The Guardian reporter Dharna Noor writes about energy firms that have made record profits by increasing production of oil and gas, far from their promises of rolling back emissions. The actions of these companies indicate a motivation driven by record profits rather than addressing the pressing issue of global warming. Key quote:“The oil companies keep holding up the football,” said Timmons Roberts, professor of environment and sociology at Brown University. This results in a cascade of health risks, including extreme weather events, rising sea levels, air pollution, and the spread of infectious diseases. For more information on the health impacts of fossil fuel production, read Allison Guy's recent article.

Source: Washington Post July 16, 2023 17:46 UTC