#Exxon Mobil Corp

[youthchronical]

Hope for a Trump Energy Boom Is Marred by Anxiety About Tariffs

Tariff threats. Growing uncertainty about the economy. And a push for much lower oil prices. For all of their bravado about U.S. energy dominance and enthusiasm for deregulation, American energy executives are beginning to worry about President Trump’s agenda. Their concerns crept into conversations in hotel meeting rooms and over private meals this week in Houston, where industry magnates…

[youthincare]

"...Guyanese environmental lawyer Melinda Janki about how she’s taking on the oil giant ExxonMobil to stop the company from developing an offshore oil field that would turn Guyana into a “carbon bomb.” Guyana is currently a carbon sink, but Exxon plans to produce more than 1 million barrels of oil a day, which could transform the South American country into one of the world’s top oil producers by 2030."

^ This was a year ago.

Guyana has the fastest growing offshore oil development 'in the history of the world,' energy expert says

this was two days ago.

[gop-are-corporate-socialists]

Another day in GOP-land. Any good fascist will tell you, always follow GOP-law. “If the facts do not conform, dispose them and make shit up.” It works ONLY because their lies are enabled by the idiots who vote Republican at ANY level and by corporations like AT&T, ExxonMobil, McDonalds, and others who donate millions to the GOP and spend millions filling Fox’s bank by buying commercial time.

Mark Sumner at Daily Kos: 

Last October, Florida State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo issued an extraordinary warning. Based an analysis of Florida residents, Ladapo asserted that being vaccinated for COVID-19 resulted in an “increased risk for cardiac-related mortality” in the month following vaccination. Even more astoundingly, that analysis claimed that mRNA vaccines represented a “substantial” risk for both all-cause and cardiac-related deaths for men between 18 and 39. According to Ladapo , there was an “84% increase in the relative incidence of cardiac-related death” for men in that age group following vaccination with an mRNA vaccine. As a result, the state of Florida officially recommended against men getting vaccinated for COVID-19.

Since that announcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly backed Ladapo’s recommendation. The numbers from that state-controlled Florida “study” have become standard fare for anti-vaccine claims from Fox News to Robert Kennedy Jr.. Kennedy even had Ladapo on his anti-vax podcast to promote a book Ladapo authored in which he scoffed at the “panic and fear” of other public health officials when it comes to COVID-19.

However, right from the start, Ladapo’s colleagues were highly skeptical of both his findings and his recommendation. Now The Tampa Bay Times demonstrates that there were very good reasons for that skepticism. Because to get the numbers he wanted, Ladapo altered the results of the study, leaving out what it really discovered: “The risk associated with COVID-19 infection clearly outweighs any potential risks associated with mRNA vaccination.”

[…]

Not only does the Times version show how Ladapo deliberately altered the conclusion of the report to highlight the false fear he wanted to create, to better highlight the results, Ladapo removed a whole set of data from the study. The data concerning what happened to Floridians who became infected with COVID-19.

The Florida Department of Health under anti-vaxxer extremist “Dr.” Joseph Ladapo altered studies to support his deranged anti-vaxxer conclusions just so he can peddle the false narrative that the COVID-19 vaccine is more dangerous than getting COVID-19.

[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from the LA Times:

Nine years ago, when an aging oil pipeline ruptured near the coast of Santa Barbara County, an inky darkness spread over the waters. The massive slick of oil engulfed and killed hundreds of marine animals, including seals, dolphins and pelicans. And the acrid smell of petroleum polluted the coastline’s air.

On May 19, 2015, a corroded section of an oil pipeline burst and released more than 140,000 gallons of oil near Refugio State Beach. The incident — which revived memories of a massive 3-million-gallon spill almost 50 years earlier — sullied some of the state’s most pristine beaches and a rare stretch of undeveloped coastline. Oil migrated as far away as Orange County, closing fisheries and costing hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up.

Soon after the spill, Exxon Mobil halted operations at its three offshore oil platforms while Plains All American Pipeline idled the connected pipelines. This year, Sable Offshore Corp., a Houston-based energy company, purchased the mothballed equipment and announced plans to restart oil extraction by the end of the year — including the failed pipeline.

Most recently, the California Coastal Commission has repeatedly admonished the company for performing unauthorized work on the pipeline in an attempt to ready the equipment for transporting oil. This week, environmentalists carrying homemade signs and a large banner reading “Fight Offshore Drilling” protested at a commission meeting in San Diego.

The potential restart and accelerated pace of construction have heightened fears of another catastrophic oil spill.

Environmental groups contend that federally mandated corrosion protection was not effective on the 30-year-old pipeline, and say it will never perform safely. Also, when Santa Barbara County considered a plan to build a new pipeline, an environmental report estimated that the existing line could suffer a spill every year, and a major rupture every four years. These releases, it concluded, could result in a disaster even larger than the 2015 spill.

“It’s just old and corroded, so it feels like a ticking time bomb to continue letting this infrastructure operate and to restart it after such a severe spill without additional environmental review,” said Julie Teel Simmonds, senior counsel for the Center for Biological Diversity. “It seems too risky to even contemplate.”

In the nine years since the spill, the damaged pipeline was “evacuated, cleaned and preserved with inert nitrogen to maintain a corrosion-free state,” according to Steve Rusch, Sable’s vice president of environmental and regulatory affairs. He said work crews have already started the process of repairing about 100 “anomalies” — areas of corrosion, cracks or other defects — to ensure that the pipeline will be in an “as-new” condition.

[oatstheartificer]

Soot, Soil, and Steel, chapter One-

A drop of sweat slowly wandered down Josh's back as he walked upon the ash covered ground, slowly scanning the area before him for any glimpse of green. Any hint that life had taken hold on this barren soil. He could hear the oxygen pumps working away in his suit, slowly pumping fresh air he could breathe around his face. He slowed down, then stopped, looking down at what he had hoped he wouldn't see. A small sprout, pushing its way out of a fist sized seed case from beneath the ash and dirt.

