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Exxon The Road Not Taken

Exxon CO2 Primer (1982)

This document describes the state of the science on the greenhouse effect was widely circulated among Exxon management.

Published September 15, 2015 • Adobe PDF • 13.05MB

CO2 Forecast (1980)

Overview of the current scientific understanding of the CO2 greenhouse effect and ongoing federal research programs into the issue.

Published September 15, 2015 • Adobe PDF • 4.77MB

“Bad News” Letter (1978)

Exxon scientist Henry Shaw tells his boss the company needs a “credible” team to research CO2.

Published September 15, 2015 • Adobe PDF • 1.48MB

James Black Talk (1977)

Summary of a presentation on the CO2 greenhouse effect that Black gave to top Exxon executives and other company scientists.

Published September 15, 2015 • Adobe PDF • 8.64MB

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