- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 22, 2020
Germany’s Energy Transition Makes Room for American LNG
Germany is in the midst of a seismic energy transition. Already in the process of shuttering all its remaining nuclear reactors by 2022, the government is now officially committed to phasing out all of Germany’s coal-fired power stations by 2038.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 15, 2020
Residents, Businesses Would Pay Big Under Bellingham’s Proposed Natural Gas Ban
“Keep It In the Ground” activists have begun to focus on limiting demand for natural gas in their efforts to stop its production.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 15, 2020
Group Intervenes in New York’s Exxon Case, Seeking Communications with Activists
A new motion to intervene filed in the New York attorney general’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil attempts to unseal documents that could pull back the curtain on “machinations” between the attorney general and Matt Pawa, a climate activist and plaintiffs’ attorney who has met with several state attorneys general to encourage them to sue ExxonMobil.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 15, 2020
BOMBSHELL: Rockefeller Family Fund Behind The “Pay Up Climate Polluters” Campaign
In 2017, the Rockefeller Family Fund (RFF) gave the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development (IGSD) over $1 million to launch an aggressive climate litigation campaign against America’s top energy producers, according to a new Energy In Depth analysis of New York state tax disclosures.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 13, 2020
California’s Climate Bond Package is a “Golden” Alternative to Litigation
The California legislature is considering a new multi-billion-dollar climate bond to address future climate-change related disasters, according to reporting by ABC News.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 13, 2020
‘This Whole Scenario Raises Obvious Ethical and Legal Concerns’: GOP AGs Blast Bloomberg’s Legal Fellows
Since environmentalist mega-donor and now-Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg provided an inaugural $6 million grant for New York University School of Law to launch the State Energy and Environmental Impact Center (SEEIC) in August 2017, the program has been a point of controversy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 13, 2020
It’s Official: New York’s Case Against ExxonMobil Is Over
Well, that’s all she wrote, folks! A month after losing what was once called “the trial of the century,” the New York Attorney General has chosen not to appeal New York Supreme Court Justice Barry R.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 9, 2020
Natural Gas: Saving Lives While Helping the United States Reduce Emissions
The unprecedented switch to natural gas for power generation across the United States is not only reducing U.S. emissions, but also helping to save thousands of lives, according to new research from the Rhodium Group and University of California at San Diego.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 8, 2020
Revealed: Foreign Billionaire Behind the Group Pushing American Cities to Sue Energy Producers
Foreign agents aren’t limiting their meddling to American elections – they’re also propping up the campaign to push American cities and counties to sue energy companies.State of American Energy 2020: America Embraces Global Energy Leadership
The state of American energy in 2020 is one of global leadership, according to American Petroleum Institute president and CEO Mike Sommers.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 3, 2020
Anti-Energy Researcher Naomi Oreskes Calls For Regulations on Free Speech
Climate activist and researcher Naomi Oreskes suggested in a recent interview that journalists shouldn’t speak to energy producers, and that energy companies’ speech should be regulated on social media, because she considers what they have to say to be propaganda.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 20, 2019
Joe Biden Completely Out-Of-Touch With Oil, Gas Workers in His Home State and Beyond
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden made a statement at this week’s Democratic presidential debate that shows just how out-of-touch the former vice president is with the oil and natural gas workers that have transformed his home state of Pennsylvania into an energy powerhouse and helped achieve record U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 19, 2019
Top 6 Things to Keep in Mind When Reading MIT’s Clean Energy Study
As the weather turns colder, more Americans are relying on clean, affordable, reliable natural gas to keep their houses warm and cook family dinners during the holidays.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 19, 2019
Year in Review: 2019 Was A Pivotal Year for American Oil and Natural Gas
The American oil and natural gas industry broke production and export records, redefined global energy markets, and helped American families save thousands of dollars – all while helping the United States continue to lead the world in reducing emissions.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 18, 2019