"Damn. Sorry little guy."

Josh muttered, grabbing the heavy flamethrower at his hip. With a snick and a hiss, the small blue flame he had become accustomed to flickered to life.

It wavered, as if it didn't want to burn away the tiny plant below it, almost going out before Josh pulled the trigger. He felt the flamethrower jerk as it spewed forth its liquid death, almost knocking him over as it enveloped the tiny seedling. There was what seemed like a tiny scream, then silence. A tiny fire where this green sapling had been all that remained.

Josh flicked the switch and let the flame fade away before hooking the flamethrower back onto his hip. He barely glanced back at the dying fire as he began to scan for any other signs of growth, not lingering on any one spot for too long. Out of the blue, his radio crackled to life in his ear, and he winced as he adjusted the volume.

"This is Gregory, section C-10 to C-4 is all clear. No Greenies at all, still have a full tank. Pass it along."

Josh nodded his head as Gregory spoke, waiting to see if anyone else was listening, and would report on their own sectors. When they did not, Josh cleared his throat and slowly spoke.

"This is Josh, Sector C-3. I'll pass it along."

Without waiting for Gregory to reply, he pulled out a small piece of paper. In messy handwriting and covered with soot smears, he could barely make out the frequency of sector C-2's radio. He quickly switched his radio over to the needed channel and pressed down on the blinking red button.

"This is Josh, from Sector C-3. All clear here, only one Greenie, I dealt with it. Sectors C-10 to C-3 have been swept. pass it along to C-1."

There was a faint hiss as his finger lifted off the button, waiting for the response. He didn't have to wait very long, and heard a familiar gruff voice blast out from his ear piece.

"This is Gary, sector C-2. Hear you loud and clear Josh. I'll pass it along, get your ass back to Soot City and return your equipment."

Josh turned his radio down as he heard the last of the message, and took one last look around himself before spinning in a 180 and slowly making his way towards the blackened dome in the distance. Small plumes of smoke belched out here and there, almost as if the city was vomiting it out like a disease. He could just make out the skyline within, trying its best to appear dignified within the clouds of smog.

Josh slowly trudged his way back towards the depressing scene he had grown accustomed to during his life living under the thumb of Exxon Mobil Corp. But, he couldn't complain too much. It was Soot City or the Jungle, and he knew which one he would choose any day. He would much rather slowly die from the smog created by cars and generators than be eaten by an overgrown Venus fly trap. Or poisoned by a small Gas Sack. Or the hundreds of other ways he could die in the Jungle. It wasn't pleasant, but Soot was much safer than anything out there. After all, it was the most important job in Soot, to be a Burner.

Burners. The only thing between Soot City and the Jungle. He and his fellows would go out, every day, and turn anything growing within a five mile radius into nothing but ash. Of course, it was broken down into sectors, alphabetically. The closer to the beginning of the alphabet you were, the more you got paid. Or that’s what he had heard. In reality, nobody talked about it.. Or talk about anything other than work. It wasn’t fun, but Josh knew work wasn’t meant to be. It was meant to pay off your debts to ExxonMobil and the Oil Enforcement Corp. He was still thinking about how much he hated the O.E.C when a shadow fell over him. He looked up, and gazed upon the massive wall of glass and concrete before him.

Josh shook his head to clear away the dangerous thoughts in his head and began to look for the tiny metal door he had left through hours before. It took him a minute, but he soon found the old rusting door embedded in the concrete.

“Ah there you are. Now…. OPEN SESAME!”

He shouted, grabbing the dented steel handle and pulling as hard as he could. With a groan, the door swung open and released a plume of brown air. A small concrete room greeted him, with a singular dull light bulb the only light inside. Josh was very glad he was wearing his oxygen mask as the polluted air washed over him, and stepped inside without hesitation. He could hear the door moaning as it swung back into place, and with a dull *Thunk* as it settled back into its frame. A soft beep from his earpiece got his attention once again, and Josh hastily went to turn the volume back up, fumbling a little in the dim light.

“Joshua Blackwood, your oxygen subscription has nearly ended. Please renew your subscription or you will lose access to your filtered air. Contact your local MobilAir™ office for more details. Joshua Blackwood, your-”

Josh sighed heavily and turned the volume back down until he couldn’t hear the automated voice any longer. He must have used more oxygen than he had thought he had, and his budget was gonna hurt for it. He mentally kicked himself as he grabbed the handle of the second, much cleaner looking door and opened it too. Blindingly white light assaulted him, making his eyes water as he lifted an arm to block the offending bulbs attacking him.

“Ah, Josh. I see you’ve made it back. Walking in’s a bitch as always.”

A deep warm voice called out to him, muffled slightly by an oxygen mask. Josh knew better than to flinch away as a heavy hand pounded his back, nearly knocking him off his feet.

“Hello George, see you’re in good spirits again today. And yes, i never will understand why the bigwigs thought buying the brightest fucking bulbs on the planet was a great idea.”

Josh agreed, regaining his footing as he turned to look at the man behind the voice. Standing there and grinning like a little kid, was George. He was a big man, standing at nearly six feet tall and sporting a slight beer gut that never seemed to sit still when he spoke. He was once again wearing the dirtiest white tank top Josh had ever seen, and it always made him wonder if that was the only shirt George owned, but he wasn’t one to judge. Wasn’t like many of them could afford much more than one set of clothes, especially in their line of work. Or any line of work for that matter, besides the higher ups.

“I’m not in a good mood, everyone else is just sour.”

George joked, patting Josh’s shoulder as he walked over to the long wall of lockers. He paused by one of them, labeled C-12 and pulled off his oxygen mask, immediately going into a coughing fit as his lungs were filled with the stale, polluted air. Josh was worried he was about to keel over before George gave a thumbs up and closed the locker.

“See you tomorrow Josh, you *cough* lucky dog. Wish i owned my oxygen mask, but hey *cough* we don’t always get what we want!”

