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Fossil fuel industry influence in higher education: A review and a research agenda

September 9, 2024

CSSN researchers, Sofia Hiltner, Noel Healy, Andrew Scerri, Jennie C. Stephens, and Geoffrey Supran explore the fossil fuel industry’s tactics for obstructing climate action in this groundbreaking review. The researchers found that tactics have shifted from outright denial to more subtle methods, with higher education emerging as a key area of concern. This study reveals that universities are a significant yet under-researched channel for climate obstruction, highlighting the need for further investigation into their partnerships with the fossil fuel industry and their impact.