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Fossil Fuel Giants' Climate Deception Uncovered Since 1950s

5/15/2025

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The Union of Concerned Scientists exposes the fossil fuel industry's decades-long climate deception, dating back to the 1950s. Despite pouring over $150 million into lobbying in 2024, they persist in sabotaging climate policies while feigning support. Meanwhile, European firms are shifting gears, with climate-aligned lobbying skyrocketing from 3% in 2019 to 23% by 2025.

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The Union of Concerned Scientists exposes the fossil fuel industry's decades-long climate deception, dating back to the 1950s. Despite pouring over $150 million into lobbying in 2024, they persist in sabotaging climate policies while feigning support. Meanwhile, European firms are shifting gears, with climate-aligned lobbying skyrocketing from 3% in 2019 to 23% by 2025.