Burnett, John. “NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Crusade Against ExxonMobil Is Misguided and Wrong.” TheStreet. November, 13th 2015.
Where do the authors work, and what are their areas of expertise? Note any other publications by the authors with relevance to the 6Cities project.
John Burnett has worked for 20 years as a financial industry professional in risk managemenbt, compliance and operations. In the past, he has worked with the companies, Citi, McGraw-Hill (Platts), Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. There, his role included operational risk, internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals. Currently, Burnett is a strategic advisor to the New York Republican State Committee and former candidate for New York City comptroller.
What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
In the article, John Burnett argues that Attroney General Eric Schneiderman’s “crusade” against ExxonMobil is fueled purely by his own personal agenda to achieve political advancement. Burnett also argues that contrary to what Attorney General Eric Schneiderman claims, ExxonMobil has in fact been researching their impact on the environment and releasing that information since the 1970s.
Burnett also seems to be trying to make Schneiderman look bad by stating this his “crusade” is threatening the much needed middle class jobs provided by ExxonMobil.
Describe at least three ways that the argument is supported.
Burnett argues that Schneiderman is getting his “cues” from InsideClimate News, which Burnett believes is twisting and distorting the work that ExxonMobil has done through the years to understand climate change. Burnett states that InsideClimate News arguing that ExxonMobil discovered the causes of climate change in the 1970s and then proceeded to conceal the information does not make sense because InsideClimate News is using the information that ExxonMobil provided to the public “for decades” to make their point. Burnett is basically saying, how can ExxonMobil have hidden the very information that they made public, that is currently being used against them?
What three (or more) quotes capture the message of the article or report?
“For sheer theater, Schneiderman has been effective, grabbing headlines that have raised his profile in New York and beyond. And in that respect, he's adhering to the script of many of his predecessors -- from Robert Abrams to Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo, politicians who used the attorney general's office to bolster their images as defenders of the little guy.”
“These are solid paying, ranging from blue-collar jobs to scientific and management positions. Given all this, it is troubling that Schneiderman would embark on such an ill-conceived campaign, particularly at a time when members of his own party are complaining about income inequality that has in large part been driven by the loss of middle-class jobs.”
“For the sake of our economy, justice and plain common sense, Schneiderman needs to put an end to this quixotic campaign.”
What were the methods, tools and/or data used to produce the claims or arguments made in the article or report?
The method being used by Burnett is one of pure pursuasion. He isn’t actually using any solid data to prove his point, rather, just his persuading interpretations of the situation.
His tactic of relating Schneiderman’s “crusade” to the potential loss of middle class jobs is another method Burnett uses in this work to sway the public his way.
How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
Surprisingly, though the controversy is about climate change, Burnett barely touches on the actual issue of climate change on hand. The majority of the article consists of him speaking poorly of Schneiderman’s intentions, and it isn’t until the end that he touches upon the research and distribution of ExxonMobil’s information regarding climate change.
An equity issue appeared when Burnett mentioned that ExxonMobil has been doing “their own” research for 30 years; this is an issue because if ExxonMobil is having their own people check for faultiness in their company, it decreases the chance that the information will actually be presented to the public. If ExxonMobil hired outsiders to research their company, this would decrease this equity issue.
Where has this article or report been referenced or discussed? (In some journals, you can see this in a sidebar.)
Can you learn anything from the article or report’s bibliography that tells us something about how the article or report was produced?
From Burnett’s background with internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals, it implies to the reader that Burnett may be biased in this situation. He’s defending a company that’s work relates to the work that he, himself, has been serving for a great portion of his career.
What three points, details or references from the text did you follow up on to advance your understanding of how air pollution science has been produced and used in governance and education in different settings?
I will continue to follow up on this case by annotating news articles defending both sides of the argument to gain a better understanding of the situation.
Full citation and abstract?
Burnett, John. “NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Crusade Against ExxonMobil Is Misguided and Wrong.” TheStreet. November, 13th 2015.
Where do the authors work, and what are their areas of expertise? Note any other publications by the authors with relevance to the 6Cities project.
John Burnett has worked for 20 years as a financial industry professional in risk managemenbt, compliance and operations. In the past, he has worked with the companies, Citi, McGraw-Hill (Platts), Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. There, his role included operational risk, internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals. Currently, Burnett is a strategic advisor to the New York Republican State Committee and former candidate for New York City comptroller.
What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
In the article, John Burnett argues that Attroney General Eric Schneiderman’s “crusade” against ExxonMobil is fueled purely by his own personal agenda to achieve political advancement. Burnett also argues that contrary to what Attorney General Eric Schneiderman claims, ExxonMobil has in fact been researching their impact on the environment and releasing that information since the 1970s.
