Fuel

Power Play: How Fossil Fuel Lobby and Ballot Measures Shape Colorado’s Legislative Battles

by

Denver, CO — As Colorado legislators convened to shape state policies, a high-stakes public relations battle unfolded on television screens this spring. Funded by the American Petroleum Institute, a prominent national fossil fuel advocacy group, the ads aired painted a grim picture of legislative attempts to intensify regulations on oil and gas operations amid worsening air quality in the region. The contentious advertisement suggested dire consequences for the state’s economy and lifestyle, emphasizing, “Here in Colorado, our economy, good schools and state parks are all powered by oil and natural gas.” It cautioned against what … Read more

Kotzebue and Bethel Residents Take Legal Action Against Fuel Supplier Vitus Energy Over Winter Fuel Issues

by

Kotzebue, Alaska – Nine residents of Kotzebue, Alaska have filed a lawsuit against Vitus Energy, alleging issues with fuel purchased from the company during the winter season. This is not the first lawsuit to be filed against Vitus for fuel problems, as a separate lawsuit was previously taken up by a group of Bethel residents. During January, when temperatures in Kotzebue plummeted to minus 30 and below, residents noticed that Vitus fuel thickened and clogged filters, leading to heating systems failing to function and causing frozen water lines in their homes. While Vitus declined to … Read more

Nevada Jury Awards $130 Million to Victims of Toxic Real Water: Liver Damage Caused by Rocket Fuel Chemical

by

Las Vegas, Nevada – A Nevada jury has recently awarded approximately $130 million in damages to patients who suffered severe liver damage after consuming a popular bottled water contaminated with toxic substances. The water, known as Real Water, was marketed as a premium ‘alkalized’ product with supposed detoxifying properties. However, five individuals experienced excruciating pain and loss of limb control after drinking the water, which was found to contain hydrazine, a highly flammable and cancer-causing chemical used in rocket fuel. One of the affected individuals, Myles Hunwardsen, underwent a liver transplant at the age of … Read more

Judge Narrowly Rejects Delaware Attorney General’s Claims in Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Industry

by

WILMINGTON, Del. — A judge in Delaware has dismissed several claims made by the state’s attorney general in a lawsuit accusing the fossil fuel industry of downplaying the risks of climate change. This ruling significantly narrows the scope of the suit, which sought to hold the industry accountable for the effects of air pollution within the state. Democratic Attorney General Kathleen Jennings filed the lawsuit in 2020, teaming up with a California law firm that has previously sued the oil industry on behalf of other state and local governments. While Superior Court Judge Mary Johnston … Read more