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In London, a social group aims to help workers imagine life after oil

NPR | By Ilya Marritz
Published July 15, 2026 at 4:48 AM EDT

There's a word for people who leave the oil and gas business because of its impact on the environment: "climate quitters." A new social group aims to help workers who are considering taking the leap.

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