Instead, she said the company’s scientists were fully engaged in climate change research, adding that Exxon recognizes the risks posed by a warming atmosphere. The Attorneys general of Massachusetts and the Virgin Islands are to join those of California and New York in launching investigations into whether Exxon Mobil misled the public and investors about climate change risks . The allegations followed reports in the Los Angeles Times and Inside ##r News that revealed that Exxon used climate change research to influence business decisions whilst publically denying the same research .
The Attorneys general of Massachusetts and the Virgin Islands are to join those of California and New York in launching investigations into whether Exxon Mobil misled the public and investors about climate change risks . The allegations followed reports in the Los Angeles Times and Inside ##r News that revealed that Exxon used climate change research to influence business decisions whilst publically denying the same research .