Axios Exxon shareholders, bucking company management, voted to install at least two new members to the oil giant's board in a push to make Exxon more aggressive on addressing climate change and more disciplined in its oil investments.Why it matters: Exxon management campaigned strongly against the entire slate of four people nominated by Engine No. 1, the activist investment group whose campaign was backed by several major pension funds.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe election of two of the four would avoid what could have been a categorical rebuke of the oil giant's strategy, but it still represents significant investor dissent.The vote in favor of the two new board members shows that many investors see Exxon, which has had a rocky financial performance in recent years, as poorly positioned for the future. Driving the news: Shareholders voted to add Gregory Goff and Kaisa Hietala at the oil giant's annual meeting Wednesday, Exxon said at the conclusion of voting. Tabulations on other candidates are still pending, though one of the Engine No. 1 candidates was voted down, Exxon stated in a press release. It's possible that one other activist candidate will still prevail.Hietala is a a former renewables executive with the refining company Neste and Goff is the former CEO of the refiner Andeavor.What they're saying: Charlie Penner, one of Engine No. 1's leaders, told shareholders at the meeting that Exxon management is "determined to fight off the future for as long as possible," but added: "change is coming. "The big picture: The battle over replacing members of Exxon's 13-person board comes amid increasing pressure on oil majors to do more on climate change.European-based multinational giants are diversifying more widely and vowing long-term transformations to "net-zero" emissions companies by 2050.Engine No. 1 also says Exxon lacks "any serious diversification efforts" that will prepare it to thrive in a low-carbon world. The group says Exxon needs a more cautious investment approach around oil and gas.Engine No. 1's candidates won the backing of some of the company's largest shareholders, including BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street.Yes, but: Exxon says it's in step with the evolving energy mix, citing growing emphasis on carbon capture and large market opportunities there, and efforts on hydrogen and biofuels.Exxon also argues its adjusted capital strategy will deliver strong returns in oil and gas, which it notes will remain huge markets for decades despite low-carbon energy growth.The company recently set new near- and medium-term targets to cut emissions intensity (that is, emissions per unit of output), but has eschewed the long-term carbon neutrality vows of its European peers.“ExxonMobil is in a strong position to create differentiating value throughout the energy transition,” CEO Darren Woods said, touting Exxon's oil-and-gas portfolio and its investment in climate technologies. "We welcome the new directors Gregory Goff in Kaisha Hietala to the board and look forward to working with them constructively and collectively on behalf of all shareholders," Woods said.Go deeper: The intensifying battle for Exxon's futureLike this article? Get more from Axios and subscribe to Axios Markets for free.<doc-sep>Country singer Luke Bryan’s family has been personally affected by the recent hurricane to hit the Florida panhandle on Oct. 10. New images reportedly show his mother sifting through the rubble of what used to be her Mexico Beach home. Hurricane Michael ripped through Florida causing widespread damage throughout the area. The storm has reportedly claimed 35 lives. Among that damage, according to reports, was LeClaire Bryan, home, which was reportedly torn apart in the storm and the nine days since it made landfall. Representatives for Bryan did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment. As Taste of Country notes, the star has not commented on the alleged devastation to his mom’s home, but he had a break over the weekend from his “What Makes You Country” tour, which has just two dates remaining in Michigan and New York next weekend. However, Bryan took to Twitter on Oct. 10 to ask followers to pray for those in the path of Hurricane Michael. “Hey everyone. Pray for my people. So many dear people I know are being affected. My mother and so many friends live in Mexico beach. And now it’s bearing down on Albany and Leesburg,” he wrote. You can see some of the reported pictures of Bryan’s mom looking at her ruined home below:<doc-sep>“Hey everyone. Pray for my people,” Luke wrote. “So many dear people I know are being affected. My mother and so many friends live in Mexico beach. And now it’s bearing down on Albany and Leesburg.”<doc-sep>Advertisement A beachfront house belonging to country star Luke Bryan's mother was severely damaged by Hurricane Michael when it swept through the Florida Panhandle. Images show Bryan's mother LeClaire, 71, sifting through rubble of her home in Mexico Beach after it was hit during the massive storm that killed at least 36 people earlier this month. At one point LeClaire Bryan appears to be overwhelmed by the destruction and is comforted by a man identified as James Whiddon. LeClaire Bryan, mother of country music artist Luke Bryan, recovers items from her home after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach. She returned to her devastated property on October 19, nine days after Michael swept through the Florida Panhandle LeClaire (left) surprised son Luke (right) live on American Idol earlier this summer ‹ Slide me › Before and after: LeClaire's home is seen on the left of the street undamaged before the storm. In the right picture, she is seen taking a photo of the damage to send to her son ‹ Slide me › Before and after: Aerial images show the devastating impact Hurricane Michael had on LeClaire's neighborhood Her property was in the path of destruction caused by Michael that stretched from the Florida Panhandle all the way to the Georgia border. Representatives for Bryan did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The star has not commented on the devastation to his mother’s home. But he had a break over the weekend from his 'What Makes You Country' tour, which has two dates remaining in Michigan and New York next weekend. Bryan, 42, took to Twitter on October 10 to ask followers to pray for those in the path of Hurricane Michael. 