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Shell’s foundation funded groups opposing climate action and LGBTQ+ rights

Shell’s foundation funded groups opposing climate action and LGBTQ+ rights

Shell USA's foundation gave more than $500,000 to right-wing organizations that promote climate denial, anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ agendas, including several involved in Project 2025, which aims to weaken federal agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Geoff Dembicki reports for The Guardian.

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Shell's Beaver County plant aims to overcome early challenges and improve community relations

Shell's Beaver County plant aims to overcome early challenges and improve community relations

Shell's $15 billion petrochemical plant in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, is working to stabilize operations after a rocky start, characterized by equipment malfunctions and emissions issues, while seeking to rebuild community trust.

Anya Litvak reports for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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Big oil companies report soaring profits and increased production

Big oil companies report soaring profits and increased production

Major oil companies like Exxon Mobil, Shell and BP reported higher-than-expected profits due to increased oil and gas production, while Chevron's earnings fell short because of its refining business.

Shelby Webb and Heather Richards report for E&E News.

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Shell pauses Rotterdam biodiesel plant construction

Shell pauses Rotterdam biodiesel plant construction

Shell has halted construction on a major biofuel plant in Rotterdam, citing technical difficulties as the reason for the delay.

Jillian Ambrose reports for The Guardian.

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Shell CEO supports Biden's climate initiatives

Shell CEO supports Biden's climate initiatives

The head of Shell praised President Biden’s climate policies for promoting job creation and local supply chains.

Corbin Hiar reports for POLITICO.

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Shell scales back its climate goals amid business growth

Shell scales back its climate goals amid business growth

In a strategic pivot, Shell aims for a modest reduction in emissions by 2030, facing criticism for prioritizing expansion over environmental commitments.

Jillian Ambrose reports for The Guardian.

In short:

  • Shell adjusts its carbon emissions reduction target to 15-20% by 2030, down from an initial 20%.
  • The company plans to expand its liquified natural gas operations and maintain current oil production levels.
  • Critics denounce the move as a step back for climate action, highlighting Shell's focus on profit over planet health.

Key quote:

This "retrograde step" shows once again that Shell has "no interest in acting for the climate."

— Agathe Masson, campaign group Reclaim Finance

Why this matters:

Shell's decision reflects a broader tension in the energy sector between economic growth and environmental stewardship. With the climate crisis looming, the strategies of major energy firms have significant implications for global efforts to combat climate change, affecting health and sustainability initiatives worldwide.

Faulty economic studies misled Pennsylvania lawmakers on petrochemicals. Who funded the studies? Shell.

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Shell's exit from the Niger Delta raises environmental accountability concerns

Shell's exit from the Niger Delta raises environmental accountability concerns

A report demands Shell address its extensive pollution legacy and safely decommission its abandoned oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta before exiting the region.

Sandra Laville reports for The Guardian.

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