Oil
Hurricane Laura left a chlorine plant on fire — but that may be just the tip of the damage
Storage systems for chemical can — and should — be made safer. Read More
The Trump administration has been a boon for oil companies, and a threat to the planet
Pursuing an unrelenting fossil fuel agenda, Trump has scaled back or eliminated over 150 environment measures, expanded Arctic drilling and denied climate science. Read More
2020: Fossil fuels are dead, long live the sun
Could solar power generation plus battery storage provide at least half of electric power generation globally by 2030? Here's the economic case. Read More
The case for keeping industry in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Greenpoint was zoned for manufacturing and is still used for that purpose. But is it possible to reimagine what an industrial corridor can look like? Read More
Shell unveils net-zero emissions plan
The oil giant updated investors on sweeping new strategy to deliver net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Read More
BP announces net zero by 2050 ambition
New CEO at the global oil giant plans to step up its investment in non-oil and gas activities. Campaigners argue much more detail is required on how the company will pivot towards net zero emissions. Read More
The Guardian bans fossil fuel advertising
The media group will no longer accept advertising from oil and gas companies, despite acknowledging decision will have implications for its revenues. Read More
A surge of new plastic production is on the way
Major oil companies, facing the prospect of reduced demand for their fuels, are ramping up their plastics output. Read More
The shift to a low-carbon economy highlights overlap between ESG and finance
Supermajors are acknowledging write-downs, which pose threats to investors — but new standards could help them get on the same page. Read More
Oil companies aren’t making big investments in a low-carbon future yet
But some companies are showing an interest in it. Read More
