LINK Scientists reveal how the fossil fuel industry misled the public about climate change
An international group of scientists show that fossil fuel corporations have, for decades, denied the public's right to be accurately informed about climate change by funding efforts to deceive people about the dangers of their product. A report illustrating how the industry "polluted the information landscape," and how the damage could be undone is published today [Monday 21 October].
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.No surprise, the gasoline/lead industry lied, the tobacco industry lied, drug manufacturers lied, monsanto lied. The bottom line is what matters, shareholders matter nothing else, even if it kills us.
silverotter11
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Oct 26, 2019
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I just started reading Blowout by Rachel Maddow. Excellent read for those looking for more info.
MizJ
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Oct 26, 2019
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Anthony Sampson's book The Seven Sisters written in 1975 for more back story on the oil industry.
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@silverotter11 Thanks, I'll add it to my list
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