In 1977, a publication by a predecessor of Marathon Petroleum warned that rising global temperatures could cause severe economic and social disruptions, including widespread starvation. In short:The 1977 article from Marathon Petroleum's predecessor predicted climate-related disasters due to industrial expansion. The lawsuit claims Marathon and other companies concealed their knowledge of climate risks for decades. Key quote:"The climate is not going to get better, only worse. — J Murray Mitchell, NOAA scientistWhy this matters:Companies like Marathon Petroleum knew about climate change risks long ago but continued to prioritize profit over environmental responsibility.

Source: The Guardian July 22, 2024 10:52 UTC