L’articolo è dell’Associated Press, non, ripeto NON, dell’Onion.
I repubblicani che governano lo stato del Texas, secondo i quali il riscaldamento globale (se esiste) non è dovuto alle emissioni di gas serra, chiedono $12 miliardi al governo federale, secondo il quale il risc. globale è una truffa dei cinesi, per proteggere dalle alluvioni aggravate da risc. glob. le 30 raffinerie di Big Oil che in trent’anni ha versato circa $2 miliardi a politici, scienziati ed opinionisti per negare pubblicamente l’effetto serra dei gas serra.
The plan is focused on a stretch of coastline that runs from the Louisiana border to industrial enclaves south of Houston that are home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of petrochemical facilities, including most of Texas’ 30 refineries, which represent 30 percent of the nation’s refining capacity.
Texas is seeking at least $12 billion for the full coastal spine, with nearly all of it coming from public funds. Last month, the government fast-tracked an initial $3.9 billion for three separate, smaller storm barrier projects that would specifically protect oil facilities.
That followed Hurricane Harvey, which roared ashore last Aug. 25 and swamped Houston and parts of the coast, temporarily knocking out a quarter of the area’s oil refining capacity and causing average gasoline prices to jump 28 cents a gallon nationwide. Many Republicans argue that the Texas oil projects belong at the top of Washington’s spending list.
Profitto lordo di Exxon Mobil nel 2017: $74,7 miliardi.