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Fossil Fuel Alliance Fuels Climate Denial and Rising Insurance Costs

1/24/2025

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A recent study uncovers a troubling alliance among fossil fuel, plastics, and agrichemical industries, actively spreading climate denial on social media. This misinformation is driving up home insurance costs, especially in coastal regions grappling with climate change. Despite clear scientific evidence, denialism continues to hinder meaningful climate action and solutions.

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Story summary

A recent study uncovers a troubling alliance among fossil fuel, plastics, and agrichemical industries, actively spreading climate denial on social media. This misinformation is driving up home insurance costs, especially in coastal regions grappling with climate change. Despite clear scientific evidence, denialism continues to hinder meaningful climate action and solutions.