Shell Grappled with Climate Change 20 Years Ago, Documents Show – Scientific American
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Article Synopsis – Recently uncovered documents show that Shell had a sweeping view of climate change risks decades ago, before most of the general public was aware that it existed. In 1998, Shell researchers wrote an internal memo about future scenarios that could harm their business. It suggested that a major storm on the East Coast in 2010 could turn public opinion against Shell and other oil and gas conglomerates, while pushing governments toward strict environmental regulations and investments in renewable energy. The disclosure comes as Shell and other oil companies are being sued by California municipalities for exacerbating sea-level rise. To read the actual article click here.