NEWS + RESEARCH
Top CEOs urge Biden on climate, but pay lobbyists to resist
(March 29, 2021) CEOs urge the Biden administration to take science-based action to mitigate climate change, yet pay lobbyists who do the exact opposite.
U.S. Chamber Protects Negligent Chemical Factory
(March 24, 2021) The U.S. Chamber supports large corporations in lawsuits triggered by environmental degradation they created. In these lawsuits, the U.S. Chamber helps corporations dodge claims by Americans directly hurt by the companies’ lack of environmental oversight and care.
U.S. Chamber Fought for Big Oil’s Right to Lie
(March 22, 2021) The U.S Chamber of Commerce continues to attempt to obstruct the search for accountability and truth in favor of promoting the fossil fuel industry’s desire to create and sell more polluting energy.
Chamber Fights For Fracking, Against Pensioners
(March 13, 2021) In November 2020, the U.S. Chamber filed an amicus curiae brief in a lawsuit between a pension fund for firefighters and a fracking company. Their argument prioritized the short-term interests of the fossil fuel industry over the urgent need for a sustainable investment system.
Scoring the Chamber's Scorecard
(March 6, 2021) The Chamber’s new posturing on climate action clouds the fact that they haven’t made the concerted effort to consider candidates’ position on climate. To the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, we say this: If you want to stay relevant, you have to be constructive. Commit to supporting equitable, science-backed climate policy and urge your members to do the same.
Tom Donohue’s Climate Hypocrisy
(February 9, 2021) Tom Donohue, CEO of the Chamber, just announced that he is stepping down from his leadership position which he has held for more than 20 years. Donohue has been talking about climate out of both sides of his mouth. We are glad to see him leave.
U.S. Chamber lobbied to lower worker protections
(February 3, 2021) In late 2020, Mitch McConnell and the GOP took advantage of the dire circumstances and attempted to attach dangerous corporate liability shields to the legislation. Behind the scenes, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce encouraged this reckless behavior in every way possible.
How Big Business Shaped the GOP’s Stance on Climate Change
(January 19, 2021) How the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is helping to muddy the waters in the GOP’s conversation about urgently required climate action.
Beyond Price: The Cost of Carbon
(January 12, 2021) The Economics at the Heart of Climate Action: Putting a Price on Emissions
U.S. Chamber Fights Bill Intended to Hold Corporations Accountable For Their Lobbying
(January 5, 2021) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has voiced strong opposition against H.R.1, For the People Act. Their values reside with big businesses and not individuals.
The Chamber & API Team Up to Hide Oil & Gas Cash to Governments
(December 27, 2020) The U.S. Chamber has again maneuvered its way through the American government to reduce transparency around fossil fuel companies.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Signals Interest In Democratic Party
(December 8, 2020) The US Chamber of Commerce, a traditionally republican-aligned organization, has unexpectedly endorsed a large number of freshman democrats. Why did they do it?
The U.S. Chamber Continues Legal Support For The Fossil Fuel Industry
(December 8, 2020) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce - the country’s top-spending business lobbying group - has long been heavily involved with oil litigation, supporting fossil-fuel interest cases for decades with the use of amicus briefs.
Why is it important to teach our students political competency and activism?
(December 2, 2020) Our students hold the key to the future. Here is why it is necessary to educate and encourage them to participate in political activism.
The U.S. Chamber’s Pro-Pollution Battle
(November 30, 2020) The US Chamber of Commerce has joined 3M’s fight to get off the hook for polluting tens of millions of American’s drinking water with “Forever Chemicals”.