Edelman takes heat from climate activists over work for ExxonMobil

In an open letter to Edelman posted online, more than 100 “creators, experts, and advocates” urged the PR firm to drop ExxonMobil and other fossil fuel clients, saying it is “actively contributing to fossil-fuel emissions through its marketing activities.” The group said several private conversations with Edelman to drop fossil fuel clients “led nowhere,” prompting the public appeal.