Burnett also seems to be trying to make Schneiderman look bad by stating this his “crusade” is threatening the much needed middle class jobs provided by ExxonMobil.
Describe at least three ways that the argument is supported.
Burnett argues that Schneiderman is getting his “cues” from InsideClimate News, which Burnett believes is twisting and distorting the work that ExxonMobil has done through the years to understand climate change. Burnett states that InsideClimate News arguing that ExxonMobil discovered the causes of climate change in the 1970s and then proceeded to conceal the information does not make sense because InsideClimate News is using the information that ExxonMobil provided to the public “for decades” to make their point. Burnett is basically saying, how can ExxonMobil have hidden the very information that they made public, that is currently being used against them?
What three (or more) quotes capture the message of the article or report?
“For sheer theater, Schneiderman has been effective, grabbing headlines that have raised his profile in New York and beyond. And in that respect, he's adhering to the script of many of his predecessors -- from Robert Abrams to Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo, politicians who used the attorney general's office to bolster their images as defenders of the little guy.”
“These are solid paying, ranging from blue-collar jobs to scientific and management positions. Given all this, it is troubling that Schneiderman would embark on such an ill-conceived campaign, particularly at a time when members of his own party are complaining about income inequality that has in large part been driven by the loss of middle-class jobs.”
“For the sake of our economy, justice and plain common sense, Schneiderman needs to put an end to this quixotic campaign.”
What were the methods, tools and/or data used to produce the claims or arguments made in the article or report?
The method being used by Burnett is one of pure pursuasion. He isn’t actually using any solid data to prove his point, rather, just his persuading interpretations of the situation.
His tactic of relating Schneiderman’s “crusade” to the potential loss of middle class jobs is another method Burnett uses in this work to sway the public his way.
How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
Surprisingly, though the controversy is about climate change, Burnett barely touches on the actual issue of climate change on hand. The majority of the article consists of him speaking poorly of Schneiderman’s intentions, and it isn’t until the end that he touches upon the research and distribution of ExxonMobil’s information regarding climate change.
An equity issue appeared when Burnett mentioned that ExxonMobil has been doing “their own” research for 30 years; this is an issue because if ExxonMobil is having their own people check for faultiness in their company, it decreases the chance that the information will actually be presented to the public. If ExxonMobil hired outsiders to research their company, this would decrease this equity issue.
Where has this article or report been referenced or discussed? (In some journals, you can see this in a sidebar.)
Can you learn anything from the article or report’s bibliography that tells us something about how the article or report was produced?
From Burnett’s background with internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals, it implies to the reader that Burnett may be biased in this situation. He’s defending a company that’s work relates to the work that he, himself, has been serving for a great portion of his career.
What three points, details or references from the text did you follow up on to advance your understanding of how air pollution science has been produced and used in governance and education in different settings?
I will continue to follow up on this case by annotating news articles defending both sides of the argument to gain a better understanding of the situation.
Full citation and abstract?
Burnett, John. “NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Crusade Against ExxonMobil Is Misguided and Wrong.” TheStreet. November, 13th 2015.
Where do the authors work, and what are their areas of expertise? Note any other publications by the authors with relevance to the 6Cities project.
John Burnett has worked for 20 years as a financial industry professional in risk managemenbt, compliance and operations. In the past, he has worked with the companies, Citi, McGraw-Hill (Platts), Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. There, his role included operational risk, internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals. Currently, Burnett is a strategic advisor to the New York Republican State Committee and former candidate for New York City comptroller.
What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
In the article, John Burnett argues that Attroney General Eric Schneiderman’s “crusade” against ExxonMobil is fueled purely by his own personal agenda to achieve political advancement. Burnett also argues that contrary to what Attorney General Eric Schneiderman claims, ExxonMobil has in fact been researching their impact on the environment and releasing that information since the 1970s.
Burnett also seems to be trying to make Schneiderman look bad by stating this his “crusade” is threatening the much needed middle class jobs provided by ExxonMobil.
Describe at least three ways that the argument is supported.
Burnett argues that Schneiderman is getting his “cues” from InsideClimate News, which Burnett believes is twisting and distorting the work that ExxonMobil has done through the years to understand climate change. Burnett states that InsideClimate News arguing that ExxonMobil discovered the causes of climate change in the 1970s and then proceeded to conceal the information does not make sense because InsideClimate News is using the information that ExxonMobil provided to the public “for decades” to make their point. Burnett is basically saying, how can ExxonMobil have hidden the very information that they made public, that is currently being used against them?
