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What Shell Knew: A Surprising Report from The Netherlands Finds that Shell Was Directly Funding Climate Denial in the 1990s
May 29, 2020
Guests Alexander Beunder and Jilles Mast reveal shocking discovery that Shell funded a top climate skeptic in the 1990s. They discuss direct funding from Royal Dutch Shell, impact on Dutch policy, scientist's shift to skepticism, and Shell's financial backing of climate denial.
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- Shell funded climate deniers in the 1990s, influencing public perception and media discourse.
- Corporate funding shapes climate narratives, supporting skepticism and influencing environmental debates.
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Investigative Journalism on Shell's Influence
A group of Dutch investigative reporters, part of the Platform for Authentic Journalism, have unveiled the Shell Papers project, delving into Shell's interactions with the Dutch government. This collaborative effort focuses on shedding light on topics like trade agreements, lobbying, and environmental impacts. Through extensive research, they uncovered Shell's direct funding of a prominent climate denier in the Netherlands, revealing unexpected links between the oil company and climate skepticism.
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