Drilled Why Is the Fossil Fuel Industry Funding Anti-Trans Politics?
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Aug 22, 2025 Vivian Taylor, a climate policy expert and dedicated transgender rights activist, reveals the shocking ties between fossil fuel billionaires and anti-trans campaigns. She discusses how divisive narratives distract from critical climate issues, highlighting the overlap between anti-trans and anti-climate movements. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for marginalized communities to unite against social division and environmental degradation, advocating for a more inclusive approach to tackle these pressing injustices.
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Vivian's Dual Background
- Vivian described her background in climate policy and long history in transgender rights work.
- She recounted fighting anti-homosexuality laws in Uganda and leading international LGBT ministry efforts.
Fossil Money Fuels Anti-Trans Campaigns
- Fossil fuel money heavily funds anti-trans groups to distract from climate harms.
- Vivian found ~80% of 40 leading anti-trans groups received fossil fuel industry funding.
Cultural Fights As Climate Diversions
- Climate denial is hard to sell directly, so funders use cultural fights to distract the public.
- Vivian argues anti-trans rhetoric diverts attention from flooding, heat, and other climate impacts.
