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CSSN Primer – The Structure of Obstruction: Understanding Opposition to Climate Change Action in the United States

April 12, 2021

Scholars are just beginning to unearth the complex and highly-developed network of organizations built to block action on the life-threatening issue of climate change. This brief primer points out the history of climate opposition, ten key players, their playbook, and how they interact to influence the media and political agenda to get their way on public policy.

Read the full brief below:

CSSN Primer 2021:1 The Structure of Obstruction: Understanding Opposition to Climate Change Action in the United States