Krishnamoorthi Urges Oil Giants to Cut Emissions Amid Climate Crisis

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has sent letters to the CEOs of BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Shell urging them to take immediate steps to reduce carbon emissions. He cited growing scientific evidence linking fossil-fuel emissions to more severe wildfires.

In a recent press release, Krishnamoorthi pointed to wildfire smoke that affected Chicago on July 16 as an example of the devastating impact of climate change. He also referenced a 2023 study in Environmental Research Letters, which found a link between fossil fuel emissions and increased wildfire severity.

The oil and gas industry has been urged by Krishnamoorthi to acknowledge its role in contributing to climate change and take meaningful steps to cut emissions. The letters sent to the CEOs of these companies are part of an ongoing effort by Krishnamoorthi to address the issue of climate change and reduce carbon emissions.