DutchartNov 13, 2022
I am not a climate activity by any means. However one of the reasons I drive an EV, is because I try to do my bit on climate change. It really upset me to read about the dirty business of oil companies, and the failing of taking responsibility.
Show threadDutchartNov 13, 2022

Therefore I am hesitant to charge at those companies… But lots of times I have no choice. Why do councils pay those companies for setting up charging structure, and thus funding them? There are plenty of alternative, better suited companies.

BBC: Air pollution: Uncovering the dirty secret behind BP’s bumper profits https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63560279

Air pollution: Uncovering the dirty secret behind BP’s bumper profits

How the BBC uncovered gas flaring in an Iraqi oil field, where locals are showing a high rate of cancer.

BBC News
Show threadAnnie RadetzkyNov 13, 2022
@dutchart I know it isn't comfortable, but if the big oil companies find they can make more money through renewables than from oil surely that is a good thing? I don't think we can solve the climate crisis until big business can see value in alternatives.
Show threadDutchart
@Soupdragon to a certain degree, but here it shows they don't care about people, only about profits. I rather see other companies raking in profits, companies that at least have some moral standards.
Nov 13, 2022 at 10:37amWeb
Show threadAnnie RadetzkyNov 13, 2022
@dutchart Ideally yes, but the big corps won't go away so we need to encourage them to do the right thing. After all we buy our EVs from established auto makers. I certainly did.