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Want another reason to loathe Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Just look at how it may completely screw up the Paris climate accords — and our planet.

UN: Ukrainian War Fossil Fuel ‘Madness’ Might Destroy The Planet

By Noor Al-Sibai

Ukraine's foremost climate scientist believes that fossil fuels are not only the greatest threat to humanity, but a driving factor in Russia's invasion of her country as well.

Top Ukrainian Scientist Calls Russian Invasion a “Fossil Fuel War”

By Noor Al-Sibai

The Biden administration is bragging it has produced a record amounts of oil and gas as world powers look to end their reliance on Russian oil.

White House Brags That America Is Producing More Oil and Gas Than Ever

By Victor Tangermann

The country of France passed a law in December that will require car companies to tell people not to drive in its commercials.

France Passes Law Requiring Car Ads to Tell People Not to Drive a Car

By Tony Ho Tran

SpaceX is stuck in a legal battle as it tries to dig for natural gas in the area surrounding its Boca Chica, Texas launchpad.

SpaceX Wants to Drill for Natural Gas in Texas

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists developed a trick that generates methanol fuel out of water and carbon dioxide without using any fossil fuels.

New Trick Turns Air Into Synthetic Gasoline Without Using Any Fossil Fuels

By Dan Robitzski

In a recent interview, Elon Musk suggested that oil tycoons might not have known how much they were damaging the planet when they got into the business.

Elon Musk: “I Feel a Bit Bad About Hating on the Oil and Gas Industry”

By Dan Robitzski

To get consumers to change their attitudes toward fossil fuels, experts suggest covering gas pumps with the same warnings we see on cigarettes.

Climate Experts Suggest Tobacco-Like Warnings on Gas Pumps

By Dan Robitzski

$Chinese researchers say that replacing water with atmosphere-polluting carbon dioxide could make fracking more eco-friendly.$

Fracking With CO2 Instead of Water Is Greener, Say Researchers

By Kristin Houser

The island nation of Mauritius is now generating 14 percent of its electricity by burning sugarcane byproducts. Here's why it matters.

This Island Nation is Getting Power From Sugarcane Instead of Oil

By Jon Christian

Oil Will Be Used Less for Fuel, More for Plastics and Fertilizers

Oil Will Be Used Less for Fuel, More for Plastics and Fertilizers

By Jon Christian

Global demand for fossil fuels could peak a decade before experts had previously predicted, which could spell trouble for the economy.

Experts Warn That Demand for Fossil Fuels Could Peak a Decade Earlier Than Predicted

By Jon Christian

Scientists have undertaken a project to unlock Bioinspired Light-Escalated Chemistry (BioLEC), a new type of science that could help replace fossil fuels.

Sugar, Light, And A New Type of Chemistry — What It May Take To Wean Us Off Fossil Fuels

By Dan Robitzski

The Digest: Removing Spent Underwater Oil Rigs Might Do More Harm Than Good

The Digest: Removing Spent Underwater Oil Rigs Might Do More Harm Than Good

By Kristin Houser

EVs Can’t Change the World Until We Change How We Sell Them

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EVs Can’t Change the World Until We Change How We Sell Them

By Kristin Houser

Green Energy: Good For The Planet, Bad For Fossil Fuel Workers

Green Energy: Good For The Planet, Bad For Fossil Fuel Workers

By Claudia Geib

Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Suing Big Oil for Climate Change

Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Suing Big Oil for Climate Change

New Data Shows Solar Energy Creates More Jobs in America Than Any Other Industry

New Data Shows Solar Energy Creates More Jobs in America Than Any Other Industry

By Chelsea Gohd

If We Want the Price of Renewables to Drop, We Need to Pay to Get Rid of Carbon

If We Want the Price of Renewables to Drop, We Need to Pay to Get Rid of Carbon

By Patrick Caughill

Europe Dramatically Accelerates Plans to Create a Coal-Free Continent

Europe Dramatically Accelerates Plans to Create a Coal-Free Continent

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Norway Is Aiming for All of Its Short Flights to be Electric by 2040

By Chelsea Gohd

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Renewable Energy

New Report Predicts Renewable Energy Will be Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels by 2020

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Last Year, Britain Generated Twice as Much Energy From Wind as Coal

By Chelsea Gohd

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Trump Gives Green Light for Offshore Drilling Near Every U.S. Coast

By Lou Del Bello

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California Is Officially Planning to Ban Polluting Cars by 2040

By Chelsea Gohd

Cleaning up Coal May Buy Us Time as We Transition to Renewables

Cleaning up Coal May Buy Us Time as We Transition to Renewables

By Patrick Caughill

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US to Reverse Offshore Drilling Regulations, Leaving the Environment Vulnerable

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Coal Power Plants Are More Than Just an Environmental Burden — They’re Economically Cumbersome, Too

The Hidden Cost of Bitcoin? Our Environment.

