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Fossil-fuel shares lead the stock market. How awkward

If you want to make money in the market but also be a responsible citizen in a warming world, you’re in a tough spot. But there are some promising options, our columnist says.
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The little hedge fund taking down Big Oil
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The little hedge fund taking down Big Oil

An activist investment firm won a shocking victory at Exxon Mobil. But can new directors really put the oil giant on a cleaner path?
Exxon board to get a third activist pushing for cleaner energy
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Exxon board to get a third activist pushing for cleaner energy

The new board member is likely to join two other candidates put forward by an activist investor who were declared winners last week.
How Exxon lost a board battle with a small hedge fund
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How Exxon lost a board battle with a small hedge fund

The oil giant's unexpected boardroom defeat by an activist investor hinged on a few key moments.

Climate change activists notch victory in Exxon Mobil board elections
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Climate change activists notch victory in Exxon Mobil board elections

Shareholders elected at least two of the four directors nominated by a coalition of investors that said the oil giant was not investing enough in cleaner energy.
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Exxon: At least 2 board members lose seats in climate fight

Exxon Mobil's shareholders have voted to replace at least two of the company's 12 board members with directors who are seen as better suited to fight climate change, bolster Exxon's finances and guide it through a transition to cleaner energy.

What’s really behind corporate promises on climate change?
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What’s really behind corporate promises on climate change?

Many big businesses have not set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Others have weak goals.
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