
Fake Reporters and #FakeNews: How Fossil Fuel Companies Hide Behind Energy Blogs
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Uncovering Fossil Fuel Influence in Media
The chapter exposes the deceptive practices of Western Wire, a news site controlled by a PR firm hired by the Western Energy Alliance, which promotes pro-fossil fuel policies as impartial news. It reveals how large fossil fuel companies are tied to the site's operations, including sending PR staff to pose as reporters. The dialogue discusses ethical concerns in interactions with entities affiliated with fossil fuel interests, highlighting the challenges of maintaining professional ethics in the legal realm.
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