He turned and walked down the hallway, not looking back as he disappeared around the corner and re entered the hellscape beyond.

“Trust me buddy, I'm basically renting this one too. I just get to take it home..”

Josh mumbled as George walked away, approaching his own locker. It was closer to the door, having a lower number than his big burly friends. He opened it up and carefully pulled the flamethrower from his hip and leaned it against the back of the metal box, taking care to point the ‘barrel’ upwards. He knew it didn’t really matter to the rest of his fellow Burners, but he wanted to make sure his equipment needed as few trips to the repair shop as possible. He really couldn’t afford any undue, uncovered repairs for something stupid like a bent gas tube.

“Ahh, smart.”

Josh jumped and nearly shouted out as the muffled voice of Gary met his ears, and nearly slammed his head into the locker door. Gary seemed very smug for a moment before his face turned down into a slight scowl, opening his own locker besides Josh with a squeak of old hinges.

“Oh don’t stop on this old geezers account.”

Gary’s voice almost sounded like someone was dragging two stones together. It wasn’t the most pleasant voice to listen to, and it made Josh appreciate the way his radio and earpiece made everyone’s voice monotone. Though, he wasn’t surprised. If you managed to live to be as old as Gary, your voice tended to be pretty…unpleasant.

“Josh, I’m gonna shoot the shit with you, and you’re gonna listen to this old rusty Burner.”

Gary set his own mask into his locker, but unlike George, he didn’t seem to go into a coughing fit. In fact, it almost seemed like he breathed a little easier.

“I’m not going to be doing many more shifts with you. Not that I don't like you, but I'm being told to retire.”

Josh again wasn’t surprised. Gary was getting up there in years, already a pretty rare occurrence, but the fact he hadn’t fallen over dead from some kind of cancer was another miracle. He idly set his extra gasoline besides his flamethrower, listening carefully to what he was saying before speaking.

“Lemme guess, they're trying to screw you over and not give you your retirement fund.”

Gary laughed, before he doubled over and coughed. Not the smog affected cough that George had let out, but a much deeper, and wetter, cough.

“You know it. Those bastards up top don’t want to give us our due payment even at the end. But that’s not what I'm talking to you about. I’m going to put in a recommendation that you get transferred to C-2. You should get a pay raise with it.”

Josh closed his locker and turned to face the older man, eyes squinting in slight suspicion.

“Why me? We work together, sure, but I'm not exactly your friend.”

He asked, crossing his arms. It was true they had lockers side by side, but they had never had a conversation outside of what they did today, or what they were doing after work.

“Because you’re the best damn burner we have. You’re able to spot a seed from ten feet away under an inch of ash. Now I'm going home, see you tomorrow.”

Gary said dismissively, closing his own locker. He turned and coughed again, that deep wet cough. Gary either didn’t notice, or didn’t care as he walked past, hobbling along like some emaciated hobbit chasing a golden ring.

Josh just watched him go before he heard another beep from his radio. Glancing down, he saw a little red light flashing, warning him of his oxygen timer.

“Shit!”

He turned and sprinted down the hallway, blowing right past Gary as he hobbled along. He must have lost track of time, his oxygen pump was going to time out soon. He shouldn’t have indulged the old man. He cursed as he rounded the corner into the lobby, the clean marble floor nearly making him slip as he ran full speed past the front desk. He grabbed his ID card and skidded to a stop at the clock out station, breathing heavily. Seconds passed as he waited for the system to register his ID, and fidgeted with the card between his fingers. Eventually the light turned green and he shoved the card back into his pocket before once again running at top speed out the big glass doors out onto the street.

It was dim, as it always was, outside the building. The clouds of smog blocked out the rays of light trying to penetrate the dome of glass, only allowing a soft red glow around everything. It was a bit jarring, after being outside in the clean fresh air and bright sunlight, but Josh wasn’t going to stop and ponder about that. He needed to get to the Mobilair™ building and renew his subscription for tomorrow. He couldn’t afford to get any spores in his lungs, or he wouldn’t be able to work, or might even die. As he ran he heard the familiar rumble of trucks gaining ground behind him, and watched as the oil trucks drove on by.

“Shit its the evening deliveries.”

Josh ran as hard and fast as he could, taking back streets whenever he had the chance to cut out a minute or two from his trip. A few minutes more was all he needed. He needed to make it before the evening deliveries got to their destinations, or the office would be closed for the next few hours. He couldn’t afford to skip the payment again. He was already behind on three payments and could not afford to be late on another.

Josh heard the soft beep of his radio turning its volume back up by itself, and began repeating the message over and over again. He cursed and grabbed a light pole, using it to turn a corner with dangerous speed, nearly flinging himself out into the road. But his goal was in sight, he could see the MobilAir™ building right ahead, its windows covered in grime. But at that moment it looked like the most beautiful sight Josh had ever seen. He ran a little faster as he saw one of the delivery trucks round the corner behind him, belching out black plumes of smoke from its exhaust pipe.

"No no no!"

Josh yelled, pumping his legs as hard as he could manage. He heard the truck slowly gaining ground on him before he ran face first into the glass doors to the building with a loud *thump.* Luckily, the door didn't break, but it swung open with such force that Josh was afraid that it would. Panting, and now groaning with pain, he walked up to the desk and pressed the small red button on the counter. A buzzer sounded somewhere, and a few moments later a disgruntled woman walked out from a door behind the counter.

"Made it here last minute huh?"

She said grumpily, sitting in the swivel chair behind the desk. She turned to the small laptop and sighed before looking back to Josh.

"Well? What do you need?"

Josh pulled off his mask and set it on the counter almost immediately coughing as he took in the polluted air within the building.

"Well I need my subscription renewed for tomorrow."

He said simply, watching as the woman sighed heavily and pulled out a small cord, plugging it into the laptop. She began to type before stopping and once again turning towards Josh.

"Your account number?"

