Sep 9, 2013

Exposing the Disinformation Playbook: An Interactive Slideshow

By Union of Concerned Scientists / ucsusa.org

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Powerful coal, oil, and gas interests are trying to confuse us all about global warming and renewable energy. Not with facts or reasoned argument — but with disinformation.

In this interactive slideshow, UCS reveals the tactics used by the fossil fuel industry to spread disinformation and delay action on climate change — the very same tactics used by Big Tobacco for years to mislead the public about the dangers of smoking.

Don't stand for it. Join our fight against disinformation today!

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