Should we blame oil companies for the climate crisis?

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With devastating floods, fires and droughts on the rise, there’s no doubt – fossil fuels are making our world more dangerous. Yes, governments should do more to tackle climate change and force fossil fuel companies to do the right thing. How fossil fuel giants hold back progress on climate action Companies like Shell aren’t just selling a product people want. As early as 1959, oil industry executives understood the connection between burning fossil fuels and climate change. As early as 1959, oil industry executives understood the connection between burning fossil fuels and climate change.