The Influence Industry and Climate Obstruction

Drilled

Critical Frequency

True Crime, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Science

4.8 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2021

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Groundbreaking new research from Brown University's Dr. Robert Brulle shows just how much oil companies have spent on PR in recent decades, and tracks how PR firms helped to architect climate obstruction. PR whistleblower Christine Arena joins with Dr. Brulle to discuss his research and the many tentacles of the influence industry.

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0:00.0	A new study out from a regular source here at Dr. Robert Brull with the Institute for Environment
0:14.7	and Society at Brown University reveals just how big a role the PR industry has played
0:21.3	in obstructing climate action.
0:24.3	Today Dr. Brull joins me to talk about that research in the firm that's worked the longest
0:46.1	and hardest for big fossil.
0:48.8	Edelman.
0:49.8	Joining us is former Edelman VP Christine Arena, founder of Generous Films.
0:55.8	If you're unfamiliar with Edelman, go back to our Mad Men season, season 3, and listen
1:01.2	to episode 3.
1:03.0	All about the legendary Daniel Edelman, whose son Richard has followed in his footsteps.
1:08.7	In the biography of the firm commissioned on Daniel Edelman, they brag about how he
1:13.4	put a human face on big oil for the American Petroleum Institute.
1:18.0	Today we'll talk about PR's role in architecting climate obstruction.
1:22.6	Why PR firms have avoided accountability for so long, and what it might look like for
1:27.9	them to face the music.
1:30.1	That's coming up after this quick break.
1:32.5	I'm Amy Westervalt, and this is Drilled.
1:48.8	This episode is supported by degrees.
1:51.8	Real talk about planet saving careers, an original podcast from the Environmental Defense
1:56.6	Fund.
1:58.0	People ask me all the time what they can do about climate change, and I feel a little
2:04.1	bit like a climate change guidance counselor sometimes.
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