Exxon accused of downplaying carbon bubble risks

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Carbon Tracker says oil major is underestimating chances of global deal on climate, as Shell chief executive claims climate debate has gone to "la-la land"

Oil major ExxonMobil is underestimating the risks it faces from efforts to decarbonise the energy sector over the coming years, and could end up going the same way as photography company Kodak if it fails...

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