Heidelberg Appeal

Heidelberg Appeal Background The Heidelberg Appeal was a document released to coincide with the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. According to the American Policy Center, the appeal was initially signed by “425 scientists and other intellectual leaders,” and ultimately signed by 4,000. A complete listing of the 4,000 signatories does not appear readily available online.1“32,000 scientists […]

Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions

Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) Background The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) describes itself as “an informal, non-partisan, non-profit coalition of North American individuals, organizations, communities, and businesses who are primarily concerned about the future of the electrical energy sector.” AWED‘s website is the successor […]

Gina Rinehart

Gina Rinehart Credentials After studying one year of economics, Rinehart dropped out of Sydney University because, as she told BRW in 1982, “they were teaching all the wrong things.” Profile image from Department of Foreign Affairs and […]

Alan Jones

Alan Jones Credentials Background Alan B. Jones is a radio personality, sometimes referred to as a “shock jock.” He is described as “Australia’s most popular talkback presenter” at 2GB Radio in Australia where he hosts the Alan Jones Breakfast Show.1Christopher Zinn. “Australian radio stars in cash-for-comment scandal,” The Guardian, November 15, 1999. Archived December 13, […]

Dunn’s Foundation for the Advancement of Right Thinking

Dunn’s Foundation for the Advancement of Right Thinking Background The Dunn Foundation for the Advancement of Right Thinking is a 501(c)(3) private foundation founded in 1994 by William A. Dunn, president of investment firm Dunn Capital Management. According to its website, the Dunn Foundation’s mission […]

William A. Dunn

William A. Dunn Credentials Background William A. Dunn is the founder of DUNN Capital Management, Inc., based in Stuart, Florida, which according to the company manages over $1 billion in investments.1 “About Dunn,” Dunn Capital Management, LLC. Archived December 8, 2017. Archive.is URL: https://archive.is/6x1HN Before founding DUNN Capital Management in 1974, Dunn conducted research and […]

Philip Foster

Philip Foster Credentials Background Philip Foster is a retired Church of England vicar, writer and long-time supporter of the Eurosceptic UK Independence Party (UKIP). 2“Vicar thanks God for EU results,” BBC News, June 20, […]

Bernie Lewin

Bernie Lewin Credentials Background Bernie Lewin describes himself as a “historian of science” from Melbourne, Australia, and the author of climate disinformation blog, Enthusiasm, Scepticism, Science. The blog starts from the premise that “there is insufficient evidence to make the claim that CO2 emissions are causing catastrophic global warming.”1“Bernie Lewin,” LinkedIn. Accessed January 4, 2019. […]

Mont Pelerin Society

The Mont Pelerin Society (MPS) Background The Mont Pelerin Society (MPS) was created in 1947 by the free market economist and philosopher Friedrich von Hayek and advocates “classical liberalism,” an ideology classified by small government and minimal regulation of business. It was named after the location of the group’s first meeting in Switzerland, and the […]

Jim Lakely

Jim Lakely Credentials Background Jim Lakely is the director of communications at the Heartland Institute. According to his Heartland profile before joining the institute, Lakely worked for 16 years as a journalist covering events on Capitol Hill. Lakely was a member of the White House Press Corps for The Washington Times during the George W. […]