Energy company emissions continue to rise, study finds

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Thomson Reuters says 32 companies, accounting for 31 per cent of global emissions, grew CO2 output 1.3 per cent from 2010 to 2013

Emissions from the world's largest energy companies grew 1.3 per cent from 2010 to 2013, raising further questions about the sector's desire to reduce its environmental impact. A study by Thomson Reuters...

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