She asked curtly, almost angrily. Josh began to feel a bit bad. He might be keeping her from her break, or accepting the oil truck that most likely had pulled into the back.

"Uh it is 1226910, under the name Joshua Blackwood."

He answered, moving his mask forward to make it easier for her to reach as another cough wracked his body. The woman seemed to give a deadpan stare before she began typing into her laptop again. After several moments, she grabbed the mask he had presented and plugged the small cord into a tiny little port on the side.

"And your payment details are current?"

She asked, still typing away as Josh nodded.

"Yes, it's current. I should have enough points to pay for half of it?"

He asked hopefully, looking down at the laptop. The woman seemed to sigh heavily before typing something else into her keyboard.

"Yes yes it looks like you have five hundred points to use. This will pay for about half of your bill for today. Is that it?"

She lazily put in a few more keystrokes as Josh nodded. There was a soft beep before she unplugged his mask, pushing it back towards him.

"Thank you."

Josh said, picking up his mask and putting it back onto his face. He felt the pumps spring back to life and begin to pump fresh air into his lungs again.

"I am obligated to tell you-"

The woman began, standing up from her desk and turning to leave back into the dark depths of the back room.

"-That you are behind on your payments for your V8 Flamethrower. If you miss another payment, the O.E.C. will be sent after you.”

Josh turned a bit pale , and nodded before hurriedly leaving the office. He listened to the oxygen pumps working away to provide him fresh air, and sighed softly. He should have known that he was too far behind on his equipment. He would have to use his next paycheck to cover that. Shaking his head slightly, he looked out into the smog above him and squinted. The sun had begun to set, turning everything into a deeper red, red like a crimson pool of blood. He paused, watching the sun disappear under the edge of the edge of the concrete wall, and everything was bathed in darkness.

For a moment, he stood on the sidewalk and just stared, even if he couldn’t see anything. Then, there was a soft buzzing sound as the street lights began to flicker to life, giving off their own dim yellow glow. While dimmer than ever, and obscured by smog, he could still see far enough. And so he began to walk again, passing under street lights as he went. He soon could see the flashing lights of main street, and the loud voices of the various shops and markets.

Josh slowly entered onto the main street and covered his eyes with a hand, looking out into the crowds of people. Some wore the same oxygen masks as himself, glancing around as if someone was out to get them. Which, in all fairness, could very well be true. Many, however, wore nothing. He could see several men and women coughing violently as they walked, covering their mouths with their elbows every time they convulsed.

Josh could see beggars, holding out hats for change, and small oil stained children running around while their parents tried to wrangle them up. Some hung around the entrances to nightclubs, the flashing signs above promising a good time for any who dared to walk inside. And he saw several food vendors, but he wasn’t interested in any of them- except one.

He confidently walked into the crowd and placed a hand onto his tank, making sure someone with sticky fingers didn’t take it from him while he traversed the busy street. He lost sight of his goal for a moment, but it quickly came back into view as he left the crowd of people and back onto the sidewalk.

“Ah there he is, the hero keeping us from being overwhelmed with those green monsters out there.”

Someone called out, making Josh grin. The voice in question came from a heavyset man who looked out from the open bar with ratty leather seats barely standing on rusty pillars underneath it. He had a twinkle of mischief in his brown eyes as he gave a shit eating grin, the red light from the sign above illuminating the small space. One light was out, the O in Gluttony, but it added to the charm of the small stall.

“And this hero would like some steak, Jeremy.”

Josh laughed as he answered, sitting down on one of the rather well loved looking seats and folding his arms over his chest.

“Oho the hero is splurging a bit today isn’t he?”

Jeremy chuckled, leaning down and grabbing something from underneath the bar. It soon became clear that it was a large steak, still dripping with marinating sauce when Jeremy slapped it down onto the grill with a satisfying hiss. His large arm wobbled as he grabbed a large spatula and began to flip the slab of meat at regular intervals.

“Maybe, or maybe I know you owe me a steak from last week.”

Josh answered casually, leaning over onto the bar as he watched Jeremy flip the steak yet again, a nice golden brown char beginning to form on the outside of the meat.

“Ahhh, I see, and where did you get this idea? I don’t give out handouts you know.”

Jeremy answered, just as casually, as he flipped the steak onto a plate. A glob of rehydrated mash potatoes slapped down besides it before he slid it towards Josh. Josh stopped it just as it reached him and slowly took off his mask, coughing slightly before digging into the food.

“So, any news on the outside?”

Jeremy asked eagerly, leaning his large back against one of the pillars to his little stall. Josh chewed for a moment, holding up his finger, and swallowed before he answered.

“Nothing new my friend. Still hostile, and still has those damn greenies. Just burned up a sapling today, actually.”

He took another bite of his meal, almost coughing again but shoving it down to not spray his meal everywhere.

“A hell, guess those damn eggheads really fucked us all over huh?”

Jeremy shook his head before a loud *chunk chunk* sound filled the small area they resided in. He rolled his eyes and seemed to kick something below the bar, making Josh wince as he heard a sickening screech. A puff of black smoke rose out from under the bar before everything seemed to settle down, and Jeremy nodded to himself.

“Damn thing still wants to die on me, but it seems to work with a good kick.”

Josh raised an eyebrow, and pushed the empty plate towards Jeremy, who promptly picked it up and tossed it into a waiting dishwasher beside the grill.

“What, your generator? Jeremy, I told you to get that thing replaced weeks ago.”

Jeremy chuckled again, this time disheartedly as he leaned back against the pillar.

“You know I can't do that, Josh. I’m already months behind on my payments, I can't afford a new generator. I already have the collector bothering me every day about it..”

Josh nodded as he listened, tossing his fork into the dishwasher from his sink. It landed with a satisfying *bloop* into the water, and Jeremy clapped as Josh placed his mask back onto his face, muffling his next words.

“Well, if your generator goes out, you're out of business, and then you’ll have more than the collector up your ass. You don’t need to be ‘volunteered’ by the O.E.C. for the new colonization program.”

