re: #322 Charles
Shell Oil seems to be one of the more responsible energy companies. Unlike Exxon-Mobil, they don’t seem to be funding denialist efforts, and actually accept the scientific evidence for AGW.
They’re also leaders in biofuel research:
Algae biofuels still 10 years away, says Shell
Shell has been one of the most vocal advocates of second-generation biofuels among big oil and has argued that subsidies and regulation to encourage R&D should be reformed in favour of products that cut emissions. It currently believes that all biofuel production is supported indiscriminately no matter what the environmental impact.