> No, I think they’re trying to support the industry. What other plausible motive would there be for the inaction? This is the "if you don't agree with me, you

> No, I think they’re trying to support the industry. What other plausible motive would there be for the inaction? This is the "if you don't agree with me, you must be paid by someone" conspiratorial thinking. In particular, I find it simply incredible that you can ask a question such as "what other plausible motives would there be for inaction". Here is one: every part of the economy is deeply dependent on fossil fuels consumption. Economy, like climate, rests on a very delicate balance where changes can have enormous costs in terms of jobs, lack of growth, and ultimately poverty and death.