Oil Giant Chevron Eyes Hess: A Climate Pivot or Business as Usual?

Chevron's Hess acquisition is more than a financial play; it's a climate statement.

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The deal's not sealed yet, with legal hurdles aplenty.

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Global changes are reshaping Big Oil's strategies.

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"Unproved reserves" in the mix signal investment risks.

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The legal maze ahead for Chevron and Hess is daunting.

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Remember Exxon's Pioneer buy? Climate advocates sure do.

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Energy's not just oil now; it's public opinion and green practices.

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The world's watching Chevron's next move closely.

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Our planet's health is the unspoken stakeholder in this deal.

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