

Aggressive Think Tanks, Shouty Pundits, and a New Religious Argument
Sep 18, 2018
Exploring the influence of oil companies on public opinion and how they shifted culture through media manipulation and lobbying, including the impact on conservative views on science and progress dependency on oil. Highlighting the tactics employed by the fossil fuel industry to discredit climate science and promote climate denial, targeting specific demographics and using conspiracy theories. Delving into the intertwining of religion, the environment, and the philosophical implications of this relationship in shaping environmental policy decisions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Origins of Environmental Justice and Climate Crisis Concerns
01:47 • 5min
Exploring the Influence of Fossil Fuel Industry on Climate Denial
06:38 • 3min
Climate Skepticism and Discrediting Scientists
09:50 • 6min
Exploring Conservative Strategies in Shaping Environmental Policy through Religious Arguments
15:58 • 4min