Pope Urges Oil Companies to Lead Clean Energy Transition in Unprecedented Vatican Conference

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By Olivia RosaneJun 11, 2018, 7:28 am46 pts
Pope Francis urged the leaders of big oil companies to see the light on climate change at a first-of-its kind conference held at the Vatican with oil executives, investors and Vatican experts, The Guardian reported Saturday. "Civilisation requires energy, but energy use must not destroy civilisation," the pope…

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