Let's take a look at a shocking advertisement from 1962 that boasted about how much energy Humble Oil & Refining Company, now part of ExxonMobil, could produce by melting glaciers. The ad was meant to impress readers with the technical efficiency of the oil and gas industry, but today it’s a chilling reminder of the environmental impact of fossil fuels on the climate. We explore how this ad predicted the climate crisis decades before scientists began to warn about the dangers of global warming and melting ice caps. We also examine how the oil and gas industry has changed its public image and messaging over the years to avoid accountability and regulation. Watch this video to learn more about the history and consequences of this controversial ad.
