The head of the largest oil and gas corporation in America says that the "people generating the emissions" need to "pay the price" of shifting from carbon.
Must we acknowledge that these companies made petroleum products for consumers, who are us and our parents? Yes.
Can we acknowledge that they have systemically lobbied to delay adoption of technological alternatives? Also yes.
Should we be surprised a CEO of any company, when given a podium, takes the chance to defend his business, and pass off negatives to literally anyone else? Absolutely not.
Must we acknowledge that these companies made petroleum products for consumers, who are us and our parents? Yes.
Can we acknowledge that they have systemically lobbied to delay adoption of technological alternatives? Also yes.
Should we be surprised a CEO of any company, when given a podium, takes the chance to defend his business, and pass off negatives to literally anyone else? Absolutely not.