What three (or more) quotes capture the message of the article or report?
“For sheer theater, Schneiderman has been effective, grabbing headlines that have raised his profile in New York and beyond. And in that respect, he's adhering to the script of many of his predecessors -- from Robert Abrams to Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo, politicians who used the attorney general's office to bolster their images as defenders of the little guy.”
“These are solid paying, ranging from blue-collar jobs to scientific and management positions. Given all this, it is troubling that Schneiderman would embark on such an ill-conceived campaign, particularly at a time when members of his own party are complaining about income inequality that has in large part been driven by the loss of middle-class jobs.”
“For the sake of our economy, justice and plain common sense, Schneiderman needs to put an end to this quixotic campaign.”
What were the methods, tools and/or data used to produce the claims or arguments made in the article or report?
The method being used by Burnett is one of pure pursuasion. He isn’t actually using any solid data to prove his point, rather, just his persuading interpretations of the situation.
His tactic of relating Schneiderman’s “crusade” to the potential loss of middle class jobs is another method Burnett uses in this work to sway the public his way.
How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
Surprisingly, though the controversy is about climate change, Burnett barely touches on the actual issue of climate change on hand. The majority of the article consists of him speaking poorly of Schneiderman’s intentions, and it isn’t until the end that he touches upon the research and distribution of ExxonMobil’s information regarding climate change.
An equity issue appeared when Burnett mentioned that ExxonMobil has been doing “their own” research for 30 years; this is an issue because if ExxonMobil is having their own people check for faultiness in their company, it decreases the chance that the information will actually be presented to the public. If ExxonMobil hired outsiders to research their company, this would decrease this equity issue.
Where has this article or report been referenced or discussed? (In some journals, you can see this in a sidebar.)
Can you learn anything from the article or report’s bibliography that tells us something about how the article or report was produced?
From Burnett’s background with internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals, it implies to the reader that Burnett may be biased in this situation. He’s defending a company that’s work relates to the work that he, himself, has been serving for a great portion of his career.
What three points, details or references from the text did you follow up on to advance your understanding of how air pollution science has been produced and used in governance and education in different settings?
I will continue to follow up on this case by annotating news articles defending both sides of the argument to gain a better understanding of the situation.
- Full citation and abstract?
Burnett, John. “NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Crusade Against ExxonMobil Is Misguided and Wrong.” TheStreet. November, 13th 2015.- Where do the authors work, and what are their areas of expertise? Note any other publications by the authors with relevance to the 6Cities project.
John Burnett has worked for 20 years as a financial industry professional in risk managemenbt, compliance and operations. In the past, he has worked with the companies, Citi, McGraw-Hill (Platts), Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. There, his role included operational risk, internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals. Currently, Burnett is a strategic advisor to the New York Republican State Committee and former candidate for New York City comptroller.- What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
In the article, John Burnett argues that Attroney General Eric Schneiderman’s “crusade” against ExxonMobil is fueled purely by his own personal agenda to achieve political advancement. Burnett also argues that contrary to what Attorney General Eric Schneiderman claims, ExxonMobil has in fact been researching their impact on the environment and releasing that information since the 1970s.Burnett also seems to be trying to make Schneiderman look bad by stating this his “crusade” is threatening the much needed middle class jobs provided by ExxonMobil.
- Describe at least three ways that the argument is supported.
Burnett argues that Schneiderman is getting his “cues” from InsideClimate News, which Burnett believes is twisting and distorting the work that ExxonMobil has done through the years to understand climate change. Burnett states that InsideClimate News arguing that ExxonMobil discovered the causes of climate change in the 1970s and then proceeded to conceal the information does not make sense because InsideClimate News is using the information that ExxonMobil provided to the public “for decades” to make their point. Burnett is basically saying, how can ExxonMobil have hidden the very information that they made public, that is currently being used against them?- What three (or more) quotes capture the message of the article or report?
“For sheer theater, Schneiderman has been effective, grabbing headlines that have raised his profile in New York and beyond. And in that respect, he's adhering to the script of many of his predecessors -- from Robert Abrams to Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo, politicians who used the attorney general's office to bolster their images as defenders of the little guy.”“These are solid paying, ranging from blue-collar jobs to scientific and management positions. Given all this, it is troubling that Schneiderman would embark on such an ill-conceived campaign, particularly at a time when members of his own party are complaining about income inequality that has in large part been driven by the loss of middle-class jobs.”
“For the sake of our economy, justice and plain common sense, Schneiderman needs to put an end to this quixotic campaign.”
