
The API Was Pushing Climate Denial Way Earlier Than Anyone Thought
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Acknowledgment of CO2 as a Pollutant
The American Petroleum Institute acknowledged in a document that CO2 is a pollutant emitted when burning fossil fuels like coal. Although CO2 is naturally present and harmless in small concentrations, high levels in the atmosphere can lead to climatic changes and the greenhouse effect, according to the API. The document highlights conflicting opinions among scientists regarding the impact of carbon dioxide on the environment.
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