Chevron manager jailed in Venezuela amid crackdown on government critics

MIAMI — A former fighter pilot jailed in Venezuela in February for his ties to a prominent human rights attorney is an employee of U.S. oil firm Chevron, The Associated Press has learned, an arrest that combined with other recent repressive acts by Nicolás Maduro’s government is straining efforts by the Biden administration to pave … Read more

New US Hydrogen Energy Hubs: What to Know

The Biden administration is betting on hydrogen to power the country, create well-paying jobs, and lower climate-warming emissions. Last month, the president announced that $7 billion will be invested to create seven regional hydrogen-producing hubs across the U.S., promising to work with unions and disadvantaged areas so that “all communities share in the benefits of … Read more

Chevron, Exxon’s latest buys could herald a new era of oil megamergers

Marathon Petroleum’s oil refinery in Anacortes, Washington. David Ryder | Reuters Energy heavyweights Chevron and Exxon Mobil announced shiny new acquisitions this month — and some industry watchers say it could be the start of more multibillion megadeals to come. Chevron on Monday said it’s buying Hess for $53 billion in stock, allowing Chevron to … Read more

California Sues Large Oil Over Local weather Deception

California is suing a number of the largest oil and fuel corporations on the earth for years of local weather science denialism whereas worsening excessive climate associated to the local weather disaster. Matthew Modine on Local weather Justice “Business-funded experiences immediately linked fossil gasoline consumption to rising world temperatures and injury to our air, land, … Read more