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Feigning Shock Over Lobbyist Comments, ExxonMobil Continues Funding Climate Denial Groups

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ExxonMobil CEO and chairman Darren Woods said yesterday he was “shocked” that one of the company’s lobbyists was caught in a Greenpeace sting video saying that the company is being disingenuous when it publicly claims to support policies like a carbon tax to address climate change.

From Sludge
On July 1, 2021
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Fossil Fuel Industry Lobbied Against Pipeline Cybersecurity Regulations

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In the years before the Colonial Pipeline incident, the company’s trade group lobbied the government against mandatory cybersecurity regulations.

From Sludge
On May 20, 2021
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Kerry Cashes in on Oil and Gas Stocks

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The climate czar sold his fossil fuel stocks on March 11, collecting as much as $825,000 from them.

From Sludge
On May 4, 2021
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Biden Interior Nominee Worked for MBS’s Murderous NEOM Company

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NEOM, which is slated to have an artificial moon, flying drone taxis, robot maids, and glow-in-the dark beach sand, is being constructed on land that for hundreds of years has been occupied by the Huwaitat tribe.

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, chairman of the NEOM​ Company board of directors, announces THE LINE at NEOM.
From Sludge
On April 22, 2021
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These Companies Claim to Support Expanding Voting Rights. Their Actions Say Otherwise.

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned U.S. senators against voting for the Democrats’ election reform bill.

From Sludge
On April 14, 2021
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Monday Song: I Love Louis Cole

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Even if I act up / You let me know that I'm not crazy

From The Brick House Cooperative
On April 12, 2021
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For Business Roundtable Members, Corporate Responsibility Doesn’t Always Include Paying Taxes

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Dozens of U.S. companies have paid zero federal income tax while claiming to lead on "inclusive prosperity."

From Sludge
On April 6, 2021
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Monday Song: Miss Me Blind

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I know you'll miss me blind

From The Brick House Cooperative
On April 5, 2021
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Monday Song: First Light

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I'll find a brand new breathing for you

From The Brick House Cooperative
On March 29, 2021
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GOP Recruits Trump Conspiracy Theorists to Fight the ‘For the People Act’

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Republican reps took a posh trip to Miami to hear messaging strategy from a conservative nonprofit.

Cleta Mitchell
From Sludge
On March 25, 2021
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Congratulations, Senator Sinema!

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Kyrsten Sinema got two awards from the US Chamber of Commerce recently.

From Sludge
On March 9, 2021
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Newsom Called on the Companies Lobbying Him to Fund His Pandemic Response

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Newsom requested $226 million in donations in 2020.

From Sludge
On February 23, 2021
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Monday Song: Thank You For Being A Friend

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you're a pal and a confidante

From The Brick House Cooperative
On February 22, 2021
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