Gaslighting by the Gas Industry.

GAS industry; EFFECT of human beings on climate change; GREENHOUSE gas mitigation

The article discusses the history of the fossil-fuel industry's denial of climate science and its recent shift to blaming consumers for the climate crisis. It highlights that scientists have been warning about the dangers of greenhouse gases for over half a century, but the industry has worked to deny both the science and its own history. The article also refutes the industry's claim that consumers are unwilling to pay for carbon reduction, citing that renewable energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels in most places and polls show that most Americans are concerned about climate change and willing to take action. The article concludes by criticizing the industry's false solutions and continued exploration for more oil and gas. [Extracted from the article]

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