Unveiling Early Climate Disinformation by Fossil Fuel Industry

This chapter uncovers how the fossil fuel industry, including Exxon and the API, engaged in climate disinformation much earlier than previously believed, monitoring climate science as far back as the late 1970s. It challenges the narrative of companies transitioning from supporting climate science to denial later, revealing tactics used to cast doubt on scientific consensus and manipulate public perception. The chapter sheds light on the enduring influence of industry-funded studies and lobbying efforts that shaped climate policy decisions, emphasizing the urgency of rectifying past mistakes.