Exxon Mobil Corp. set a quarterly profit record for a U.S. company, surging past analystย estimates.
Exxon Mobil, the leading U.S. oil company, said its 2008 third-quarter net profit was $14.83 billion, or $2.86 per share, up from $9.41 billion, or $1.70, a year earlier.ย The company’s prior record was $11.68 billion in the second quarter ofย 2008.
The industry has abandoned its climate pledges in favor of fossil fuel-powered AI data centers.
The Reform leader pocketed major sums from second jobs and donor gifts.
Some lobby organizations that work for environmental organizations also work for the fossil fuel industry.
The Republicโs historic failure to curb agricultural pollution drives concern among campaigners.
