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Activist Author Slams Superficial Sustainability, Targets ExxonMobil

1/14/2025

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Auden Schendler's powerful book, "Terrible Beauty," challenges the superficial sustainability efforts of Americans, such as recycling. As a sustainability leader at Aspen One, he voices his frustration and advocates for bold action, including a groundbreaking plan to sue ExxonMobil for its significant contribution to climate change.

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Auden Schendler's powerful book, "Terrible Beauty," challenges the superficial sustainability efforts of Americans, such as recycling. As a sustainability leader at Aspen One, he voices his frustration and advocates for bold action, including a groundbreaking plan to sue ExxonMobil for its significant contribution to climate change.