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I work for a major insurer. Much of my industry is fudging the numbers in the face of the climate crisis (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca 1 point 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 child)

When my insurer gives me tips on how to reduce my gasoline consumption, I tell them to stop investing in O&G producers.

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[–] Nighed@feddit.uk 3 points 3 weeks ago

If they were investing in them, they would want you to use more?

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