In 2023, ExxonMobil, Chevron, & Shell earned over $83B in profits. They spend millions upon millions lobbying. As #California faces multi-billion dollar budget deficit, & #LAFires burn, it’s time to end industry use of Water’s Edge tax loophole & #MakePollutersPay - ThreadSky

terryseviltwin.bsky.social•52 days ago

Don't they still get subsidies too?

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ileroy.bsky.social•52 days ago

It’s not lobbying.

It’s BRIBERY

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gandalfpc.bsky.social•52 days ago

Lobbying is bribery.

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lindapal.bsky.social•52 days ago

Agreed 💯

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luciacooper12.bsky.social•52 days ago

thanks for sharing. Your profile caught my attention I wish we could connect as friends. Thank you

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laurieagard.bsky.social•50 days ago

💙💙

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kathyswords.bsky.social•52 days ago

📌

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kristinlthomsen.bsky.social•52 days ago

Yes, it is past time.

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sounddepartment.bsky.social•52 days ago

From a different year same same…

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unclericodynamite.bsky.social•46 days ago

The reason this exists, is because the greedy who run this planet and own your politicians want to extract every last cent of profit from the planet. It exists because of profit margins.
Climate change? Fuck us right....
Think this problem will fix itself within the system?

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rprobbins.bsky.social•52 days ago

Facts,

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ohmichael.bsky.social•51 days ago

https://x.com/Alphafox78/status/1878135651738017830?s=19

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bionic55.bsky.social•48 days ago

Hey Mark, where will you be watching Trumps inauguration? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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howardpearlman.bsky.social•51 days ago

#SaveOurEarth Stop #Trump #Fascism and #BigOil from turning our #Planet into a #Hell !

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deloma.bsky.social•51 days ago

Insurance is needed for any mortgage Home ownership’s future 😬
Climate Change

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fazza5952.bsky.social•52 days ago

We all should love one another

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rainwalkerak.bsky.social•52 days ago

Excellent book.

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abigailcolter.bsky.social•52 days ago

Too bad California can't retroactively collect the state taxes oil & gas firms avoided by taking advantage of the "water's edge" loophole. These corporations pocketed billions, tax free, on foreign profits, meanwhile the rest of Californians pay state income tax on dollars earned.

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huiasue.bsky.social•51 days ago

LA #Fires, & Spain & LA #Floods are this bad because of #Climatechange

& climate-change is caused by #fossilfuels, ie ghg emissions from #oil, #coal, #gas & #methane

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unglamb.bsky.social•52 days ago

Profits above all

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richjvann.bsky.social•47 days ago

See https://resiliency.com/about for an organization with deep understanding of economics of disasters and reducing $ impact - and their newsletter https://www.epicenterinsights.com/

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richjvann.bsky.social•47 days ago

It’s not easy getting sane legislation past when big money effectively owns both parties in a two-party only system. But you can also divest your investments with fossil fuel-free funds. See Carbon Collective. (And of course, use less fossil fuels).

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whytetara.bsky.social•52 days ago

Intersectionality/
ecocidal maniacally enough
Just heard that oil corps just surpassed petrochemicals being extracted to make plastics for profit vs for⛽️fuel for cars 🚘profit
Weird way to
“future proof blood oil”profits
but pop off ecocidal corps

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bbix.bsky.social•52 days ago

Exactly! Here’s another important topic Democrats could champion, work on one thing at a time and it can change

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kasperfc.bsky.social•52 days ago

You are so right! Something needs to be done about this! 🤞

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farhanasultana.com•52 days ago

Completely agree, the Global South has demanded that polluters pay and the overconsumption be reduced to lower emissions.

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gandalfpc.bsky.social•52 days ago

IMF Fossil Fuel Subsidies Data: 2023 Update. “Globally, fossil fuel subsidies were $7 trillion in 2022”

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bill4climate.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you! Polluters must pay. A carbon pollution fee is the fastest, most effective and equitable way get a handle on extreme weather events. Thank you for your climate commitment

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pitbullmtkerr.bsky.social•43 days ago

I hope you group focuses on Amazon rainforest. I reading scientist say immediate action has to be taken to save it.

