Carl Sagan testifying before the US Congress in 1985 on climate change, youtube 17 minutes.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp-WiNXH6hI

       **Many powerful interests actively work to deny or downplay both the science and consequences of climate change. These include industries such as fossil fuels, animal agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing, along with financial sectors like the municipal bond and real estate markets, which have a stake in maintaining the status quo. Additionally, many conservative policymakers have historically resisted climate policies, often citing economic concerns or regulatory overreach.**

      **The narrative around climate action is frequently manipulated in sophisticated ways—sometimes even under the guise of promoting mitigation. For example, renewable energy discussions often center on carbon footprints and energy output while largely ignoring the material footprint and lifecycle emissions associated with manufacturing, deployment, and disposal of renewable technologies.**

       **The fossil fuel industry exerts immense global influence, shaping legislation, markets, and public perception to protect its interests. This dominance poses serious national security risks, as dependence on foreign oil leaves nations vulnerable to geopolitical instability and supply disruptions. While a transition to renewable energy could enhance energy independence, it remains a complex challenge, requiring strategic planning and large-scale infrastructure shifts.**

        **Fossil fuels are also far more expensive than they appear, due to hidden costs such as government subsidies, infrastructure maintenance, and long-term economic damages from climate-related disasters. These costs are deeply interconnected but often overlooked, creating a distorted picture of fossil fuels as a cost-effective energy source.**

Al Gore, TED talk, What the Fossil Fuel Industry Doesn't Want You To Know, 25 minute youtube video

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZC6da4mco

Basic Climate Science, vs Deniers, 29 minute YouTube,

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6bVBH9y5O8

Exxon scientists predicted climate change very accurately in the 1970’s, executives were fully aware. Harvard article.

**https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/01/harvard-led-analysis-finds-exxonmobil-internal-research-accurately-predicted-climate-change/**

Bothsidesism …False balance in news coverage makes it harder to address the crisis

**https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2022/07/false-balance-reporting-climate-change-crisis/**

The power of Big Oil, PBS Frontline 3 part special, youtube

part 1, 90 minutes

The Power of Big Oil Part One: Denial (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

Part 2, 55 minutes