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The Dishonest Accounting of Net-Zero Emissions

Companies pledge to cut emissions caused by their production, while opposing measures to reduce emissions from the use of their products.

Capital & Main · Mar 1, 2023

FAA Must Move Faster to Remove Leaded Fuels From the Skies, Critics Say

Officials, health experts and community groups say the FAA can do more to phase out dangerous aviation gasoline.

Capital & Main · Feb 28, 2023

Texas Oil and Gas Producers Want Their Tax Break Back

An effort to resurrect Texas’ Chapter 313 tax abatement is underway in the Legislature.

Capital & Main · Feb 27, 2023

‘There’s Just No Hiding’: Inside the Self-Defense Class for Landlords

After suing to end eviction protections, an L.A. property owners association prepares for the day tenants attack.

Capital & Main · Feb 21, 2023

Colorado Lawmakers Eye Climate-Friendly Pension Reform

If OK'd, measure would be the first nationwide to require climate impact analysis in investment decisions.

Capital & Main · Feb 20, 2023

For Many of the Poorest in a Central Valley Community, a Crisis Deepens

As a California town reels from the floods, undocumented residents say federal aid officials are turning them away.

Capital & Main · Feb 17, 2023

The Darker Truths About the State of Unionizing in the Country — and What Can Be Done to Change Things

Organizing franchises is swell, but the attacks on unionization drives must stop.

Capital & Main · Feb 16, 2023

California Oil Industry Uses High Gasoline Prices to Roll Back Climate Agenda, Critics Allege

After industry lobbyists halted the oil and gas well safe-distance law, their well-funded referendum could sway voters with misinformation.

Capital & Main · Feb 15, 2023

How Climate Change Threatens California Wine

Longstanding varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon just can’t take the heat.

Capital & Main · Feb 14, 2023

Enforcement of Oil and Gas Regulations Under Threat in New Mexico Legislature

Major laws quickly shot down, money debates still up in the air.

Capital & Main · Feb 13, 2023