America Has Record High Energy Security, Thanks to Shale Revolution
Energy security risk in the United States has reached its lowest point since 1995, according to the Global Energy Institute’s (GEI) 10th annual Index of U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 16, 2019
Rockefeller Director Disappointed That the Rockefeller-Funded Exxon Investigation Failed
Rockefeller Family Fund (RFF) executive director Lee Wasserman, the instigator of the New York attorney general’s (NYAG’s) investigation and lawsuit against ExxonMobil, seemed disappointed to learn the limits of his attempts to use public officials to prosecute his enemies after the New York Supreme Court cleared the company of any wrongdoing.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 13, 2019
Confusing Steam For Methane, and Other Things to Know About the New York Times’ Latest Emissions Story
The New York Times claims in its latest article on methane emissions in the Permian Basin to have found a smoking gun on leaks from oil and natural gas facilities.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 12, 2019
TIME’s Person of the Year and Fellow Activists Mislead on Climate
It’s hard to argue Swedish climate activist Great Thunberg didn’t deserve this week’s TIME Person of the Year honor after starting a multinational movement.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 12, 2019
Defeat for New York AG Is Bad News for Boulder Climate Lawsuit
On Tuesday, New York Supreme Court Justice Barry Ostrager dealt a devastating blow to the “Exxon Knew” campaign that spells bad news for the activists pursuing climate litigation in Colorado.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 12, 2019
From a ‘BIG DEAL’ to No Comment, Here’s How ‘Exxon Knew’ Activists Reacted to Losing the Climate Case They Had Championed
Prior to the trial in the New York attorney general’s (NYAG’s) case against ExxonMobil, climate activists and members of the media were certain the NYAG’s lawsuit would be the nail in the coffin for the fossil fuel industry.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 10, 2019
New York’s Loss Against Exxon Casts a Shadow on Related Cases Filed in Massachusetts, Elsewhere
After four years, three different legal theories, four million documents, hundreds of hours of depositions, 11 embarrassing days of trial for the New York Attorney General (NYAG) and a month long wait, the verdict is in: ExxonMobil did not deceive or mislead investors over climate change impacts.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 9, 2019
Before the Verdict is In, We Can Already Say the “Exxon Knew” Campaign Failed
As we await a verdict in the New York attorney general’s (NYAG) “historic” trial against ExxonMobil due this week, we already know one thing for sure: “Exxon Knew” is dead.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 9, 2019
Hawaii’s Heavy Reliance on Fossil Fuels Highlights the Hypocrisy of its Climate Lawsuits
As the most isolated state in the United States, Hawaii relies on energy—especially fossil fuels—to help power its economy, bring food and trade to and from the islands, and even keep its unique culture thriving.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 6, 2019
Shady Climate Group ‘Releases’ Industry Documents That Were Already Publicly Available
Kert Davies’ Climate Investigations Center (CIC) is at it again, trying to create a scandal by releasing cherry-picked documents from Imperial Oil’s publicly available archive, even as CIC was slammed by a non-profit group Thursday for “using dishonest and potentially unlawful business practices and wasting tax dollars to engage in its investigations.”- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 5, 2019
Green Group Sues BP For Promoting Its Renewables Portfolio
Not content with merely watching the case against ExxonMobil crumble in a New York City courtroom last month, a British activist group has now decided to jump into the climate litigation campaign by suing another major oil company, this time over advertising practices that break exactly zero laws.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 5, 2019
NYAG Forced to Explain Cut and Run “Strategy” on Dropped Charges in Court
Remember when the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) office surprised everyone during their closing arguments last month during trial when they dropped two of the four charges against ExxonMobil?- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 4, 2019
ExxonMobil Moves Massachusetts AG’s “Political” Lawsuit to Federal Court
Citing the transparent political motives and national focus of Massachusetts Attorney General (MAAG) Maura Healey’s lawsuit, lawyers for ExxonMobil have moved the MAAG’s case to federal court, according to a filing from last week.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 27, 2019
Environmental Activists Got Their Anti-Exxon Day in Court—Now What?
