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Exxon Scientists Doubted Algae Biofuels Despite Company Promotion, WSJ Reports

An exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal details how Exxon scientists harbored significant doubts about the viability of the company's algae biofuels project, even as the oil giant continued to publicly promote them to investors and the public. This report highlights internal tensions regarding the project's communication and scientific integrity.

31 Mar, 09:30 — 31 Mar, 15:57
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