We’ve just discovered that our Prime Minister invests in a company that has done more to delay climate action and deceive the public than any other company on earth -- Exxon Mobil. [1]

Email Malcolm Turnbull today and tell him to divest from Exxon!

In 1977, 11 years before James Hansen made climate change a public issue, Exxon conducted the very first research that proved fossil fuels caused global warming. But, instead of telling the world, Exxon poured millions of dollars into misinformation and denial campaigns that have successfully slowed our response to the greatest moral challenge of our time. [2]

In the words of 350.org founder Bill McKibben: 'No corporation has ever done anything this big or bad.’  It is ‘unparalleled evil.’

If Exxon had acted otherwise, we might have avoided the enormous suffering that climate change is now inflicting upon thousands of communities worldwide. From the loss of our Pacific Island neighbours’ homes to raging bushfires and devastating storms. From crippling droughts to terrible typhoons and tsunamis that spare no lives. These injustices are on Exxon’s watch.

But whilst US Senators call for a Federal Investigation into Exxon’s unforgivable behaviour, our Prime Minister is investing his money in them. [3]

Email Prime Minister Turnbull today to tell him to stop investing in climate lies.

References:

[1] On August 18th, the Australian Financial Review published a list of Turnbull’s investments; they include the SPDR S&P 500 Fund, whose 3rd largest holding is Exxon Mobil.

[2] Exxon's Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuels' Role in Global Warming Decades Ago, Inside Climate News, 16 September 2015.

[3] Even Hilary Clinton thinks it’s time to Investigate Exxon, The Nation, 31 October 2015.