ExxonMobil has been criticized for its slow response to cleanup efforts after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska , widely considered to be one of the world 's worst oil spills in terms of damage to the environment . ExxonMobil has a history of lobbying for climate change denial and against the scientific consensus that global warming is caused by the burning of fossil fuels . The company has also been the target of accusations of improperly dealing with human rights issues , influence on American foreign policy , and its impact on the future of nations
Exxon Valdez oil spill
Exxon Valdez oil spill
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