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3 articles tagged with "oil industry"

Briefing: The oil industry is betting big on plastics. Here's what that means for the future

Strategic angle: Journalist Beth Gardiner explores the fossil fuel industry's growing reliance on plastic products in her book.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Politics

U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

National security has never been used to call a meeting of the 'God Squad.' But other federal agencies have been citing the 'energy emergency' to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

Politics

Briefing: Swedish prosecutors seek prison for oil executives over alleged Sudan war crimes

Strategic angle: Prosecutors claim oil executives were complicit in war crimes through agreements with Sudan's government.

Editorial Staff 24 days ago