Study: Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming since 1970s Jan 13, 2023 9:45 am by Associated PressIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Associated Press (Jan. 12) Working with Exxon scientists in the 1980s, 'It was clear that Exxon Mobil knew what was going on,' says U of I climate expert Don Wuebbles. But, 'at the same time they were paying people to put out misinformation.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email