The US Congressโs most ardent global warming sceptic is being accused of turning the row over climate science into a McCarthyite witch-hunt by calling for a criminal investigation of scientists. Climate scientists say Sen. James Inhofeโs call for a criminal investigation into American as well as British scientists who worked on the UN climate bodyโs report represents an attempt to silence debate on the eve of new proposals for a climate change law.
The acclaimed climate accountability journalist says bold steps are needed to reverse the insidious impact of decades of industry propaganda on the public square.
With a U.S. Supreme Court decision looming on whether the company can be held liable for climate deception, internal documents show a campaign to question science.
Judges highlight stories revealing oil and advertising industry tactics for prolonging the fossil fuel era.
Campaigners say advertising and PR agencies are โnowhere closeโ to giving up their oil and gas clients.
