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NY opens probe into claims ExxonMobil covered up climate change research

By Kyle Feldscher
Published November 5, 2015 9:23pm ET
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NY opens probe into claims ExxonMobil covered up climate change research
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman started an investigation into ExxonMobil after a report said the oil giant lied about how the burning of fossil fuels affects climate change. (AP Photo) | Hans Pennink

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman started an investigation into ExxonMobil after a report said the oil giant lied about how the burning of fossil fuels affects climate change.

Alan Jeffers, a spokesman for ExxonMobil, confirmed subpoenas had been sent to ExxonMobil from Schneiderman’s office. The company is preparing its response, Jeffers said.

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