Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California’s new climate laws – that will have a global impact::California is the world’s fifth-largest economy. Laws tested there often spread across the U.S. and around the world.

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      1 year ago

      Check it for correctness like they do with taxes. Via inspection or something.

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        1 year ago

        And then what? What makes you think anyone will give a shit, especially politicians that they donate tons of money to?

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          Then we will know something closer to the truth, Its not like it’s going to solve the problem, but it’s still a step in the right direction imho.

          I just hope that this enables NGOs to have reliable numbers to base their campaigns on or something like that. Every bit helps.