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May 19, 2009

Shell Accused of Being Most Carbon-Intensive Oil Firm in World
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A group of environmental organizations have accused Shell of being the
most carbon-intensive oil company in the world. In a report issued
today, to coincide with the company’s annual shareholder meeting, Shell
is criticized for its reliance on Nigerian crude oil, which is
associated with huge levels of gas flaring; liquefied natural gas, which
is highly energy-intensive; and oil from Canada’s tar sands. Shell
revealed to investors last year that 30 percent of its total resources
are tar sands.



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