Climate Data Manipulation: Energy Companies Funded Misleading Research for Decades
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Energy companies funded decades of misleading research to cast doubt on climate science, despite internal findings.
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This deception has delayed climate action, potentially increasing your future costs for disaster recovery and health issues related to climate change.
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Newly uncovered internal memos reveal that major energy companies funded research specifically designed to cast doubt on climate science for decades. This occurred even as their own internal scientists confirmed the reality of human-caused climate change. The documents indicate a deliberate strategy to mislead the public and policymakers about the scientific consensus. This finding highlights a significant historical effort by the energy sector to obstruct climate action. It raises questions about corporate accountability and the long-term impact on public trust and environmental policy.
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