Exxon Minimized Climate Concerns Internally While Publicly Casting Doubt on Science, Documents Reveal

Internal Exxon documents show the company minimized climate change concerns internally from 2006-2016, despite acknowledging fossil fuels cause global warming publicly.
Documents reveal efforts to protect the value of Exxon's oil, gas, and coal assets by casting doubt on climate science.
Exxon spearheaded a strategy of climate denial that delayed action on emissions reductions for decades.
Exxon plans to spend just 17% of capital investments through 2027 on "lower emission initiatives."
Scientists warn deep emissions cuts are needed to limit warming to 1.5C, but Exxon is counting on unproven carbon capture technology.

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