They both seemed to shudder at the same time, before Josh began to reach into his pocket. Jeremy waved his hand dismissively before Josh could pull out whatever he was reaching for.

“Don’t worry about paying, like you said I owed you for last week. Go ahead and go home.”

Josh raised an eyebrow before he pulled out a piece of charcoal and grabbed a napkin, writing down something on it, and pushing it towards him.

“I wasn’t reaching for my card, Jeremy. If your shitbox dies on you, go ahead and use some of my public credits. I eat here often enough I don't want to see you kicked out. “

It was Jeremy’s turn to raise an eyebrow as he took the napkin and looked down at it.

“It's not much, but it's something.”

Josh added, before slowly getting up from his seat and slapping his hand down and turning away. He started walking away, not looking back.

“Thanks!”

Jeremy yelled after him, and Josh waved his hand, still without looking back as he disappeared into the crowd, heading towards the darker part of the city. Towards home.

[solarpunkbusiness]

You’ve heard of Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp., Shell Plc, BP Plc, TotalEnergies Se, ConocoPhillips and Eni SpA?

How about Tongwei Co., GCL Technology Holdings Ltd., Xinte Energy Co., Longi Green Energy Technology Co., Trina Solar Co., JA Solar Technology Co., and Jinko Solar Co.?

If the former names are familiar giants and the latter obscure, you might want to rethink how you look at the companies that provide the world with energy. On a reasonable accounting of things, the latter are just as significant — if not more so — than the powerhouses of petroleum.

That’s a remarkable shift. Around the middle of the 20th century, the predecessors of the major international oil companies attained such power that they were nicknamed the Seven Sisters, a group of energy producers with such global scope and influence that they could make or break governments. It took a wave of nationalizations and the 1973 oil crisis to end that model. A further disruption is now waiting in the wings, thanks to the unstoppable rise of China’s solar power sector.

A solar panel sold by Longi in 2024 will be generating electricity for decades. Most carry 25-year warranties. Oil and gas sold this year, however, will almost all be used up in a matter of months. If you look at the long-term flow of energy into the global economy that’s crystallized with each solar cell produced, it’s many times what’s being provided by Big Oil.

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Next Climate Summit Will Face the Tug Between Oil and the Amazon

Activists complain that the last three COP hosts were oil-and-gas dependent. South America’s biggest producer hosts the 2025 session.

The traveling COP jamboree is done for another year, ending in the last-ditch deal that’s become traditional at the annual UN climate conference.

While energy was front and center at last year’s summit in Dubai, the talks in Azerbaijan were dominated by the issue of climate finance for the developing world. After a chaotic final day, a promise to provide $300 billion a year to poorer nations, compared with $100 billion today, was enough to keep everyone on board.

But underneath, the issue of fossil fuels — and the world’s failure to move away from them fast enough to meet net zero goals — was everywhere. Many climate stalwarts complained that the last three COP hosts — Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan — were oil-and-gas dependent economies.

Opening the conference, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said his country’s trove of oil and gas was a “gift from God.” Saudi Arabia and allies campaigned to soften last year’s commitment to move away from fossil fuels. And Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Officer Darren Woods attended for a second year.

Having got through Baku with the COP process just about intact, there are high hopes that next year’s edition in Brazil can reinvigorate the process. There are reasons for optimism. Brazil is an increasingly important economy with diplomatic heft, led by a politician famous enough to go by a single name: Lula. And COP’s arrival in the Amazon city of Belem will put the rainforest front and center. But there’s an inconvenient truth. The nation pumps well over 3 million barrels a day, the most in South America, and output is growing. Robust oil revenues helped pay for many of the social reforms that marked President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s first term in office.

Continue reading.

[climatecalling]

Honolulu has lost more than 5 miles of its famous beaches to sea level rise and storm surges. Sunny-day flooding during high tides makes many city roads impassable. ... The damage has left the city and county spending millions of dollars on repairs and infrastructure to try to adapt to the rising risks. ... Unwilling to have their taxpayers bear the full brunt of these costs, the city and county sued Sunoco LP, Exxon Mobil Corp. and other big oil companies in 2020. Their case – one of more than two dozen involving U.S. cities, counties and states suing the oil industry over climate change – just got a break from the U.S. Supreme Court. That has significantly increased their odds of succeeding. At stake in all of these cases is who pays for the staggering cost of a changing climate. Local and state governments that are suing want to hold the major oil companies responsible for the costs of responding to disasters that scientists are increasingly able to attribute to climate disruption and tie back to the fossil fuel industry. Several of the plaintiffs accuse the companies of lying to the public about their products’ risks in violation of state or local consumer protection laws that prohibit false advertising. ... It is unlikely that even substantial verdicts in these cases will come close to covering the full costs of damage from climate change. ... But for many of the communities most at risk from these disasters, every penny counts. We believe establishing the oil companies’ responsibility may also discourage further investments in fossil fuel production by banks and brokerage houses already nervous about the financial risks of climate disruption.

[oww666]

straight up harassment by the state who issued the permits in the first place and now are going after deep pockets with sleaze lawyers tactics based on nothing ..bunch of made up graphs and fake science easily disproved

[youthchronical]

Chevron beats earnings expectations, returns more than $7 billion to shareholders

Chevron beat third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, returning a record amount of cash to shareholders. The company’s shares were up more than 4% in morning trading following the report’s release. The oil major’s quarterly profit, however, declined substantially compared with the year-ago period due to lower margins on refined product sales, lower prices and the absence of favorable tax…

[thecoolestessaywriters]

Fossil Fuel Corps Wield an Immense Amount of Political Influence

Fossil fuel corporations wield immense political power thanks to their massive lobbying efforts and the fact that they comprise 8% of the entire US’s Gross Domestic Product (acc. to the American Petroleum Institute).

