corporate influence
Record-Breaking Fossil Fuel Lobbying at COP30: 1 in 25 Attendees Represent Oil Industry
Nov 18, 2025 12:22 am CST
An unprecedented 1,602 fossil fuel lobbyists have infiltrated COP30 in Brazil, representing 1 in every 25 attendees at the climate summit. This record-breaking industry presence outnumbers delegations from climate-vulnerable nations by significant margins, raising serious concerns about corporate influence over critical climate negotiations as global temperatures continue to rise.
Trump Ballroom Donors Received $279 Billion in Government Contracts, Watchdog Report Reveals
Nov 04, 2025 02:18 pm CST
A watchdog report reveals that 16 of 24 corporate donors to President Trump's White House ballroom project have received $279 billion in government contracts over the past five years. The controversial renovation, which demolished the East Wing, has raised significant ethical concerns as companies with pending federal matters contribute to the $300 million project through a nonprofit that doesn't require donor disclosure.