Fossil Fuel Funding and Academic Integrity

This chapter examines the impact of fossil fuel funding on universities, highlighting a student-led investigation that uncovered over $37 million in undisclosed contributions to Columbia University. It discusses the ethical dilemmas and transparency issues associated with such funding, as well as the tension between academic freedom and external financial influences. The conversation emphasizes the need for clearer disclosure practices to preserve research integrity amidst growing concerns about the motivations behind industry-sponsored studies.