Congressional Hearings Reveal Oil Companies Knew Natural Gas Was Not a Climate Solution

Recent documents and testimonies highlight major oil companies' continuous deception about the climate impacts of natural gas, despite public green claims.

Internal documents from major oil companies reveal they were aware of the climate risks associated with natural gas, contradicting their public portrayal of it as a green fuel.
A congressional hearing exposed how oil companies have manipulated public perception and policy by falsely promoting natural gas as a sustainable option.
Testimonies from experts and lawmakers during the hearing emphasized the oil industry's long-standing strategies to mislead the public on climate issues.
Legal implications loom as the new evidence could bolster numerous lawsuits alleging that oil companies deliberately misled the public about climate change.
The revelations call into question the sincerity of oil companies' commitments to climate agreements and their role in hindering meaningful climate action.