Progressive climate groups condemned Exxon Mobil's participation in a side event at the Democratic National Convention, calling it a dangerous normalization of fossil fuel interests.
Emma Dumain reports for E&E News.
In short:
- Friends of the Earth, Climate Hawks Vote and Oil Change U.S. protested Exxon Mobil's sponsorship of a DNC side event.
- Four protesters disrupted the event, criticizing Exxon Mobil’s role in climate change and its influence on the energy transition.
- The activists emphasized that Exxon’s involvement undermines the Democratic Party's climate goals.
Key quote:
“I’m a Democratic National Committee member, and I am here because Exxon lied and people died.”
— RL Miller, the political director of Climate Hawks Vote
Why this matters:
Fossil fuel companies’ involvement in political events like the DNC may hinder climate progress by lending legitimacy to industries that contribute heavily to climate change. This tension reflects the ongoing struggle within the Democratic Party over how to address climate policy.
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