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Damages

S3 Ep1 | The Boom

Mar 14, 2023
Journalists investigate the implications of Guyana's oil discovery and ExxonMobil's suppressed climate change research. They uncover the company's tactics, discuss the dangers of the oil and gas sector, and explore the political climate in Guyana. The episode also features segments on wine subscriptions, electric vehicles, and eco-friendly laundry.
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Quick takeaways

  • The discovery of oil off the coast of Guyana brought attention to the country's exploration efforts and potential as an oil producer.
  • ExxonMobil buried its own research about climate change and actively worked to dismiss the warnings, despite their knowledge of the impending crisis.

Deep dives

Exxon's discovery of oil in Guyana

ExxonMobil announced the discovery of oil off the coast of Guyana, which was a significant event for the country. The announcement brought attention to the country's exploration efforts and potential as an oil producer.

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