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pitbullmtkerr.bsky.social•43 days ago

The fight against plastic is possible. It doesn’t get recycled. I would connect wildfires with protection of the Amazon rainforest. It’s the heart of the earth. It can turn into a desert. Good luck.

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pitbullmtkerr.bsky.social•43 days ago

Deforestation of Amazon rainforest is contributing to California and global droughts. If we don’t stop deforestation of tropical rainforests it’s impossible limit global warming. I don’t what your current stance on green transition is. Green transition not possible.

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pitbullmtkerr.bsky.social•43 days ago

I saw celebrities urged Biden not to work with Bolsonaro. Now is time to fight for Amazon rainforest now. It’s the heart of earth millions of trees work together as a kind of “ biotic pump” that releases water vapor into air , circulates water and weather patterns around the globe. Part 1

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pitbullmtkerr.bsky.social•43 days ago

Mark the actors that you worked with to protect the Amazon rainforest was great. I just read the Amazon is the earth’s heart. The world government should have protected Amazon rainforest. Thanks. I donated to your fight to protect Bluesky

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outgrained.bsky.social•48 days ago

Opportunity for folks looking to plug in to organizing on this: https://bsky.app/profile/outgrained.bsky.social/post/3lfpltjr7r22s

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millinermom.bsky.social•52 days ago

the deaths from these fires should be called what they are by the press global warming fatalities

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redgypsee.bsky.social•52 days ago

That's why we have the carbon tax in Canada, although controversial, it's the right thing to do. We little people get rebates, so it's fair.

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fazza5952.bsky.social•52 days ago

That's a great point! It's all about finding a balance and making sure everyone is treated fairly. The rebates definitely help level the playing field. It's good to see efforts being made to address environmental concerns in a fair way.

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sandraslp.bsky.social•52 days ago

Robert Reich has stated(he has receipts)that corporations in general have made over 70% in profits! Perhaps we should #EndOilandGasSubsidies. Call/email yr Democratic members of Congress!In general,this is going to be an uphill battle w 45 coming in.Start at local level & fight for clean air &💧. 📌

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sandraslp.bsky.social•52 days ago

As always, #FollowtheMoney. Join an environmental organization that emails or calls members of the board & CEOs of banks & insurance companies that fund #FossilFuels. #StoptheMoneyPipeline.

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kangoroo17.bsky.social•52 days ago

Tax every corporation, every rich person. America needs the funds to survive

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ashlandlady.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you for posting this. So many of us have such limited ability to get these kinds of facts. I’ve given up on the papers and except for Laurence O’Donnell, Ali Velshi and of course Nicole Wallace i’ve almost given up on MSNBC. Thank you for your diligence and your passion.

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fazza5952.bsky.social•52 days ago

Absolutely! It's so important to have reliable sources for information, especially when mainstream media can be hit or miss. Your appreciation for those dedicated to sharing facts really shines through. Keep pushing for transparency and informed discussions!

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choozen79.bsky.social•52 days ago

How This Billionaire Couple Stole California's Water Supply https://search.app/hzoC9ityWm2cWEjMA

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natureloverfemist.bsky.social•52 days ago

The billionaire fuckery going on in our country is truly astonishing. I had no idea this was happening…

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choozen79.bsky.social•52 days ago

They will find out what happens, there will be more luigi's,

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abigailcolter.bsky.social•52 days ago

That happened during Republican Gov Pete Wilson's term. It seems Gov Wilson's water policies were "vague". Looks like the Resnicks leaped into the void. Bad news for California.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-04-28-mn-968-story.html

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choozen79.bsky.social•52 days ago

Here's your bigger problem
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/08/lynda-stewart-resnick-california-water/

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emoontxwriter.bsky.social•50 days ago

Part of the bigger problem. Another part is thinking of "the economy" as Wall Street, and thinking that stock prices have a healthy functional relationship to COLA/wages ration, food prices, housing availability, etc. Water use is an important metric--so is land use & who owns it.

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iambarfly.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you for posting this. Great information.

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colormehappy.bsky.social•52 days ago

Just like after Sandy Hook, listening to ppl say “this is a wake up call”, sadly only Dems seem to be listening and are ready to act.

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richardbrooks.bsky.social•49 days ago

Fossil fuel companies are the arsonists. And banks and pension funds paid for their gasoline and their matches.

It's time to divest from fossil fuels.

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