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Rex Tillerson, the Exxon Mobil CEO tapped to be secretary of state by President-elect Donald Trump, was evasive in his replies to questions about climate change and Russian lobbying during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
When asked about how much Exxon Mobil knew about climate change, Tillerson replied, “Since I’m no longer with Exxon Mobil, I can’t speak on their behalf. The question would have to be put to Exxon Mobil.”
His response ignores evidence that, in addition to funding a public campaign to cast doubt on the science behind man-made climate change, Exxon Mobil actually knew about the problem for …read more
Source: Salon
