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How Exxon is using an unusual law to intimidate critics over its climate denial
America’s largest oil firm claims its history of publicly denying the climate crisis is protected by the first amendment.
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'Anti-protest’ bill passes Ohio House
The Ohio bill calls for stiffer penalties for trespass and tampering of infrastructure like pipelines. Enviro groups say it could stifle legitimate protest.
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Yet another state quietly moves to criminalize fossil fuel protests amid coronavirus
In March, Kentucky, South Dakota and West Virginia passed laws restricting pipeline protests. Alabama is poised to become the fourth.
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Companies colluding to fight climate change don’t need to worry about antitrust laws
Let the collaboration begin.
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'Protesters as terrorists': Growing number of states turn anti-pipeline activism into a crime
Conservative lawmakers have put forward laws criminalizing protests that disrupt the construction and operation of pipelines in at least 18 states since 2017.
Inside Exxon Mobil’s fight to stop climate change litigation in its tracks
With a surprising procedural victory in a Texas court recently, Exxon is attempting to gain greater latitude in what it and other oil companies can say - or not say - about climate change and the impact on their businesses.
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The EPA’s increasing hostility toward the press, explained
Why are EPA guards shoving reporters?
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