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Origins of Climate Denial: Setting the Research Agenda
Feb 27, 2023
A new study reveals that Exxon scientists accurately predicted the climate crisis caused by fossil fuels. The podcast explores how fossil fuel companies shaped climate change research and policy. It also dives into the historical efforts to manipulate public perception and hinder renewable energy. The influence of industry funding on climate change research is examined, revealing its impact on public understanding and progress in tackling climate change.
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- Scientists working for Exxon accurately predicted climate change and its effects in the 1970s and 80s, debunking claims of scientific uncertainty made by the company in subsequent decades.
- The fossil fuel industry has significant influence over research conducted at prestigious universities, shaping the scientific discourse and hindering progress in tackling climate change.
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Exxon's Climate Change Predictions
A new peer-reviewed study reveals that scientists working for Exxon in the 1970s and 80s accurately predicted climate change and its effects. This information, backed by primary documents from within the company, debunks claims of scientific uncertainty made by Exxon in subsequent decades.
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