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I'm going to assume that this is either a PR move, or intended to position Exxon to sabotage any meaningful agreement for emissions cuts.

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[–] Imperor 11 points 1 month ago

It's because it is ineffective and doesn't have any consequences if they fail. Withdrawing will prompt blue states to push even harder om regulation, as well as the EU possibly waking up. I think they are afraid of the Streisand effect, nothing more.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Look at good guy Exxon sticking up for the planet /s

It's an easy PR win for them, cause the Paris Agreement is more symbolic than anything, as it is woefully ineffective at actually punishing countries for failing to meet targets, so if Trump chooses to stay, they can milk the environmentally friendly PR and the status quo continues. It actually hurts them if Trump chooses to leave cause it puts them into the spotlight.

[–] Sanctus 5 points 1 month ago

Well we can be sure that the intent is nefarious