How Companies Have Abandoned Their Climate Goals and Let Themselves Off the Hook
Many big companies have stopped working towards their climate goals. This means they are not reducing their greenhouse gas emissions as promised. They are using loopholes to avoid being held accountable.
Reported by 1 outlet — NYT Business. See all sources ↓
Big companies made promises to save the planet. They said they would reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. But many of them are not keeping their promises. They are using loopholes to avoid being held accountable.
Why it matters
This is important because climate change is a big problem. If companies don't reduce their emissions, it will make the problem worse.
- What are greenhouse gas emissions?
- Greenhouse gas emissions are the bad things that companies and people release into the air that contribute to climate change.
- What are loopholes?
- Loopholes are ways that companies can avoid being held accountable for their actions.
- Why is climate change a problem?
- Climate change is a problem because it can cause very bad things like more extreme weather, rising sea levels, and health problems.
How outlets are framing the same story
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The outlets frame the story as a failure of big companies to keep their promises to save the planet. They all emphasize the use of loopholes to avoid accountability.
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Big companies are not keeping their climate promises.
Sources1TypeAngleNYT BusinessHighlights the failure of big companies to reduce emissions.
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Companies are using loopholes to avoid accountability.
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