Industries Storm States over Climate Change
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Industries Storm States Over Climate Change is the title of a report by the National Institute on Money in State Politics's Tyler Evilsizer, published March 18, 2009.[1]
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According to the report, "As the climate change debate heats up in the states, those with a keen interest in the issue have turned up the pressure to make sure their voices are heard in the lawmaking process. Between 2003 and 2007, energy-related companies contributed $151 million to state-level politics; chambers of commerce, manufacturers and pro-business organizations gave an additional $31.4 million. In sharp contrast, environmental organizations and alternative energy companies contributed only $26 million.
- Chevron Corp. was the top energy industry contributor from 2003 to 2007, giving $3.5 million to candidates and parties. 82 percent of that went to Republicans.
- Energy companies in coalitions to oppose climate change legislation hired 3,794 lobbyists in 2006 and 2007.
- Energy companies spent over $86 million to defeat California's Proposition 87, which would have taxed energy companies' profits to fund alternative energy research.
- Pro-environmental groups were outspent 16-to-1 by the energy industry.
- Energy companies in coalitions to oppose climate change legislation gave $151 million to state-level politics between 2003 and 2007.
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- ↑ Tyler Evilsizer, Industries Storm States Over Climate Change, National Institute on Money in State Politics, March 2009.
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