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ExxonMobil: From Oil Monopoly to Climate Controversy

ExxonMobil: From Oil Monopoly to Climate Controversy

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 Tracing ExxonMobil's rise from Rockefeller's ruthless Standard Oil monopoly to its current status as a global energy giant, this summary explores its pioneering business tactics, antitrust battles, major environmental disasters like the Exxon Valdez spill, and ongoing debates over its role in climate change. Once a symbol of corporate dominance, ExxonMobil now faces mounting pressure to adapt as the world shifts toward renewable energy and environmental responsibility.

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