Internal files add to evidence of an ExxonMobil climate deception campaign

Internal documents and emails obtained by InsideClimate News show that ExxonMobil was aware of the link between fossil fuels and climate change as early as the 1970s. The documents, which span over five decades, reveal that the company knew about the potential consequences of burning fossil fuels and took steps to conceal this information from the public. ExxonMobil's deception campaign included funding climate change denial groups, lobbying against climate policies, and downplaying the risks of climate change. The documents also show that the company's scientists were aware of the potential for sea level rise and the impact of climate change on the West Antarctic ice sheet. ExxonMobil's actions have been widely criticized, and the company has been accused of perpetuating climate change denial and hindering efforts to address the issue. The documents are a significant addition to the evidence of ExxonMobil's climate deception campaign, which has been the subject of numerous investigations and lawsuits.