Automakers Ad Up Their Denials!

onMay 25, 2007 @ 07:25 PDT

Despite rising gas prices and a growing concern about climate change, the auto industry is going on the offensive to convince Americans to oppose dramatically higher fuel economy requirements.

Led by Detroit’s Big Three and Toyota Motor Corp., the industry is launching print and radio ads this weekend warning consumers that fuel regulations under consideration by the U.S. Senate would lead to higher vehicle prices and smaller and less safe vehicles.

The ads feature rural pickup owners and SUV-driving soccer moms to make the case that a Senate proposal would limit consumer choice and tie the hands of automakers.

By Ross Gelbspan

Analysis

The Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture Project Was Always a Boondoggle

ByMitch Anderson

onMay 20, 2026 @ 12:41 PDT

Instead of delivering on its promised CCS project, the Oil Sands Alliance is turning up the heat on Ottawa to rollback environmental regulations, and government is capitulating.

Climate Denier Group Pushes States to Embrace Coal Power for Data Centers

BySharon Kelly

onMay 20, 2026 @ 11:17 PDT

The Heartland Institute used the American Legislative Exchange Council’s 2025 annual meeting to spread climate disinformation and tout coal to power AI.

Series: Tech vs. Climate

Series: Tech vs Climate