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Rebecca John


Big Oil v. the Rockefellers

ExxonMobil stands accused of spying on its environmentalist critics, a group that includes the heirs of its founder. It wouldn’t be the first time

How to Poison the Earth and Influence People

Oil companies give millions to cultural institutions. The reputational benefits? Priceless

100 Seconds to Midnight

With Putin rattling his nuclear saber and Trump back on the campaign trail, even battle-hardened generals are gripped with atomic anxiety