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New Report ‘Ringing the Alarm Bell’ for Climate Advocacy Conflict of Interest

DeSmogBlog

In Colorado, fossil fuel interests are vigorously opposing legislative bills meant to clean up the state’s heavily polluted air. Instead, several have retained fossil fuel lobbyists to work on their behalf. The Colorado Springs area received failing grades for ozone in 2024.

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Part 2: The Dirty Dozen Documents of Big Oil’s Secret Climate Knowledge

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By the late 1970s, the petroleum industry had spent about two decades collecting information from their own scientists and outside experts and knew that burning fossil fuels would create catastrophic climate change. Man’s use of fossil fuels and exploitation of the land,” federal scientists concluded. Document 7: 1981.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 4

Green Business Bureau

You will likely uncover opportunities for alternative clean energy (non-fossil fuel energy sources and processes). Make products that are recyclable, renewable and/or biodegradable, and do not contain toxic or ozone-depleting substances. Examples include solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, wave power, nuclear and hydropower.

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New Shell Files Could Aid Climate Cases, Attorneys Say 

DeSmogBlog

Annoying Consequences’ Among the new documents is an October, 1970 article in Dutch trade publication Chemisch Weekblad (Chemical Weekly), in which two authors from the University of Leiden reported on their research into “chemistry and ethics” — including the results of interviews with petrochemical executives.