Did ExxonMobil Mislead the Public on Climate Change?

The transcript discusses investigations by the LA Times and Inside Climate News into Exxon's internal research from the 1970s on the effects of carbon dioxide on climate change. It raises questions about whether Exxon misled investors, potentially constituting securities fraud. The New York Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, is using the Martin Act to investigate these claims. The transcript also covers Exxon's reactive response, including attempts to discredit the journalism and lobbying efforts in Congress.

What were some of the claims made by Exxon regarding the journalism that reported on their practices?

What actions did Exxon take in Washington, D.C. in response to the allegations?