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A few years ago, British Petroleum re-branded itself BP and re-cast itself as the energy company committed to environmental stewardship. This progressive image was reinforced by BP’s investment in alternative energy and acknowledgment of global warming. B
BP calls itself “Beyond Petroleum” and won support from some environmentalists for its progressive stance on global warming and a commitment to alternative energy. But that was before an oil spill, leaky pipelines and serious safety issues arose. Living on Earth’s Bruce Gellerman talks with BP official Ronnie Chappell about the apparent divide between the company’s image and actions.