- What were the methods, tools and/or data used to produce the claims or arguments made in the article or report?
The method being used by Burnett is one of pure pursuasion. He isn’t actually using any solid data to prove his point, rather, just his persuading interpretations of the situation.His tactic of relating Schneiderman’s “crusade” to the potential loss of middle class jobs is another method Burnett uses in this work to sway the public his way.
- How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
Surprisingly, though the controversy is about climate change, Burnett barely touches on the actual issue of climate change on hand. The majority of the article consists of him speaking poorly of Schneiderman’s intentions, and it isn’t until the end that he touches upon the research and distribution of ExxonMobil’s information regarding climate change.An equity issue appeared when Burnett mentioned that ExxonMobil has been doing “their own” research for 30 years; this is an issue because if ExxonMobil is having their own people check for faultiness in their company, it decreases the chance that the information will actually be presented to the public. If ExxonMobil hired outsiders to research their company, this would decrease this equity issue.
- Can you learn anything from the article or report’s bibliography that tells us something about how the article or report was produced?
From Burnett’s background with internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals, it implies to the reader that Burnett may be biased in this situation. He’s defending a company that’s work relates to the work that he, himself, has been serving for a great portion of his career.- What three points, details or references from the text did you follow up on to advance your understanding of how air pollution science has been produced and used in governance and education in different settings?
I will continue to follow up on this case by annotating news articles defending both sides of the argument to gain a better understanding of the situation.- Full citation and abstract?
Burnett, John. “NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Crusade Against ExxonMobil Is Misguided and Wrong.” TheStreet. November, 13th 2015.- Where do the authors work, and what are their areas of expertise? Note any other publications by the authors with relevance to the 6Cities project.
John Burnett has worked for 20 years as a financial industry professional in risk managemenbt, compliance and operations. In the past, he has worked with the companies, Citi, McGraw-Hill (Platts), Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. There, his role included operational risk, internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals. Currently, Burnett is a strategic advisor to the New York Republican State Committee and former candidate for New York City comptroller.- What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
In the article, John Burnett argues that Attroney General Eric Schneiderman’s “crusade” against ExxonMobil is fueled purely by his own personal agenda to achieve political advancement. Burnett also argues that contrary to what Attorney General Eric Schneiderman claims, ExxonMobil has in fact been researching their impact on the environment and releasing that information since the 1970s.Burnett also seems to be trying to make Schneiderman look bad by stating this his “crusade” is threatening the much needed middle class jobs provided by ExxonMobil.
- Describe at least three ways that the argument is supported.
Burnett argues that Schneiderman is getting his “cues” from InsideClimate News, which Burnett believes is twisting and distorting the work that ExxonMobil has done through the years to understand climate change. Burnett states that InsideClimate News arguing that ExxonMobil discovered the causes of climate change in the 1970s and then proceeded to conceal the information does not make sense because InsideClimate News is using the information that ExxonMobil provided to the public “for decades” to make their point. Burnett is basically saying, how can ExxonMobil have hidden the very information that they made public, that is currently being used against them?- What three (or more) quotes capture the message of the article or report?
“For sheer theater, Schneiderman has been effective, grabbing headlines that have raised his profile in New York and beyond. And in that respect, he's adhering to the script of many of his predecessors -- from Robert Abrams to Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo, politicians who used the attorney general's office to bolster their images as defenders of the little guy.”“These are solid paying, ranging from blue-collar jobs to scientific and management positions. Given all this, it is troubling that Schneiderman would embark on such an ill-conceived campaign, particularly at a time when members of his own party are complaining about income inequality that has in large part been driven by the loss of middle-class jobs.”
“For the sake of our economy, justice and plain common sense, Schneiderman needs to put an end to this quixotic campaign.”
- What were the methods, tools and/or data used to produce the claims or arguments made in the article or report?
The method being used by Burnett is one of pure pursuasion. He isn’t actually using any solid data to prove his point, rather, just his persuading interpretations of the situation.His tactic of relating Schneiderman’s “crusade” to the potential loss of middle class jobs is another method Burnett uses in this work to sway the public his way.
- How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
Surprisingly, though the controversy is about climate change, Burnett barely touches on the actual issue of climate change on hand. The majority of the article consists of him speaking poorly of Schneiderman’s intentions, and it isn’t until the end that he touches upon the research and distribution of ExxonMobil’s information regarding climate change.An equity issue appeared when Burnett mentioned that ExxonMobil has been doing “their own” research for 30 years; this is an issue because if ExxonMobil is having their own people check for faultiness in their company, it decreases the chance that the information will actually be presented to the public. If ExxonMobil hired outsiders to research their company, this would decrease this equity issue.