The Hidden Cost of Bitcoin? Our Environment.

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Russia Is Drilling the Arctic for Liquefied Natural Gas

By Lou Del Bello

The World Bank Will Stop Fossil Fuel Financing Beginning in 2019

The World Bank Will Stop Fossil Fuel Financing Beginning in 2019

By Patrick Caughill

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Changes to National Monuments Could Benefit the Fossil Fuel Industry

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Solar Energy Prices Continue to Plunge While Coal Prices Climb Higher

By Patrick Caughill

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Denmark Commits to Ending Its Reliance on Coal for Electricity by 2030

What Will It Take to Kill Fossil Fuels Once and for All?

European Nation Set to Be 100% Renewable in Two Years

European Nation Set to Be 100% Renewable in Two Years

Lower Your home energy bill using renewables

A New Blockchain Token Is Ready to Lead Us Into the Fossil Fuel-Free Future

By Kristin Houser

Industry Minister Promises a Coal-Free Italy by 2025

Industry Minister Promises a Coal-Free Italy by 2025

Regreening the Planet

Regreening the Planet Could Impact Carbon Levels as Much as Ending Oil Use

China is Creating a Future With Worldwide Electric Vehicle Adoption

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China is Creating a Future With Worldwide Electric Vehicle Adoption

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Dutch Government Reveals Plans to Make All Cars Emissions Free by 2030

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Electric Vehicles

China Pushes Electric Vehicles and Makes Producing Fossil Fuel Vehicles Tougher

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Reducing Our Dependency on Coal Will Make Us Healthier in the Long Run

Pollution From Ships is Causing Lightning Storms Over Ocean Shipping Lanes

Pollution From Ships is Causing Lightning Storms Over Ocean Shipping Lanes

California is Considering a Ban on the Sale of Non-Electric Cars

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California is Considering a Ban on the Sale of Non-Electric Cars

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These 7 Countries Want to Say Goodbye to Fossil Fuel-Based Cars

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Renewable Energy

Today, California Will Vote on a Bill Pushing for 100% Renewable Energy by 2045

Plant-Based Biofuels Are Completely Transforming Energy

Plant-Based Biofuels Are Completely Transforming Energy

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Advanced Transport

China is Working on a Timetable to Ban the Production and Sale of Non-Electric Cars

France Wants to Cease Fossil Fuel Production by 2040

France Wants to Cease Fossil Fuel Production by 2040

How 139 Countries Could Be Powered by 100 Percent Wind, Water, and Solar Energy by 2050

How 139 Countries Could Be Powered by 100 Percent Wind, Water, and Solar Energy by 2050

Solar Power is Saving Dollars — and Lives

Solar Power is Saving Dollars — and Lives

Renewable Energy in the U.S. Broke Energy Records for the First Time

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy in the U.S. Broke Energy Records for the First Time

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Coal Power Is Taking the Lives of 52,000 Americans Every Year, According to Study

By Christianna Reedy

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The Solar Industry Is Creating Jobs 17 Times Faster Than the Rest of the U.S. Economy

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A New Power Plant Burns Fossil Fuels Without Any Carbon Emissions

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We May Have an Entirely New Source of Energy – “Flammable Ice”

Students Made a Car That Gets a Staggering 2,713 Miles per Gallon

Students Made a Car That Gets a Staggering 2,713 Miles per Gallon

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India Is Scraping a Major Coal Project in Favor of Renewables

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New Evidence Reveals Just How Fast Coal Use Is Declining in Europe

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An Engineer Has Found a Way to Create Plastic Roads

A Court Just Ruled in Favor of Teens Who Sued Part of the Fossil Fuel Industry

A Court Just Ruled in Favor of Teens Who Sued Part of the Fossil Fuel Industry

A New Clean Energy Record Was Just Set in the U.S.

A New Clean Energy Record Was Just Set in the U.S.

By June Javelosa

WHO Report: A Quarter of Childhood Deaths are Due to Environmental Pollution

WHO Report: A Quarter of Childhood Deaths are Due to Environmental Pollution

By June Javelosa