Front page stories at The New York Times and The Washington Post have also highlighted Steyer's past
investments in the
fossil fuel industry and the profits accrued
by the hedge fund he used to lead, noting the apparent inconsistency with his political advocacy.16, 17 Bill McKibben who helped inspire Steyer's opposition to the Keystone pipeline and who consults with the billionaire activist, offers an opposing perspective: «After years of watching rich people manipulate and wreck our political system for selfish personal
interests, it's great to watch a rich person use his money and his talents in the public
interest.»