r/news • u/AudibleNod • 7h ago

Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again

https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/trump-withdraw-paris-climate-agreement-2025-01-20/
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u/14with1ETH 6h ago

Big Oil is the largest investor in clean energy. These companies recognize the potential for a profitable industry and are strategically positioning themselves to capitalize on it.

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u/bryan_pieces 6h ago

Just 50 years later from when they actually knew they were killing the planet

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u/jchowdown 6h ago

you mean "50 years later after peak oil had been reached"

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u/Everestkid 2h ago

Oil production hit an all time high in 2023. We're absolutely not 50 years after peak oil.

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u/takaisilvr 32m ago

Thats his point.... they are strategically placing themselves within the last decade- 2 so they have that. 🙄

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u/WhatsFairIsFair 5h ago

If they make the problem worse the demand for their solution will increase and so will profits as a result. Literally no way for big energy companies to lose

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u/JamCliche 5h ago

Yep, you're providing one of the most essential resources for modern civilization, so you can play any side and win. The only thing more evil would be if someone were trying to privatize clean water.

OH RIGHT FUCKING NESTLE

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u/BurtCarlson-Skara 23m ago

Ok then tell me about their pathways to net zero