Shell accused of misrepresenting climate warnings to investors

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Carbon Tracker says oil major is wrong to dismiss carbon bubble theory, as Lego comes under pressure to end partnership with Shell

Shell will today face fresh accusations that it is failing to acknowledge the risks of a so called "carbon bubble", whereby tighter emissions legislation and emerging clean technologies could result in...

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