Shareholders defy ExxonMobil bosses – and Donald Trump – on climate change

Resolution passed at annual general meeting would force energy giant to be more open in future

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An Esso petrol station logo. Esso is the global brand of oil company ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil, the world's largest oil company, has suffered a "historic" and "surprise" defeat at the hands of its own shareholders on climate change, says The Guardian.

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