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- 1Taxpayers subsidize fossil fuels at $4.5 trillion a year, critics say●"Too many governments in the world have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and the petrostates. Taxpayers around
Climate commentators are circulating a claim that governments worldwide have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and petrostates, leaving taxpayers effectively subsidizing fossil fuel burning at a rate of $4.5 trillion per year. The figure cites a Scientific American article, and the claim is being shared as an indictment of government inaction on climate change.
- 2Fossil fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after Trump donations●These Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call. Senators’ report says ta
A report by US senators alleges that fossil fuel companies that answered Donald Trump's donation appeals now stand to receive billions in benefits, with taxpayers facing higher bills as a result. The report describes an arrangement between the president and major polluters, and the findings are being circulated widely amid ongoing debate over climate policy and industry influence in Washington.
- 3Saudi oil scientists helped author key UN climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Saudi Aramco scientists have contributed to IPCC climate reports, the UN assessments that shape global climate policy. Reporting by the Guardian highlights how oil company researchers ended up with roles in the world's most influential climate science documents, raising questions about conflicts of interest and industry influence over the scientific consensus on fossil fuels and global warming.
- 4Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts on Renewables●The Fossil Fuel Industry Keeps Shifting the Goalposts How denial tactics have evolved as renewable energy succeeds... Th
A commentary argues that fossil fuel interests have repeatedly revised their predictions about renewable energy as those predictions fail. It cites a 2013 Australian Senate debate in which Barnaby Joyce dismissed a 5% solar target as impossible, a benchmark later surpassed as solar power expanded. The piece frames this as a shift from outright climate denial toward moving goalposts about what clean energy can achieve.
- 5Bangkok faces climate threat to millions of residents●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@bbcnews/top-sto ries-hc55lmo2z/-/a-SuOn1fW0SeGRhxUwJZcZ6Q%3Aa%3A3199692-%2F0 A big win for t
Bangkok, a city of tens of millions, is increasingly at risk from climate-related sea level rise and flooding, with warnings that many residents may eventually need to relocate. Commenters are framing the situation as a failure of political will, accusing oil industry interests and aligned politicians of delaying action on the emissions driving the crisis.