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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “There is ample evidence that the fossil fuel industry has worked to deceive the public and sow doubt about climate…”

On the recordOctober 27, 2021
There is ample evidence that the fossil fuel industry has worked to deceive the public and sow doubt about climate science.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the fossil fuel industry's tactics similar to those of tobacco companies.

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