Summary:
- This article discusses a new cartoon character named "Petro the Petroleum Pal" who is being used by the fossil fuel industry to try to make children feel sympathetic towards fossil fuels.
- The article explains that Petro is meant to humanize and personify the oil and gas industry, presenting it as a friendly, relatable character that children can connect with.
- However, the article argues that this is a concerning tactic to influence young minds and distract from the well-established scientific evidence on the environmental and climate impacts of fossil fuels.