In an up-down position. Upright. Example: trees grow in a vertical direction. (Side-to-side is called horizontal).
Exxon Mobil is being investigated for keeping climate change research from investors. Since 2007, it has disclosed to shareholders about potential risks posed to its bottom line by climate change. RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: In the battle over the science of climate change, oil and gas money has helped fund the skeptics.
Exxon Mobil Corp. engages in the exploration, development, and distribution of oil, gas, and petroleum products. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Chemical. The Upstream segment produces crude oil and natural gas. The Downstream segment manufactures and trades petroleum products.