Fossil fuel firms' social media fightback against climate action
by Sandra Laville and David Pegg, with analytics from from on (#4S85F)
Industry funds 'grassroots' resistance to tougher rules while touting green credentials
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Oil and gas companies are spending millions of dollars on campaigns to fight climate regulations at the same time as touting their dedication to a low-carbon future, according to a joint analysis by the Guardian and InfluenceMap.
Their global PR campaigns on social media promote a commitment to a green, low-carbon future, but across the US in particular, specific local campaigns are obstructing tighter regulations on fossil fuel extraction.
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