Search | New Scientist

Steam rises from an oil refinement facility. Two American flags are displayed in an industrial setting with many pipes, tanks, and buildings.

10 finance firms effectively own half of all future carbon emissions

6 August 2022

An analysis of the 200 largest fossil fuel companies suggests that just 10 shareholders could influence the fate of nearly half of the world's remaining fossil fuels

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Subject

Section

Type

Topics

Author

Premium

10 finance firms effectively own half of all future carbon emissions

Sign up to our weekly newsletter