# American Petroleum Institute

Type: organization

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### $22B in Windfall Profits: Could a Tax Fuel the Clean Energy Transition?
2026-07-17 00:07:11 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 9

Climate advocates argue that the $22 billion in excess oil profits should be taxed to fund renewable energy projects and climate resilience. The windfall tax proposal is seen as a policy tool to align fossil fuel profitability with decarbonization goals.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/oil-windfall-climate-action

### Big Oil's Push for Federal Liability Shield Faces Growing Public Backlash
2026-03-17 05:50:31 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A coordinated lobbying effort by major fossil fuel companies to secure a federal liability shield against climate-related litigation is meeting stiff opposition from legal experts and environmental advocates. Critics argue that granting immunity would shift billions in climate adaptation costs from profitable corporations to taxpayers and local governments.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/big-oil-liability-shield-regulation-analysis

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