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Environmental Issues: Exxon and the Environment

In the midst of an oil crisis, why does Exxon report record profits? Learn about Exxon, gasoline productions and the environmental effects.
ExxonMobil Produces Record Profits, Record Problems for the Environmen
As Americans experience skyrocketing oil prices, ExxonMobil posted the largest profit in the history of corporate America. As the company was preparing its earnings announcement, the Exxpose Exxon Coalition was preparing to lampoon the company for the environmental problems it causes in the course of its business activities.
Exxon Mobil Profits While Consumers Pay
Exxon Mobil Corp. posted first-quarter profits of $8.4 billion yesterday -- amid congressional and White House chest thumping about possible price gouging and rebates to consumers. Record profit puts the petroleum giant firmly on track to surpass the record $36 billion in profits it set in 2005. What are other politicials doing to address the problem?

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