Oil Companies & Other Corporations Linked to $28 Trillion in Climate Damage, Study Finds

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 24, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a study reported by the AP and conducted by Dartmouth College. The research found that 111 of the world’s largest companies—especially ten major fossil fuel providers—are responsible for $28 trillion in climate-related damage. While these corporations have generated vast profits, their impact on the global environment and economy is significant, sparking ethical questions about the cost of industrial pollution.

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