'Hey everyone. Pray for my people. So many dear people I know are being affected. ‘My mother and so many friends live in Mexico beach. And now it’s bearing down on Albany and Leesburg,' he wrote. LeClaire goes through drawers in a bedroom of her home to check if anything is recoverable LeClaire in the living room of her beach home to salvage items which have not been damaged In one poignant image, LeClaire looks at the devastation done to her home by Michael LeClaire is comforted by James Whiddon after becoming overwhelmed by the destruction The singer and 2018 CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee just released 'What Makes You Country' as the latest single from an album of the same name. At least 36 people have been confirmed dead as a result of Hurricane Michael, according to authorities. The number rose Saturday after a local medical examiner confirmed the death of a woman in Bay County, Florida, bringing the death toll in Florida alone to 26. LeClaire takes a photo of the destruction on Mexico Beach to send to her son in the wake of Hurricane Michael Luke Bryan had asked his Twitter followers to pray for the people of Florida during the storm Luke Bryan tweeted his followers a message asking them to pray for Florida and its people before Hurricane Michael hit The damage caused by the hurricane has been compared to that of Hurricane Katrina, which leveled entire communities in Southern Mississippi in 2005. Michael crashed onto Florida's coast with 155 mph winds strong enough to demolish houses. Hurricane Andrew in 1992 inspired tougher standards in Florida. But many older houses were not able to withstand a beast like Michael. A framed copy of sheet music from Bryan's single Rain Is A Good Thing is seen on the floor of LeClaire Bryan's home Dr Irwin Redlener of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University observed widespread, long-lasting psychological effects after Katrina. One study found that, five years after the storm, parents reported more than 37 percent of children had been clinically diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or a behavior disorder. Redlener says that's in part because parents are overwhelmed and are less able to buffer their children from bad experiences. 'They survived a major catastrophic event, which is good. But everything they knew is gone,' he told The Washington Post. Research scientist David Murphey said children look to their parents for cues as how to respond to completely new and frightening situations. 'If they see parents kind of falling apart at the seams, that's going to create anxiety for the children as well,' he said. The Governor’s Office said Sunday that the number of Michael-related power outages in North Florida was down from 400,000 in aftermath of the storm to around 82,000. In Jackson County, power remained out for about 18,000 accounts, roughly three-quarters of electric customers there. Power lines drooped over roadways or were tossed to the ground like piles of spaghetti. Many transmission line towers - the enormous metal structures that bring electricity to substations that then route it into specific neighborhoods - were left in twisted piles or knocked to the ground. Gulf Power has about 1,200 employees working on power restoration, supplemented by 6,200 people from 15 states who are helping out. But even far from the hurricane-damaged coast, northern rural counties were also struggling. In Jackson County along the Georgia and Alabama borders, more than 80 percent of customers were without power a week after the storm. LeClaire walks through one of the corridors of her home surrounded by debris Rubble is seen scattered across her bedroom. She rummages through her drawers to check the damage to her belongings<doc-sep>
Luke Bryan is one of many who’s been personally effected by Hurricane Michael. His mother, LeClaire’s home was completely destroyed in devastating photos from the disaster. Now, he’s doing everything in his power to help. UPDATE: On Oct. 24, Luke took to Instagram to give his fans an update on his mom. See his Instagram post below! Luke Bryan, 42, and his family are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 hurricane which destroyed his mother’s Mexico Beach, Florida home on October 10. In devastating photos from the wreckage, the country singer’s mother, LeClaire, can be seen overlooking what remained of her home. “He is most happy that his Mom is alive. That is what it is all about,” a source close to the country singer tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. Once he found out his mother was safe, Luke’s next priority is helping her get back on her feet after reportedly losing nearly all of her personal possessions. “The rebuilding and replacing will happen, Luke will help in any way he can for his Mom and the community,” the insider says. However, the singer will do it quietly, our source notes, adding that his other has been through enough, and doesn’t need to be made a spectacle of. “He doesn’t feel like broadcasting the troubles his Mom is having right now, as he wants to protect her in every way possible,” the source admits. In wake of the tragedy, Luke called on his fans for support. “Hey everyone. Pray for my people,” he tweeted on October 10. “So many dear people I know are being affected. My mother and so many friends live in Mexico beach. And now it’s bearing down on Albany and Leesburg.” Hey everyone. Pray for my people. So many dear people I know are being affected. My mother and so many friends live in Mexico beach. And now it’s bearing down on Albany and Leesburg. — Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) October 11, 2018 While Luke has not yet addressed the damage to his mother’s home, he is figuring next steps in his quest to help. “It’s just about figuring out the next thing to do and how to approach everything. There has been all sorts of talks on how to help the community from releasing a single or doing a benefit concert, but first things first, Luke is going to make sure his Mom is OK and safe and sound. That is his focus, to get her the help she needs,” the source reveals. In wake of the hurricane, Luke did have a quick break from his “What Makes You Country” tour, over the weekend. It’s unclear if he made his way to Florida. The singer has just two dates remaining on the tour — a stop in Michigan and then one in New York next weekend. Our source also mentioned that Luke will not be canceling any upcoming shows as of right now. Hurricane Michael touched down in Florida on October 10, and took the lives of at least 36 people in the United States alone, authorities have confirmed.