Oil and gas firms accused of failing to address physical climate risks

James S Murray
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Report argues that oil and gas sector is largely failing to assess extent to which costly fixed assets will be affected by climate change

Oil and gas companies are not only major contributors to climate change, they are also uniquely at risk from the impacts of global warming. But despite the dual legislative and operational risks they face,...

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