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How Corporate Influencers Helped Trump Attack Climate Research
Original: How Corporate Influencers Facilitated Trump’s Assault on Climate Research https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.moth erjone
Mother Jones reports that fossil fuel companies used philanthropic giving and influence campaigns at universities to help pave the way for the Trump administration's rollback of climate research. The piece argues corporate-funded influencers shaped academic and public debate in ways that weakened support for climate science, drawing criticism from researchers and advocates concerned about industry money in higher education.
Why now: The report raises fresh concerns about fossil fuel industry influence over universities and climate policy under Trump.
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- How Corporate Influencers Facilitated Trump’s Assault on Climate Research https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.moth erjones.com/politics/2026/09/fossil-fuel-industry-giving-influence-philanthropy-university-climate-research-trump/ · motherjones.com@web.brid.gy · 5
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