Fossil-Fuel-Industry

Trump Signs Executive Order Dismantling Obama-Era Climate Regulations

2017-03-28 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

President Trump signed a sweeping executive order at the EPA that effectively dismantled Obama’s climate change policies, targeting the Clean Power Plan and lifting restrictions on carbon emissions. The order represented a significant regulatory rollback, prioritizing fossil fuel industry …

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Rex Tillerson Confirmation Hearing Reveals ExxonMobil-Russia Conflicts and Sanctions Violations

2017-01-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Rex Tillerson, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, faced aggressive Senate questioning about massive conflicts of interest stemming from his 41-year career at ExxonMobil, particularly the company’s extensive Russia dealings and opposition to sanctions. Tillerson had served as …

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