
Merchants of Doubt, by Naomi Oreskes & Erik Conway
Context with Brad Harris
The Reagan Administration's Doubt on Acid Rain
This chapter explores how the Reagan administration questioned the science and policy proposals surrounding acid rain, despite overwhelming evidence of its environmental effects. It also discusses how doubt was amplified by the media, delaying regulations and benefiting industries financially.
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