Topic: Rex Tillerson

Private Empire

Pulitzer Prize-winner Steve Coll takes a close look at secretive behemoth that is Exxon Mobil.

Many industries reap tax breaks. Is picking on Big Oil unfair?

The oil industry is under fire from congressional Democrats for reaping big tax breaks even while amassing huge profits. Executives from major oil companies testified Thursday on Capitol Hill.

Oil CEOs warn senators of downside to axing industry tax breaks

Five oil CEOs testified Thursday that a Senate bill to shrink their companies' tax breaks would mean less domestic oil production and higher gasoline prices. Democrats cite firms' big profits.

Oil hits 30-month high. Natural gas prices also rise.

Oil surges to its highest level since September 2008. Natural gas prices rise, too.

Lawmakers slam Big Oil executives on spill preparedness

At Tuesday's congressional hearing, legislators criticized four Big Oil companies for being no more prepared for a large spill than BP.

To slow climate change, tax carbon

In this economy, cap-and-trade is just too risky.

Funds tighten for fighting AIDS and malaria worldwide

Global health leaders are urging the Obama administration to make up a deepening shortfall.

Can Obama's clean energy plan save the climate?

In a major economic speech Thursday at George Mason University, President-elect Barack Obama called for doubling domestic production of alternative energy over the next three years.

NASA climate scientist pens personal appeal to Obama

James Hansen, one of the world's most eminent climate scientists, and his wife, Anniek, have written an open letter to Barack and Michelle Obama on the urgency of the need to halt global warming.

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ExxonMobil cuts off funding to (some) climate deniers

ExxonMobil facing shareholder revolt over global warming

Will commodities boom last

As oil and gold prices hit record highs, and grains stay up, speculators rush in.