House panel broadens probe into climate disinformation by Big Oil

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The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has broadened its investigation into the role of fossil fuel companies in misleading the public about climate change, asking members of the boards of directors of ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron and Shell Oil to testify before Congress next month about their firms’ commitments to curbing global warming.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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Reuters

U.S. House panel turns to oil major boards in next climate probe

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON - A U.S. congressional committee has invited key board members at four oil majors to testify in February about the industry's role in climate change and spreading "disinformation," turning up the heat on big oil after lawmakers grilled their CEOs last year. The hearing of officials from Exxon, Shell, Chevron and BP, scheduled for Feb. 8, is the next

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Oil industry board members to testify to Congress on climate disinformation

Officials from Exxon, Shell, Chevron and BP have been summoned to appear before the House oversight committee in February

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

House committee schedules 2nd hearing on oil and gas industry's role in climate disinformation

The House Oversight Committee on Thursday issued its second round of appearance requests to the oil and gas industry in an investigation into the role it has played in the spread of climate disinformation.

4 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post