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Big oil is still in a pickle..
Big oil teeters between enemy and ally in climate fight
The new flashpoint in the climate change debate is over the role of oil companies — whether they're culprits, allies, or something of a frenemy.
Why it matters: The burning of fossil fuels these companies produce is a big reason Earth’s temperature is rising, yet their products are also foundations of the global economy. Whether you love or hate them, what role these companies play is inherent to addressing climate change, particularly in the absence of presidential leadership on the issue.
Big oil teeters between enemy and ally in climate fight
The new flashpoint in the climate change debate is over the role of oil companies — whether they're culprits, allies, or something of a frenemy.
Why it matters: The burning of fossil fuels these companies produce is a big reason Earth’s temperature is rising, yet their products are also foundations of the global economy. Whether you love or hate them, what role these companies play is inherent to addressing climate change, particularly in the absence of presidential leadership on the issue.