- Can you learn anything from the article or report’s bibliography that tells us something about how the article or report was produced?
From Burnett’s background with internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals, it implies to the reader that Burnett may be biased in this situation. He’s defending a company that’s work relates to the work that he, himself, has been serving for a great portion of his career.- What three points, details or references from the text did you follow up on to advance your understanding of how air pollution science has been produced and used in governance and education in different settings?
I will continue to follow up on this case by annotating news articles defending both sides of the argument to gain a better understanding of the situation.- Full citation and abstract?
Burnett, John. “NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s Crusade Against ExxonMobil Is Misguided and Wrong.” TheStreet. November, 13th 2015.- Where do the authors work, and what are their areas of expertise? Note any other publications by the authors with relevance to the 6Cities project.
John Burnett has worked for 20 years as a financial industry professional in risk managemenbt, compliance and operations. In the past, he has worked with the companies, Citi, McGraw-Hill (Platts), Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. There, his role included operational risk, internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals. Currently, Burnett is a strategic advisor to the New York Republican State Committee and former candidate for New York City comptroller.- What are the main findings or arguments presented in the article or report?
In the article, John Burnett argues that Attroney General Eric Schneiderman’s “crusade” against ExxonMobil is fueled purely by his own personal agenda to achieve political advancement. Burnett also argues that contrary to what Attorney General Eric Schneiderman claims, ExxonMobil has in fact been researching their impact on the environment and releasing that information since the 1970s.Burnett also seems to be trying to make Schneiderman look bad by stating this his “crusade” is threatening the much needed middle class jobs provided by ExxonMobil.
- Describe at least three ways that the argument is supported.
Burnett argues that Schneiderman is getting his “cues” from InsideClimate News, which Burnett believes is twisting and distorting the work that ExxonMobil has done through the years to understand climate change. Burnett states that InsideClimate News arguing that ExxonMobil discovered the causes of climate change in the 1970s and then proceeded to conceal the information does not make sense because InsideClimate News is using the information that ExxonMobil provided to the public “for decades” to make their point. Burnett is basically saying, how can ExxonMobil have hidden the very information that they made public, that is currently being used against them?- What three (or more) quotes capture the message of the article or report?
“For sheer theater, Schneiderman has been effective, grabbing headlines that have raised his profile in New York and beyond. And in that respect, he's adhering to the script of many of his predecessors -- from Robert Abrams to Eliot Spitzer and Andrew Cuomo, politicians who used the attorney general's office to bolster their images as defenders of the little guy.”“These are solid paying, ranging from blue-collar jobs to scientific and management positions. Given all this, it is troubling that Schneiderman would embark on such an ill-conceived campaign, particularly at a time when members of his own party are complaining about income inequality that has in large part been driven by the loss of middle-class jobs.”
“For the sake of our economy, justice and plain common sense, Schneiderman needs to put an end to this quixotic campaign.”
- What were the methods, tools and/or data used to produce the claims or arguments made in the article or report?
The method being used by Burnett is one of pure pursuasion. He isn’t actually using any solid data to prove his point, rather, just his persuading interpretations of the situation.His tactic of relating Schneiderman’s “crusade” to the potential loss of middle class jobs is another method Burnett uses in this work to sway the public his way.
- How (if at all) are health disparities or other equity issues addressed in the article or report?
Surprisingly, though the controversy is about climate change, Burnett barely touches on the actual issue of climate change on hand. The majority of the article consists of him speaking poorly of Schneiderman’s intentions, and it isn’t until the end that he touches upon the research and distribution of ExxonMobil’s information regarding climate change.An equity issue appeared when Burnett mentioned that ExxonMobil has been doing “their own” research for 30 years; this is an issue because if ExxonMobil is having their own people check for faultiness in their company, it decreases the chance that the information will actually be presented to the public. If ExxonMobil hired outsiders to research their company, this would decrease this equity issue.
- Can you learn anything from the article or report’s bibliography that tells us something about how the article or report was produced?
From Burnett’s background with internal controls for pricing and analytics of physical commodity markets in petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, electricity, steel and metals, it implies to the reader that Burnett may be biased in this situation. He’s defending a company that’s work relates to the work that he, himself, has been serving for a great portion of his career.- What three points, details or references from the text did you follow up on to advance your understanding of how air pollution science has been produced and used in governance and education in different settings?
I will continue to follow up on this case by annotating news articles defending both sides of the argument to gain a better understanding of the situation.