Bipartisan Quote by Jane Mayer
““For decades, the environmental movement had enjoyed bipartisan support. As public opinion mounted in favor of climate action, however, the fossil fuel industry organized and financed a stealthy state-of-the-art counteroffensive.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, “The Climate War”, 2021
The fossil fuel industry launched a sophisticated, covert campaign to undermine climate action despite broad public support.
In simple terms: Industry fought back against climate support.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden influence in policy debates.
Themes
environment
politics
industry
public opinion
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
analytical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- media analysis
Key Concepts
climate change
lobbying
disinformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we expose hidden lobbying?
- What safeguards can protect bipartisan climate action?
A Different Perspective
Counterefforts can be opaque and hard to trace.
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