The Guardian
Big Oil’s Climate Crimes: Existing Laws Might Finally Get Some Exercise
Forget new laws: existing statutes on reckless endangerment, catastrophe, and manslaughter might finally get a workout against Big Oil.
2026-07-29
The Guardian
2026-07-26
Grist
Oil Industry Enters 'Panic Mode' as Climate Lawsuits Heat Up Faster Than a Record-Breaking Heat Dome
A Washington lawsuit tying a woman's death to climate change survives dismissal, as Big Oil scrambles to avoid a Big Tobacco-style reckoning.
2026-05-26
BBC Business
BP Shows Its Chairman the Door After Concerns Over 'Bullying' and 'Overbearing' Vibes
BP ejects chairman Albert Manifold after less than a year for 'bullying' and 'overbearing' behavior, while profits double thanks to war.
2026-05-07
BBC Business
Shell Joins Oil Giants in Basking in Glow of War-Driven Profits, Says Thanks, Iran Conflict
Shell posts $6.92bn quarterly profit as oil prices surge thanks to the Iran war closing the Strait of Hormuz, because nothing says 'unprecedented disruption' like a fat bottom line.
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