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.»