U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action

Background US Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) (formerly known as US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance) was reportedly founded as a response to a public relations crisis for big agribusiness. The nonprofit changed its name in July 2020 to represent “the leaders in action who are committed to co-creating the sustainable food systems of the […]

Corteva Agriscience

Background Corteva is a major U.S.-based agricultural and chemical firm. It was formerly the agricultural unit of DowDupont, which spun it off as an independent publicly-traded company in 2019.   In 2019, Corteva reported annual revenues of US$13.85 billion USD, US$6.26 billion of which came from the sales of “crop protection” products. In 2020, the company […]

Ronald Stein

Ronald Stein Credentials Background Ronald C. Stein is a policy advisor at The Heartland Institute, and the founder of PTS Advance where he is “known as a leader in delivering staffing solutions to major oil refineries.” Stein is the co-author of two books with Todd […]

Center for Truth in Science

Center for Truth in Science Background The Center for Truth in Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the stated mission to commission “research projects conducted by independent scientists without political, cultural, technical, or ideological bias. The Center contributes to a healthy and balanced system in which judicial and regulatory decisions are based on objective, unbiased, sound, and comprehensive […]

American Chemistry Council

American Chemistry Council Background The American Chemistry Council (ACC) describes itself as “the leading association representing the $553-billion U.S chemicals industry.” It “represents a diverse set of companies” and delivers “value” to members through “best-in class member engagement, political advocacy, communications and scientific research”, according […]

Ian Byatt

Ian Byatt Credentials Background Ian Byatt is a British economist who was the chairman of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), the economic regulator of the water industry in Scotland, between 2005 and 2011. In 2007, BBC reported […]

European Climate Realist Network

European Climate Realist Network Background The European Climate Realist Network (ECRN) is a Dutch-based informal umbrella group for organisations across Europe that see themselves as “climate realists”. The network “facilitates communication” between these groups with the aim to “strengthen the European climate […]

Council for National Policy

Council for National Policy Background CNP Membership & Document Leaks Statement and Values (2014) Rules and Regulations Stance on Climate Change Funding 990 Forms Key People 2017–2022 Directories 2014 CNP Directory Staff (2017–2020 Directory) Actions Related Organizations Contact & Location Social Media Background The Council for National Policy (CNP) has been described as an “umbrella” group of conservative political figures in the United States1“Council for National Policy,” Greenpeace. […]

Heather Zichal

Heather R. Zichal Credentials Background Heather R. Zichal is the former Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change from 2009 to 2013. In that role, she served as President Barack Obama’s top White House advisor on energy and climate change. She also worked as the Policy Director to the Obama Campaign, where […]

U.S. Grains Council

U.S. Grains Council Background The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is a trade association that “develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products” including dried grains and ethanol. Its website states that “exports are vital to global economic development and U.S. […]