Between 2000 and 2016 alone, the fossil fuel industry spent roughly $2 billion to disrupt the passing of climate change legislation

Exxonmobil has been the largest contributor of climate change denialism in recent history

Directly funded 69 climate change denial interest groups from 1998 to 2014

Ironically a descendent of enormously wealthy industrialist John D. Rockefeller (founder of Standard Oil which was later renamed to "Exxon Mobil") himself urged the company to stop promoting climate change and acknowledge the problem, to no avail

Joined alongside other fossil fuel giants such as Shell and Texaco to directly fund the deceptively named anti-climate change think tank, the “Global Climate Coalition” in 1989, which had the goal of creating and then disseminating some of the first climate change denialist rhetoric that has contributed to the muddy public discourse we currently see today

In a case of impossibly dramatic irony, Exxonmobil’s own proprietary research teams conducted groundbreaking research, as early as the late 1970s, that predicted, with remarkable accuracy, that carbon dioxide emissions over the coming decades would “lead to a 0.2℃ of global warming per decade with a margin of error of 0.04 degrees”, according to the Harvard Gazette.

This makes the irritating fact that Exxon did not even publicly acknowledge the existence of climate change until 2014 all the more unconscionable

Worse still, the numerous studies they conducted that empirically demonstrated the existence of anthropogenic causes of climate change were only disseminated internally (within the corporation) and publicly hidden behind an overwhelming torrent of skeptical editorial pieces they published in order to sow doubt among the general populace

They made sure that anything they published proving climate change, would be outshined by their climate denialist editorials

Exxon wasn't the only company guilty of this sin of omission either:

As early as the 1980s, Shell disseminated internal (intra-corporate) documents that not only acknowledged the existence of climate change, but knew full well that their own products were responsible for contributing to it

Bottom Line: Companies have the political sway that is usually only reserved for politicians and political organizations. This complicates the matter of adopting eco-friendly corporate policy since it has ostensibly become a conflict of interest.

But the question remains, What Do We Do?

There have been many proposed solutions, but unfortunately very few have yielded success:

The Paris Climate Agreement was an international treaty established in 2016 that established a goal to reduce global GHG emissions by 43% by 2030

Though good on paper, the problem lies in its lack of enforcement capabilities since as we've seen corporations are immense contributors to GHG emissions but due to the nature of the agreement, governments themeselves are solely responsible for enforcing the aggreement on corporations' activities

But in a Capitalist society, and given the fact that in the US alone the fossil fuel sector accounts for 79% of our energy production, government actors have very little incentive to risk pissing these companies off which runs the risk of scaring their business away to foreign markets

What is perhaps the most realistically feasible (in theory) solution to reigning in fossil fuel (and other) corporations is the implementation of a....

Which is basically a tax imposed on some level of a fossil fuel producer (its factories, its shipping network, its suppliers, etc.) on a specified amount of greenhouse gasses produced in the company's activities

Could be a great way to get corporations to limit their emissions by making it less attractive to emit large amounts of GHGs to maximize profits since doing so would incur significant costs to said company

or at least enough costs to make them limit their activities

A study done in 2017 estimated that a tax of $49 per metric ton of CO2 could raise up to $2.2 trillion in revenue which could then be used to fund things such as eco-friendly energy solutions or even just return it to consumers

Now this is not to say this is the "antidote" to corporate GHG emissions, because it simply is not:

For starters imposing such a tax would naturally increase the price of energy and fuel, which could seriously hurt lower income people who already spend a good chunk of their income on those things

Could entice domestic corporations to move overseas where tax laws are more lenient

So, in conclusion:

Solving corporate GHG emissions which contribute to climate change is going to be a really complicated, multifaceted affair that is not going to occur overnight.

However we still should try and pursue these solutions, even if we may not see them in our lifetimes, because it is an objective fact that these companies need to be reigned in and something must be done to curb emissions before we literally reach a point of no return.

We need to build a future that is far less dependent on fossil fuels and it's going to take a lot of work and collective action to do it, so..

DO IT YOU LAZY BUMS, GET ANGY, GET MAD, DON'T LET THESE BOZOS FEEL LIKE IT'S OK TO RUIN THE PLANET!

IT'S THE ONLY ONE WE GOT!!!

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Industrial Propionaldehyde Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2025-2032

Industrial Propionaldehyde Market Size, Demand & Supply, Regional and Competitive Analysis 2025-2031

The Industrial Propionaldehyde market comprises propionaldehyde, an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H6O. It is a colorless, transparent liquid with a distinct ether-like smell and is soluble in water, ethanol, and ether. This chemical is essential in various industrial applications.

Market Size

The global Industrial Propionaldehyde market size was estimated at USD 1030 million in 2023, with a projected growth to USD 1491.58 million by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 4.20%. In North America, the market size was USD 288.06 million in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 3.60% from 2025 to 2032.

Market Dynamics

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Global Industrial Propionaldehyde Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

This report provides a deep insight into the global Industrial Propionaldehyde market covering all its essential aspects. From a macro-overview to micro details, it includes market size, competitive landscape, development trends, niche markets, key drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, and value chain analysis.

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Coating

Plasticizers

Rubbers

Others

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Oxo

Propylene Oxide Isomerization Method

Raper One-step Synthesis

Propionaldehyde Liquid Phase Oxidation

Key Company

Eastman

Dow Chemical Company

BASF

Perstorp

BASF-YPC

OQ Chemicals

Lyondellbasell Industries

Exxon Mobil Corp.

Royal Dutch Shell

Celanese

PAB Organics

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FAQ Section

Q1.What is the current market size of Industrial Propionaldehyde Market?

The global Industrial Propionaldehyde market size was estimated at USD 1030 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1491.58 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.20% during the forecast period.

Q2.Which key companies operate in the Industrial Propionaldehyde Market?

The major players in the market include Eastman, Dow Chemical Company, BASF, Perstorp, BASF-YPC, OQ Chemicals, Lyondellbasell Industries, Exxon Mobil Corp., Royal Dutch Shell, Celanese, and PAB Organics.

