fossil fuel industry

The Greens and David Pocock have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the fossil fuel industry's presence in schools and sports clubs, accusing it of building social licence through programs and sponsorships. Resources Minister Madeleine King defended industry sponsorships of sports and clubs.

Andy Burnham’s supporters are divided over who should serve as chancellor, with a conflict emerging between advocates of Wes Streeting and those aligned with Ed Miliband. Some advisors suggest selecting Streeting to reassure the business community and fossil fuel industry if Burnham becomes prime minister.

The world’s largest 65 banks, led by JPMorgan Chase, committed $906bn in financing to fossil fuel companies in 2025, an 8% increase from 2024. This investment, described as 'unfathomable,' locks in years of coal, oil, and gas production, conflicting with international agreements to limit global temperature rises.

The Trump administration's EPA plans to roll back Biden-era Pfas drinking water regulations, a move criticized for prioritizing industry interests over public health. Advocates argue the decision undermines efforts to limit dangerous 'forever chemicals' and mirrors carbon capture strategies used by the fossil fuel industry.

The Trump administration's plan to eliminate Biden-era Pfas drinking water regulations and replace them with a large-scale destruction strategy is criticized as harmful to public health and beneficial to industry. The EPA's decision to roll back these regulations has been condemned by advocates who argue it undermines efforts to reduce dangerous 'forever chemicals' in water.