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Why ExxonMobil is taking climate activists to court By Michael Copley Published February 26, 2024 at 5:07 AM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email ExxonMobil is suing two investors over a shareholder proposal that called for it to reduce emissions. If Exxon succeeds, advocates worry the case could chill shareholder activism on climate change. Copyright 2024 NPR

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