Early in November, the New York Attorney General (NYAG) wrapped up its long-awaited court case against ExxonMobil by dropping two of the four charges in its final argument.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 26, 2019
U.S. Energy Industry Giving Americans One More Thing to Be Thankful for This Year
There’s much to be thankful for this time of year: friends, family, good food, and even fracking. Thanks to continued innovation by industry, the United States is awash with oil and natural gas, helping to bring families together, keep them warm and put money back in their pockets.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 25, 2019
Justice Orders Arguments on NYAG’s Dropped Fraud Charges
The judge who oversaw the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) fraud case against ExxonMobil is allowing for discussions to proceed about whether or not the court should rule on all original counts after two charges were abruptly dropped at the close of trial.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 20, 2019
ExxonMobil Lambasts Massachusetts, New York Attorneys General for “Unconstitutional Conduct”
Recent developments in the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) lawsuit against ExxonMobil provide “further evidence of the coordinated, ongoing assault on ExxonMobil’s First Amendment rights,” by the NYAG and Massachusetts Attorney General (MAAG) Maura Healey, a letter filed by the company last Friday states.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 19, 2019
U.S. Natural Gas Leads All Energy Sources in Carbon Emissions Reductions
The world’s leading producer of natural gas continues to utilize this abundant resource as the favored choice for new electricity generation, aiding in the fight against climate change.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 15, 2019
U.S. Petroleum Exports Exceed Imports for the First Time Ever
For the first time in history, the U.S exported more petroleum products to overseas markets than it imported in October, according to the Energy Information Administration’s recently-released “Short-Term Energy Outlook” It represents an historic shift as the United States solidifies its role as an oil and natural gas powerhouse that’s able to provide for its own energy security.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 14, 2019
IEA: U.S. To Dominate Global Energy Markets through 2030
The United States will overtake Russia as the world’s leading producer of oil and natural gas, reshaping global markets, and bolstering national security, according to the International Energy Agency’s 2019 World Energy Outlook.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 13, 2019
Does the President Have the Authority to Ban Fracking?
Several Democratic presidential candidates are campaigning on promises to ban fracking on federal lands, or on some more extreme platforms – from Sens.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 13, 2019
Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Toss Out the First Amendment to Eliminate Oil and Gas
Throughout her campaign, Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has made dismantling the oil and natural gas sector a hallmark of her policy agenda.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 8, 2019
Decline of Saudi Oil Imports Shows U.S. Shale Production is Crucial for Energy Security
Oil imports from Saudi Arabia into the United States have hit their lowest levels in decades, providing further evidence of the importance of the shale revolution to American’s energy security.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 8, 2019
Exxon Attorney Calls New York’s Lawsuit a ‘Cruel Joke’ in Defiant Closing Statement
ExxonMobil attorney Ted Wells unleashed a brutal takedown of the New York Attorney General’s case in his closing arguments Thursday, criticizing the State’s inept performance and highlighting their inability to prove any of the allegations leveled against the company.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 25, 2019
Efforts to Get Florida Municipalities on Board with Climate Litigation Fall Flat
Activists shopping around climate litigation to municipalities in Florida have struck out again, despite years of lobbying, advertising, and publishing reports projecting the costs of climate mitigation to support their efforts.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 24, 2019
Green Giants: Axios Finds Skyrocketing Donations to Enviro Groups
It’s not that easy being green–unless you’re a nonprofit looking for donations. A new Axios analysis of tax filings from 18 of the most influential environmental groups found significant increases in donations between 2015 and 2017.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 23, 2019
Despite Proven Record of Climate Progress, Natural Gas Suspiciously Missing from NYC Climate Week
Today kicked off the beginning of New York City Climate Week. With dozens of events being hosted across the city, covering a myriad of different climate issues, one important topic is being ignored: Natural gas.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 20, 2019
Old News: MSNBC Struggles to Revive Failed #ExxonKnew Campaign
Its been a long time since we have seen a news outlet prop up the failing #ExxonKnew campaign, but MSNBC did its best last night.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 19, 2019
Democratic Hopefuls Lay Out Radically Different Approaches on Climate and Natural Gas
At an MSNBC forum Thursday intended to allow Democratic presidential candidates to spell out their plans to deal with climate, Senator Bernie Sanders avoided talking about solutions and instead doubled down on past calls to criminally prosecute executives at oil and gas companies.New Report Shows No Link Between Fracking and Health Problems