Q3.What are the key growth drivers in the Industrial Propionaldehyde Market?

The key growth drivers in the Industrial Propionaldehyde Market are the increasing demand for coatings, plasticizers, and rubbers across various industries, along with the expansion of product applications.

Q4.Which regions dominate the Industrial Propionaldehyde Market?

The dominant regions in the Industrial Propionaldehyde Market include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa based on market demand, supply, and share.

Q5What are the emerging trends in the Industrial Propionaldehyde Market?

Emerging trends in the Industrial Propionaldehyde Market include the adoption of advanced production methods, innovative applications in various sectors, and the development of eco-friendly formulations.

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North America Ultrasonic Sensor Market Trends, Size, Segment and Growth by Forecast to 2030

The ultrasonic sensor market in North America is projected to expand from US$ 1.16 billion in 2018 to US$ 2.20 billion by 2027, reflecting a CAGR of 7.3% from 2019 to 2027. North America Ultrasonic Sensor Regional Insights

The geographic scope of the North America Ultrasonic Sensor refers to the specific areas in which a business operates and competes. Understanding local distinctions, such as diverse consumer preferences (e.g., demand for specific plug types or battery backup durations), varying economic conditions, and regulatory environments, is crucial for tailoring strategies to specific markets. Businesses can expand their reach by identifying underserved areas or adapting their offerings to meet local demands. A clear market focus allows for more effective resource allocation, targeted marketing campaigns, and better positioning against local competitors, ultimately driving growth in those targeted areas.

Market Overview and Growth Drivers

Ultrasonic sensors function by measuring distance through ultrasonic waves. The sensor head emits an ultrasonic wave and detects the reflected wave from a target. By calculating the time interval between emission and reception, the sensor determines the distance to the target. These sensors have widespread applications across industries such as food & beverage, chemical, medical, automotive, agriculture, process control, and wastewater management. Their usage spans smart parking, vehicle detection in car washes, pallet detection for forklifts, liquid level sensing, trash level monitoring, and production line automation.

The growth of the ultrasonic sensor market is driven by the increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 and automation technologies in manufacturing and other industries. Key benefits of ultrasonic processing, including process efficiency, low power consumption, cost-effectiveness, environmental safety, and easy adaptability, contribute to its growing demand. The expansion of autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is also fueling the market, as ultrasonic sensors play a crucial role in range measurement, parking assistance, and collision avoidance systems. 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞 - https://www.businessmarketinsights.com/sample/TIPRE00008342

Regional Insights and Competitive Landscape

The United States dominates the North American ultrasonic sensor market, accounting for a significant share due to its robust manufacturing sector, which contributes approximately 11.15% of the country's GDP. Leading US-based manufacturers, such as Exxon Mobil Corp, Apple Inc., General Motors Co., and Chevron Corp., are investing in cutting-edge technologies, including AI, Industrial IoT (IIoT), machine-to-machine connectivity, and advanced automation. This trend is expected to accelerate the demand for ultrasonic sensors across automotive, manufacturing, and industrial applications.

Additionally, Mexico's role in the ultrasonic sensor market is expanding, driven by growth in automotive and industrial automation sectors. The country’s increasing focus on smart manufacturing, logistics automation, and improved infrastructure is expected to bolster its share in the North American ultrasonic sensor market during the forecast period.

Despite strong market growth, the availability of alternative technologies such as optical sensors for distance measurement presents a challenge. However, the increasing preference for cost-efficient, reliable, and adaptable ultrasonic sensor solutions is expected to outweigh these concerns, driving sustained market expansion.

North America Ultrasonic Sensor Strategic Insights

Strategic insights for the North America Ultrasonic Sensor provides data-driven analysis of the industry landscape, including current trends, key players, and regional nuances. These insights offer actionable recommendations, enabling readers to differentiate themselves from competitors by identifying untapped segments or developing unique value propositions. Leveraging data analytics, these insights help industry players anticipate the market shifts, whether investors, manufacturers, or other stakeholders. A future-oriented perspective is essential, helping stakeholders anticipate market shifts and position themselves for long-term success in this dynamic region. Ultimately, effective strategic insights empower readers to make informed decisions that drive profitability and achieve their business objectives within the market.

North America Ultrasonic Sensor Market – By

Category

Subcategories

By Technology

Stereo Vision, Time-of-Flight, Structured Light

By End-user Vertical

Healthcare, Aerospace, Industrial, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Others

By Country

US, Canada, Mexico

Companies Mentioned

Balluff Inc., Baumer Group, Honeywell International, Inc., Keyence Corporation, Migatron Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Omron Corporation, Pepperl+Fuchs AG, Rockwell Automation, Inc., Siemens AG

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Global Chemical Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis

Technological Advancements and Rising Demand Across Industries Propel Growth in the Global Chemical Market.

The Global Chemical Market was valued at USD 3.08 trillion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.95  trillion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031.

The Global Chemical Market is a cornerstone of various industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, construction, and consumer goods. With a vast portfolio ranging from petrochemicals and specialty chemicals to agrochemicals and bio-based alternatives, the industry plays a crucial role in economic development. Rapid industrialization, rising demand for high-performance materials, and increasing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly chemicals are major factors driving market expansion.

Key Players in the Global Chemical Market

Key Players in Pharmaceutical Chemicals: The major key players are BASF, Lonza, Porton Fine Chemicals, Dishman, Abbott, Johnson Matthey, Lanxess, Jubilant Life Sciences, Vertellus Holdings, and Hikal.

Key Players in Agrochemicals: The major key players are Bayer AG, The DOW Chemical Company, ADAMA Ltd., BASF SE, Nufarm, Clariant AG, Solvay, Evonik Industries AG, FMC Corp., and UPL.

Key Players in Specialty Chemicals: The major key players are Clariant AG, Croda International Plc, Solvay, DuPont, Akzo Nobel N.V., Huntsman International LL, Lanxess, Evonik Industries AG, Arkema, and The Lubrizol Corporation.

