Putin, Exxon, trump and the sanctions on Russia
Putin, Exxon, trump and the sanctions on Russia – by Michael Paixão Putin, Exxon, trump and the sanctions on Russia. Why appoint Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and what is the reasons for Russia’s interference in the US elections? Money is the driving force in the world. Oil is big money and has been for some time. Regardless of the environmental impact the world is married to fossil fuels. There is alternative energy however at this time it’s not as lucrative as fossil fuels so any legislature to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy is met with armies of lobbyists in order to stymie its adoption. The Obama administration had started the ball rolling towards the adoption of alternative energy but this has come to a stop under Trump’s Presidency. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) funding has already been halted. This was done in response to Trumps position the Climate Change is a hoax. By slowing the “alternative energy” movement this eliminates competition...