Fossil fuel companies and their trade associations have been peddling climate disinformation for decades. Since the late 1980s, when the scientific community overwhelmingly recognized the risks and reality of global warming, these companies and groups have been on the offensive, manufacturing uncertainty and rejecting sound, science-based policy.

Below, we expose their obstructionist tactics and shine light on their decades of deception with 40 key moments in the history of fossil fuel industry climate denial. You can help share the story. Tweet the real #climatefacts today!

1978–1989

1978: Exxon’s own company scientist, James Black, warns that critical choices about changing energy strategies were just 5-10 years away. Source. Tweet