World May 8, 2023

Texas mass shooting’s bloody images add to fervor in gun debate

Another mass shooting, but this time something is different: Exceedingly graphic images of bloodied and disfigured victims circulated widely on social media.

Business Feb 9, 2023

The world's largest carbon capture plant gets a second chance in Texas

Carbon capture is seen by some as a vital tool to limiting global warming because it enables the use of fossil fuels while removing their emissions.

Business Nov 6, 2022

Biden feud with Big Oil ratchets up just as world needs more U.S. oil

The tensions come at a fraught moment for both the country and the rest of the world.

Business Nov 1, 2022

Biden warns oil firms he’ll seek tax on ‘windfall’ profits

Many Democrats have unsuccessfully sought a so-called windfall profit tax for more than a decade.

Business / Economy Apr 26, 2022

Climate votes fought by major oil companies get key backing from proxy adviser

A decision to back Paris accord-aligned emissions goals is significant because many investors follow its voting recommendations closely during proxy voting season.

Business Mar 2, 2022

Exxon to leave Russia as Ukraine war pressures energy giants

As pressure grows on global energy giants to respond decisively to the invasion of Ukraine, Exxon Mobil Corp. has said it would join key rivals in exiting Russia.

Business Oct 12, 2021

Chevron adopts operational net zero ‘aspiration’ by 2050

While the move came in response to social and investor pressure, the campaigner that filed a more substantial investor proposal slammed the oil giant's response as "disappointing tokenism.”

World Aug 11, 2021

Climate change report exposes fault lines within fossil fuel industry

Responses range from the defensive to calling on governments to take the lead on a transition to a future of cleaner energy.

World Dec 9, 2020

Why Exxon Mobil is holding back on technology that could slow climate change

Even if Exxon one day completes its carbon-capture plans in Wyoming, the current delay shows that urgent climate projects can sometimes become expendable in a crunch.