Apparently preparing for climate change is less of a priority than convincing investors to stay on board.

New York's attorney general sues Exxon Mobil over climate change deception

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The New York Attorney General is suing Exxon Mobil for misleading investors to believe it had prepared for a changing climate.

New York Sues Exxon Mobil Over Climate Change Deception

The oil company claimed it could handle environmental regulations. It lied, according to state officials.

What fascinated us this week in the world of science.

This week in science: Oct 6 - Oct 12

This Week in Science

This week in science was full of ups and downs. Click the link to find out what fascinated us this week in the world of science.

This Week in Science: Oct 6 – Oct 12

Climate catastrophes, saving the bees, germ banks, and more

The Akademik Lomonosov is the world's first free-floating nuclear power plant. What could go wrong?

Russia put a nuclear reactor on a boat to power remote villages

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On Saturday, Russia launched Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, out of the St. Petersburg shipyard.

To Power Villages And Oil Rigs, Russia Sent A Nuclear Reactor On A “Tsunami-Proof” Barge

Critics have dubbed the project “floating Chernobyl” and “nuclear Titanic.”

The former California Governor compared the actions of oil companies to "first degree murder."

Arnold Schwarzenegger is suing big oil for climate change

The former California Governor has announced he wants to sue big oil companies, comparing their actions to "first degree murder."

Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Suing Big Oil for Climate Change

"It’s absolutely irresponsible to know that your product is killing people and not have a warning label on it."

Mayor de Blasio said that oil companies "intentionally misled the public" over environmental impacts.

New York sues big polluters and divests pension funds from fossil fuels

Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed that big oil companies "intentionally misled the public to protect their profits" despite knowing the harm they were causing.

New York Sues Big Polluters and Divests Pension Funds From Fossil Fuels

"Our announcement sends a message to the world that a brighter economy rests on being green."

The Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific regions, and Alaskan waters are all up for grabs as Trump pushes offshore drilling to revitalize the economy.

Trump gives green light for offshore drilling near every US coast

The Trump administration has approved a plan to make most U.S. coastal areas available for offshore drilling in a bid to revive America's oil industry.

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

This is the largest number of lease sales ever proposed.

The ban will halt the production of about 815,000 tons of oil per year.

France just passed a ban on fracking and oil extraction

France's parliament approved a ban on fracking and oil extraction that will go into effect in 2040. Some haled the move as an inspiring example.

France Just Passed a Ban on Fracking and Oil Extraction

After 2040, no new drilling permits will be issued and licenses will not be renewed.

Thanks to the new GOP tax law, the Arctic is no longer safe from oil and gas drilling.

Buried in the GOP tax law is a mandate for Arctic drilling

The new GOP tax law hopes to shore up budget deficits with oil and gas revenue. But critics say Arctic drilling is bad for the environment and for business.

Buried in the GOP Tax Law is a Mandate for Arctic Drilling

In an attempt to pay for new tax breaks, the GOP turns to Arctic drilling.

Buried in the GOP Tax Law Is a Mandate for Arctic Drilling

This could make devastating oil spills a thing of the past.

An engineer has accidentally discovered a way to make transporting oil safer

An engineer has discovered a way to turn liquid oil into spill-resistant pellets with air capsules in their core for buoyancy.

An Engineer Has Accidentally Discovered a Way to Make Transporting Oil Safer

He stumbled upon a better way to “package” oil.

Denmark's biggest company sells off the country's last oil company for $7.45 billion

The last Danish fossil fuel firm was just sold away to Total, a French company. This comes as Denmark dives headfirst into complete wind power reliance.

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