Exxon Corporation

Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Triggers Corporate Campaign to Limit Pollution Liability

1989-03-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling 11 million gallons of crude oil and devastating 1,300 miles of coastline. Beyond the immediate environmental catastrophe, Exxon’s response established a template for corporate liability evasion …

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Exxon Internal Climate Research Program Confirms Human-Caused Global Warming

1977-07-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Senior Exxon scientist James Black delivered a sobering message to company executives about carbon dioxide warming the planet, marking the beginning of documented internal knowledge at Exxon about climate change risks. Internal research from 1977-1982 created remarkably accurate climate models …

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