Alito’s Withdrawal from Oil Case Sparks Debate Over Justice’s Financial Interests
January 13, 2026
Justice Alito recused from a key Supreme Court case due to stock in ConocoPhillips, highlighting potential conflicts.
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Venezuelan Oil Dispute Sheds Light on Opaque International Legal System
January 13, 2026
The Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela, driven by oil interests, highlight the complexities of ISDS claims.
Coal Communities Claim Congress Failed to Fulfill Its Commitment to Restore Abandoned Mine Lands
January 13, 2026
Congress plans to withdraw $500M from abandoned mine cleanup funds for wildfire management, sparking local backlash.
Chevron Seeks Venue Change Following Defeat in Louisiana Climate Case
January 12, 2026
A Louisiana jury awarded $744.6M against Chevron for contributing to coastal damage. The case now appeals to the SCOTUS.
Oil Executives Show Reluctance Toward Trump’s Venezuela Proposal at the White House
January 9, 2026
President Trump’s meeting with oil execs praised his Venezuela actions but lacked firm investment commitments in its oil.
Implications of Trump’s Interest in Greenland for Its Mineral Wealth and Environment
January 7, 2026
Trump reiterates Greenland acquisition idea post-Venezuela intervention; Denmark emphasizes territory’s sovereignty.
Venezuela’s Oil: The Dirtiest and Worst in the World
January 7, 2026
Venezuela has vast oil reserves, but its heavy crude has high climate emissions, demanding energy-intensive processing.
Experts Caution Oil Industry’s Watchful Approach Towards Venezuela
January 7, 2026
Venezuela’s vast oil reserves face uncertain revival as political instability and high costs deter major investments.
Venezuelan Oil Transported to the U.S. Set for Refinement in Gulf’s Black Communities
January 6, 2026
John Beard fears the U.S. control over Venezuela’s oil will raise pollution and cancer risks in Texas’ Gulf Coast communities.
The Petrochemical Barge Industry’s Influence on a Texas River
January 6, 2026
Federal and state agencies in Texas have permitted the amassing of oil and chemical barges in the San Jacinto River.
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December 29, 2025
Alabama Power’s coal ash waste endangers Mobile Bay’s ecosystem, sparking controversy over state and federal environmental compliance.
h3 The Year in Climate: Challenges to Science, the Onset of Trump’s Second Term, and Rising Electricity Demand Signal an Uncertain Future
December 28, 2025
The U.S. faces climate challenges with Trump back, rolling back clean energy policies, escalating global tensions.