Who Is Responsible for Climate Change?

Sanford et al 2014

“common but differentiated responsibilities” among nations

UNFCCC 1992

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API 1998

May 20th 1997 Stanford University

We have a responsibility

to act [and] BP accepts

that responsibility…”

“Rising greenhouse

gas emissions pose, significant

risks to society and ecosystems.”

American Petroleum Institute

API

American Legislative Exchange Council

ALEC

Western States Petroleum Association

WSPA

2014 2014

“Climate change is a historical phenomenon and the debate will continue on the significance of

natural and anthropogenic contributions.”

ALEC 2015

Carbon Emissions from Fossil Fuels

What should society expect “responsible” companies to do?

Stop supporting disinformation

Unequivocally support sensible climate policies Reduce the carbon content of their fuels Pay fair share of climate damage and adaptation costs

What should society expect “responsible” companies to do?

Stop supporting disinformation

Unequivocally support sensible climate policies Reduce the carbon content of their fuels Pay fair share of climate damage and adaptation costs

“For us climate change is real and it's a threat that we want to act on”

Royal Dutch Shell CEO Ben van Beurden

“Something substantial needs to be done [about climate change]”

BP CEO Bob Dudley

What should society expect “responsible” companies to do?

Stop supporting disinformation

Unequivocally support sensible climate policies Reduce the carbon content of their fuels Pay fair share of climate damage and adaptation costs

Source: Kulp et al 2014

Sea Level Rise Added $2 Billion to Sandy’s Toll in NY City

Source: Ekwurzel et al 2015

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