DeSmog reveals that Big Oil says they’re using AI to produce more fossil fuels, while utilities are exploring how “AI agents” could take over key power grid functions.
Google President Praised MAGA Speech Slamming ‘Climate Extremist Agenda’
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told an AI conference that data centers should be powered by coal, gas, and nuclear. Ruth Porat said his “comments were fantastic.”
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told an AI conference that data centers should be powered by coal, gas, and nuclear. Ruth Porat said his “comments were fantastic.”
‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.
AI Energy Demand Can Keep Fossil Fuels Alive, Tech Backers Promise World’s Two Biggest Oil Producers
An AI-fossil fuel axis is forming in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as AI advocates pledge an endless need for energy — spelling disaster for the climate.
An AI-fossil fuel axis is forming in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as AI advocates pledge an endless need for energy — spelling disaster for the climate.
Who Are the Climate Deniers Fighting the Endangerment Finding?
DeSmog has been tracking the efforts of fossil fuel trade associations, policymakers, and industry backed-groups out to demolish U.S. climate policy for years.
DeSmog has been tracking the efforts of fossil fuel trade associations, policymakers, and industry backed-groups out to demolish U.S. climate policy for years.
Extreme Weather Events Are the New Frontline of Online Climate Denial – Report
Social media posts by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones received 408 million views – more than emergency services and mainstream media combined.
Social media posts by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones received 408 million views – more than emergency services and mainstream media combined.
Who’s the Fossil Fuel-Backed “Philosopher” Shaping Trump’s Megabill Clean Energy Cuts?
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis took to Senate floor to decry lobbyists like Alex Epstein pushing huge energy moves “without a clue about what they are potentially doing to our grid.”
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis took to Senate floor to decry lobbyists like Alex Epstein pushing huge energy moves “without a clue about what they are potentially doing to our grid.”
‘Here to Return the Favour’: MAGA Descended on Poland Ahead of Crucial Vote
After a series of setbacks in Europe, Trump’s allies attended CPAC Poland in the hope of influencing the presidential election.
After a series of setbacks in Europe, Trump’s allies attended CPAC Poland in the hope of influencing the presidential election.
Meet the Calgary Lawyer Pitching Alberta to the U.S. As the 51st State
Jeffrey Rath recently went on Fox & Friends to discuss the oil-rich province “becoming a U.S. territory.”
Jeffrey Rath recently went on Fox & Friends to discuss the oil-rich province “becoming a U.S. territory.”
A Weaponized AI Chatbot Is Flooding Canadian City Councils With Climate Misinformation
Thousands of councillors in more than 500 municipalities have received AI emails from a group called KICLEI, a name that mimics the international network ICLEI.
Thousands of councillors in more than 500 municipalities have received AI emails from a group called KICLEI, a name that mimics the international network ICLEI.
How 77 Tons of Radioactive Waste Ended Up in Brooklyn
A lawsuit charges National Grid, a major gas utility, with mismanaging a toxic industrial site near two densely-populated residential neighborhoods.
A lawsuit charges National Grid, a major gas utility, with mismanaging a toxic industrial site near two densely-populated residential neighborhoods.
Climate Crisis Deniers Explain Why They Like U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright
In exclusive interviews, they called the Trump administration official “terrific,” “very smart,” and someone who “gets it.”
In exclusive interviews, they called the Trump administration official “terrific,” “very smart,” and someone who “gets it.”
Revealed: Meat Industry Behind Attacks on Flagship Climate-Friendly Diet Report
A new document shows that vested interests were behind a “mud slinging” PR campaign to discredit the 2019 EAT-Lancet study.
A new document shows that vested interests were behind a “mud slinging” PR campaign to discredit the 2019 EAT-Lancet study.
Climate Disinformation ‘Normalised’ on French TV and Radio, Report Finds
New findings from an alliance of NGOs challenges the belief that climate falsehoods are confined to social media.
New findings from an alliance of NGOs challenges the belief that climate falsehoods are confined to social media.
Elon Musk’s Embrace of Far-Right Energizes Transatlantic Climate Denial
The tech billionaire is invigorating groups in the U.S. and Europe aiming to sabotage climate action, a DeSmog media analysis shows.
The tech billionaire is invigorating groups in the U.S. and Europe aiming to sabotage climate action, a DeSmog media analysis shows.
Supermarkets Accused of Major Methane ‘Blindspot’
Carrefour, Lidl, Tesco and Walmart are among top food retailers without concrete plans to tackle potent greenhouse gas, according to analysis.
Carrefour, Lidl, Tesco and Walmart are among top food retailers without concrete plans to tackle potent greenhouse gas, according to analysis.