From what I hear from people who know the children...they are not being used.     And credible, searchable information abounds showing  that Exxon and APA knew what their fossil fuels were doing at least 40 years ago and instead of helping us transition when we could have done it more easily over time they launched a disinformation campaign that continues today.   (that is in addition to campaign contributions, revolving door rewards, SuperPac contributions and now Dark Money)  They have spent billions to maintain their lies.   They are not life givers...how would you label them?    Many people still don't know how they were manipulated and lied to.  Others know but are allowing the influence of money to dictate their votes.  That is the definition of a shill.     I think there is a role for both dispassionate and passionate voices...particularly on a comment board.