Key Players in Personal Care and Cosmetics: The major key players are Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Shiseido, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., MacAndrews & Forbes (Revlon), L’Oréal S.A., Avon Products Inc., Kao Corporation, Oriflame Cosmetics S.A., and Coty Inc.

Key Players in Industrial Gases: The major key players are Air Products Inc., Air Liquide, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp., Linde plc., Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., INOX-Air Products Inc., SOL Group, Messer, BASF, and Iwatani Corp.

Key Players in Polymers: The major key players are Eastman Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, Royal DSM, Dow Inc., BASF SE, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Clariant International Limited, Huntsman Corporation, and Covestro AG.

Key Players in Petrochemicals: The major key players are Reliance Industries Ltd., Chevron Corporation, LG Chem., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Royal Dutch Shell PLC., China National Petroleum Corporation, Dow, SABIC, INEOS Group Ltd., and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.

Future Scope of the Market

The Global Chemical Market is expected to witness robust growth, driven by:

Increased demand for bio-based and sustainable chemicals

Technological advancements in nanotechnology and advanced materials

Expansion in emerging markets due to industrial growth

Government regulations promoting green chemistry

Rising demand for high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals

Emerging Trends in the Global Chemical Market

The industry is undergoing a transformation with a strong focus on sustainability and digitalization. Companies are investing in green chemistry, circular economy solutions, and carbon-neutral manufacturing to reduce their environmental footprint. Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and blockchain are also being integrated into chemical production and supply chain management for enhanced efficiency. Moreover, electrification in transportation and renewable energy projects are driving demand for advanced chemical materials such as high-performance composites, lithium-ion battery chemicals, and biodegradable plastics.

Key Points:

Market growth is fueled by industrialization, sustainability initiatives, and technological advancements.

Asia-Pacific dominates the market, with China and India leading in production and consumption.

Bio-based and specialty chemicals are key focus areas for future innovations.

Stringent environmental regulations are pushing companies toward green chemistry and eco-friendly solutions.

Digital transformation, including AI and blockchain, is enhancing operational efficiency in the sector.

Conclusion

The Global Chemical Market is on a dynamic growth trajectory, shaped by innovation, sustainability, and digitalization. As companies continue to focus on green and high-performance materials, the industry is set to expand across multiple sectors. With strong investments in research and development, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer preferences, the chemical industry is positioning itself for a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

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Wax Market Size To Reach USD 14,165.8 Million By 2030

Wax Market Growth & Trends

The global wax market size is expected to reach USD 14,165.8 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.6% according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth is majorly driven by growing inclusion of wax as a performance additive in the plastics industry on account of its rising utilization as water and solvent-based mold release agent. Wax has become one of the critically utilized materials globally with widespread application across multiple industries. It is used in the automotive industry for vehicle polishing, hair removal, packaging applications, and as an additive in the food industry.

In addition, it is used in paints and coating industry and printing ink application. Rising demand in various applications, including candles, rubber and plastic processing, cosmetic and toiletries, fire logs, building boards, is likely to propel overall growth in the coming years. High consumption of wax owing to its advantage including UV resistance, anti-caking, excellent insulation, is expected to augment market growth. The stringent COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 induced a downward trend in the market. The recovery in the industrial businesses and activities in the second half of 2020 moderately improved the demand. Additionally, the festive season in the final quarter of 2020 improved the demand from different industries including candles, cosmetics, and packaging.

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Wax Market Report Highlights

The synthetic wax segment accounted for the fastest CAGR of 4.7% over the forecast period, owing to a significant increase in application across lotion, shampoo, foundation, lipstick, and other personal care products

The cosmetics and toiletries application segment accounted for the highest CAGR over the forecast period considering the growing inclusion of product in formulation of creams and moisturizers. In addition, above average living standards and new product innovation are expected to propel the demand

Asia Pacific accounted for the highest CAGR of 4.9% over the forecast period which can be traced to growing construction activities, mainly in economies such as China and India. Moreover, technological developments in Korea and Japan have spurred the growth of adhesives

The market’s value chain comprises raw materials suppliers, product manufacturers, distribution channels, and application industry. Depending upon the type, wax formulation requires timely procurement of key feedstocks which includes lubricating oils, base oils, and bee’s milk. Product prices are highly impacted depending on the availability of these feedstocks

The industry is made up of large and medium-sized players. The small players are either suppliers or distributors. Companies are working on strategies that can harness their internal strategic advantage and position according to the end-use segment growth

Wax Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global wax market report based on product, application, and region: 

Wax Product Outlook (Volume, Kiloton; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Mineral wax

Synthetic Wax

Natural Wax

Wax Application Outlook (Volume, Kiloton; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Candles

Packaging

Plastics & Rubber

Pharmaceuticals

Cosmetics & Toiletries

Fire Logs

Adhesives

Others

Wax Regional Outlook (Volume, Kiloton; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Central & South America

Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players of Wax Market

Sinopec Corp

China National Petroleum Corporation

HollyFrontier Corporation

BP P.L.C

Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd

Baker Hughes Company

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Sasol Limited

The International Group, Inc.

Evonik Industries AG

BASF SE

Dow

Honeywell International Inc.

Royal Dutch Shell P.L.C

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

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There are 500 companies on the annual Fortune 500 list, which ranks the largest corporations in the United States by revenue. The list is published by Fortune magazine and is considered one of the most well-known corporate rankings. 

Some notable companies on the list include: 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Exxon Mobil Corporation

ChevronTexaco Corporation

General Electric Company

Bank of America Corporation

ConocoPhillips

AT&T Corp.

Ford Motor Company

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

Hewlett-Packard Company

The Fortune 500 list includes both public and private companies from a variety of sectors, such as technology, retail, healthcare, and finance. Being named a Fortune 500 company is widely considered to be a mark of prestige.