Grist examines Big Oil's role in shaping American suburban development

The article traces how petroleum companies and their industry associations strategically marketed car-dependent suburbs and consumption patterns throughout the 20th century, embedding fossil fuels into American culture and infrastructure.

First covered Oct 22, 2026 · 1:45 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Appeared in: 2026-10-22 (#15) · 2026-10-23 (#18)

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