A scientific review of more than two dozen studies aimed at linking oil and natural gas development to poor health found no direct association between fracking and illnesses, dealing another blow to activists trying to link the two together.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 12, 2019
Dem. Presidential Candidates’ Anti-Gas Platforms Leave Grid Questions Unanswered
Ahead of tonight’s third Democratic presidential debate in Houston, the energy capital of the world, EID is taking a deeper dive into several candidates’ climate plans and their potential impacts on America’s power grid.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 12, 2019
Activist Blog Dresses Up a Press Release in Desperate Bid for Attention on #ExxonKnew
If you are looking for a press release from supporters of the New York Attorney General on the upcoming #ExxonKnew trial, look no further than Dana Drugmand’s recent piece in Climate Liability News.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 11, 2019
New Report Finds Record-Breaking U.S. Natural Gas Reserves
The amount of recoverable natural gas in the United States has reached its highest-ever recorded level, according to an announcement today by the Potential Gas Committee and the American Gas Association.Reality Check for 2020 Presidential Candidates: Banning Fracking “Would Not Be Good News,” IEA Says
As “Keep It in the Ground” activists push for Democratic presidential hopefuls to take more extreme positions on oil and natural gas, candidates are promising to ban fracking or halt leasing on federal lands.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 9, 2019
Emails Reveal Misrepresentations About Bloomberg Attorney General Program
Newly published emails reveal that a Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) in the Maryland Attorney General’s office sought direction from a Bloomberg-backed group rather than the Maryland AG.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 5, 2019
Fact Check: Kamala Harris Misled America on #ExxonKnew
Climate activists are calling out presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) for saying on national television that she had sued ExxonMobil.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 30, 2019
Only Thing Misleading Public On Climate Liability Is New Climate Liability Poll
A new poll claims to show that a majority of registered voters would support holding energy companies liable “if it could be proven that they misled the public about the consequences of climate change.”- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 29, 2019
Four Things To Know About EPA’s Methane Regulations
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has worked to revise its regulation of methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry, “Keep It In The Ground” activists have upped their game in spreading false information, often relying on misguided studies like those from the Environmental Defense Fund.Study Finds Model Used in Activists’ Research Doesn’t Jibe with Real Air Monitoring
A new study raises questions about the model activist researchers use in their attempts to link fracking to health risks. A series of studies from Johns Hopkins University used a metric the researchers call “well activity” as a proxy for actually measuring exposure to air pollutants they claim are associated with oil and natural gas development.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 27, 2019
Bernie Sanders Wants to Prosecute Oil and Natural Gas Companies, But Doesn’t Know What Laws They Violated
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is out with yet another climate proposal, this time to prosecute fossil fuel executives for causing climate change.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 22, 2019
Climate Lawsuit Promoters Dinged for Flouting State Laws
The organization behind Climate Liability News (CLN), a dark money anti-oil and gas activist website set up to promote climate lawsuits, may be violating Maryland state law, according to the Daily Caller.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 20, 2019
U.S. Breaks Records to Become Global Leader in Oil and Natural Gas Production
The U.S. energy revolution that’s taken place since 2000 catapulted the country to become the global leader in petroleum, including oil, and natural gas production in 2018, according to a recent report from the Energy Information Administration: “Last year’s increase in the United States was one of the largest absolute petroleum and natural gas production increases from a single country in history.” 📊 BREAKING RECORDS: The United States leads the world in petroleum and natural gas production, smashing records last year.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 15, 2019
Activist Researcher Is Back with Outlier Claims on Oil, Natural Gas Methane Emissions
A new Park Foundation-funded methane study is generating lots of anti-fracking headlines, despite its conclusions being at odds with the bulk of the scientific community.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 13, 2019
This Column Is Brought to You by The Rockefellers
The powerful donors fueling the climate litigation campaign got their money’s worth out of yesterday’s Los Angeles Times column. The piece featured the primary actors of the coordinated campaign, highlighting ‘media outlets,’ law clinics, and a public relations initiative – all with direct ties to the Rockefellers and their network of powerful allies.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 9, 2019