Shell quits controversial ALEC lobby group over climate change stance

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Green campaigners welcome decision, but call on oil giant to now reflect the move in its investment activities

Environmental campaigners have welcomed a move by oil giant Shell to cut ties with the controversial free market lobby group American Legislature Exchange Council (ALEC). The Anglo-Dutch oil firm confirmed...

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