more likely due to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
COMMENTARY: The deaths in Texas are on the GOP’s hands
The horrific flash flood in Texas has left at least 130 dead (including 36 children), and three are still missing. As with most extreme weather events today, it needs to be repeated loudly and clearly: The extreme flooding was made significantly more likely due to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
Commentary: The deaths in Texas are on the GOP’s hands
The horrific flash flood in Texas has left at least 130 dead (including 36 children), and three are still missing. As with most extreme weather events today, it needs to be repeated loudly and clearly: The extreme flooding was made significantly more likely due to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
Commentary: The deaths in Texas are on the GOP’s hands
The horrific flash flood in Texas has left at least 130 dead (including 36 children), and three are still missing. As with most extreme weather events today, it needs to be repeated loudly and clearly: The extreme flooding was made significantly more likely due to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
Commentary: The deaths in Texas are on the GOP’s hands
The horrific flash flood in Texas has left at least 130 dead (including 36 children), and three are still missing. As with most extreme weather events today, it needs to be repeated loudly and clearly: The extreme flooding was made significantly more likely due to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
The Deaths in Texas Are on the GOP’s Hands – DC Journal - InsideSources
The horrific flash flood in Texas has left at least 130 dead (including 36 children), and three are still missing. As with most extreme weather events today, it needs to be repeated loudly and clearly: The extreme flooding was made significantly more likely due to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
Louisiana wants to censor citizen science, but residents are fighting back
Members of the environmental justice group Rise St. James are involved in an ongoing fight to keep Formosa Plastics from building a $9.4B plastic manufacturing complex in St. James Parish.
The White House Spent Earth Day Lying About Climate Science
On April 22, Earth Day, the White House issued a press release that reads like parody. It would be comical if the consequences weren’t so dire. The release proclaims that President Trump “follows science.” This is a laughable lie. In a few short months, this administration has censored scientific information on government websites, tried to eviscerate funding for scientific research, turned its back on global scientific cooperation, and fired government scientists.
The White House Spent Earth Day Lying About Climate Science
— from OtherWords On April 22, Earth Day, the White House issued a press release that reads like parody. It would be comical if the consequences weren’t so dire. The release proclaims that President Trump “follows science.” This is a laughable lie. In a few short months, this administration has censored scientific information on government websites, tried to eviscerate funding for scientific research, turned its back on global scientific cooperation, and fired government scientists.
We're Parents: Trump's Attacks on Trans Kids Don't Speak for Us
As parents, we’re horrified by the denial of health care to trans children that’s being imposed on families and communities across this country right now. Through President Trump’s executive orders and harsh anti-trans laws in different states, policy makers are making it a crime to provide for trans kids’ medical needs. That’s sickening.
Trump's Attack On Science Is An Attack On The Public
Above photo: Trump’s solution to the climate crisis. Andreas Arnold/picture alliance via Getty Images. The Trump administration is defunding and censoring science to serve corrupt corporate interests. Among the flurry of actions by the Trump administration, it could be easy to miss one that poses a grave danger to public health and our planet: a no-holds-barred attack on science.
We’re Parents. Trump’s Attacks on Trans Kids Don’t Speak for Us.
As parents, we’re horrified by the denial of health care to trans children that’s being imposed on families and communities across this country right now. Through President Trump’s executive orders and harsh anti-trans laws in different states, policy makers are making it a crime to provide for trans kids’ medical needs. That’s sickening.
We’re Parents. Trump’s Attacks on Trans Kids Don’t Speak for Us.
As parents, we’re horrified by the denial of health care to trans children that’s being imposed on families and communities across this country right now. Through President Trump’s executive orders and harsh anti-trans laws in different states, policy makers are making it a crime to provide for trans kids’ medical needs. That’s sickening.
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