A former U.S. climate envoy says President Donald Trump is leading the world "in the wrong direction" on climate and weaponizing clean energy as a culture war issue. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/18/world/politics/climate-envoy-trump-consensus-science/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #coal #oil #renewables #energy #pollution #us #donaldtrump #republicans #emissions #environment #cop30 #johnpodesta #joebiden
If geopolitical interest in the polar region has surged, so have U.S. and Canadian worries about how to defend their vast Arctic territories. That’s where icebreakers come in. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/17/world/nations-arctic-power-ships/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #shipping #fossilfuels #oil #gas #russia #us #energy #arctic #china #finland #canada
Japan’s finance minister pushed back against a U.S. call to ramp up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine by imposing higher tariffs on China and India for importing Russian oil. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/17/japan-pushes-back-tariff-hikes-over-russian-oil/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #russiaukrainewar #russia #trade #oil #wto #tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for allies to stop buying Russian oil before he moves on punishing Moscow and for them to hit China with tariffs have left Europe stumped. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/16/world/politics/europe-trump-russia-sanctions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #europe #eu #oil #russia #russiaukrainewar #us #donaldtrump
We Investigated How Oil Companies Take Millions From Mineral Owners. Now, Some Lawmakers Push for Change.
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For years, North Dakota legislators rejected proposals to protect mineral owners from oil and gas companies withholding their earnings. “Something has to be done,” one lawmaker now says.
https://www.propublica.org/article/north-dakota-lawmakers-oil-gas-royalty-proposals?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington is prepared to impose fresh energy sanctions on Russia, but only if all NATO nations cease purchasing Russian oil and implement similar measures. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/14/world/politics/trump-nato-russian-oil/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #nato #us #oil #donaldtrump
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has raided East Japan Usami, Shin-Idemitsu and six other companies for allegedly forming a price-fixing cartel over diesel fuel sold to other businesses, sources said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/10/japan/crime-legal/firms-raided-over-diesel-fuel-cartel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #ftc #oil #tokyo
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Trump Says America’s Oil Industry Is Cleaner Than Other Countries’. New Data Shows Massive Emissions From Texas Wells.
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The oil industry touts Texas as a success story in controlling climate-warming methane emissions. The state’s regulator, however, grants nearly every request to burn or vent gas into the atmosphere.
https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-methane-oil-emissions-climate?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
India and Japan are steadily deepening energy cooperation through investments, technology partnerships and policy frameworks to advance clean-energy cooperation and transition goals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/03/japan/india-and-japans-energy-agenda/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #narendramodi #shigeruishiba #india #indiajapanrelations #trade #defense #energy #oil
Trump Says America’s Oil Industry Is Cleaner Than Other Countries’. New Data Shows Massive Emissions From Texas Wells.
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The oil industry touts Texas as a success story in controlling climate-warming methane emissions. The state’s regulator, however, grants nearly every request to burn or vent gas into the atmosphere.
https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-methane-oil-emissions-climate?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
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Norway, the most environmentally superior country on Earth.
Norway, the most environmentally superior country on Earth.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed improved ties with China as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated criticism of the South Asian nation over 'excess profits' from purchases of Russian oil. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/20/asia-pacific/politics/modi-china-bessent-india-families/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #wangyi #china #narendramodi #india #us #scottbessent #brics #mukeshambani #russia #oil
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Yesterday in 1953, the #US & #Britain carried out a brutal #coup that deposed #MohammadMosaddegh, the popular Prime Minister of #Iran, beloved for his #progressive & pro #workers reform, because he sought to restore national control over the country's #oil reserves.
#Politics#Democrats#Republicans#Liberals#Conservatives#Vote#Election#DemocraticParty#RepublicanParty#DonaldTrump#Trump #JDVance#JoeBiden#Biden#KamalaHarris#TimWalz#Democracy#US#USA#ElonMusk#Musk#Fascism#Fascist
Yesterday in 1953, the #US & #Britain carried out a brutal #coup that deposed #MohammadMosaddegh, the popular Prime Minister of #Iran, beloved for his #progressive & pro #workers reform, because he sought to restore national control over the country's #oil reserves.
#Politics#Democrats#Republicans#Liberals#Conservatives#Vote#Election#DemocraticParty#RepublicanParty#DonaldTrump#Trump #JDVance#JoeBiden#Biden#KamalaHarris#TimWalz#Democracy#US#USA#ElonMusk#Musk#Fascism#Fascist
A reclusive oil merchant dominated Indonesia’s fuel trade for decades. Now he is embroiled in an $18 billion probe that has become a litmus test for President Prabowo Subianto’s anticorruption drive. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/18/companies/indonesia-gasoline-godfather-graft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #indonesia #corruption #oil #gasoline
“I hope that the people in North Dakota wake up and realize how much money should be in their pockets instead of industry’s pockets,” said Tom Huber, leader of West Virginia’s royalty owner association.
https://www.propublica.org/article/north-dakota-oil-mineral-rights-comparison?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
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“The prolonged Nordic #heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows “no country is safe from #ClimateChange”, scientists say.
#Norway, #Sweden and #Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures, including a record run of 22 days above 30C (86C) in Finland. Sweden endured 10 straight days of “tropical nights”, when temperatures did not fall below 20C (68F).”
Norway #Oil, #gas exports and high temperatures.
#ClimateEmergency 🔥 <https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/14/nordic-heatwave-climate-crisis-sweden-norway-finland>
“The prolonged Nordic #heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows “no country is safe from #ClimateChange”, scientists say.
#Norway, #Sweden and #Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures, including a record run of 22 days above 30C (86C) in Finland. Sweden endured 10 straight days of “tropical nights”, when temperatures did not fall below 20C (68F).”
Norway #Oil, #gas exports and high temperatures.
#ClimateEmergency 🔥 <https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/14/nordic-heatwave-climate-crisis-sweden-norway-finland>
Indonesia said it will continue diplomatic talks with Malaysia over the oil-rich blocks in disputed waters instead of pursuing legal action. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/13/asia-pacific/politics/indonesia-malaysia-disputed-sea/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #indonesia #malaysia #southeastasia #oil #borneo