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Heartland Institute Documents Leaked, Reveal Funding Sources

Leaked internal emails by a key organization in the climate change debate reveal funding sources for several anti-climate science projects, including the teaching of climate science skepticism in public schools.

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BP's Latest Ad Unwittingly Features Anti-Oil Protesters

A public relations move by British Petroleum backfired as its latest commercial features a group of anti-oil protesters.

The ad itself features Iris Cross of BP's Community Outreach team touting the oil giant's claims of safety in the areas affected by last year's oil spill.

"I'm glad to report all beaches and waters are open for everyone to enjoy," she states in the video.

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Best Ad Spoofs On Non-Renewable Energy

The best commentary is often the most hilarious. From movie directors to activist organizations, many have contributed spoofs and satirical ads at the expense of non-renewable energy companies. In a world where anyone can become a media manipulator, the following are among our favorite campaigns that add much appreciated insult to injury.

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By: Coen Brothers & Alliance for Climate Protection

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'The Sky Is Pink' Examines Fracking's Media Machine

Although it was created in response to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's fracking proposal, Josh Fox's "The Sky Is Pink" offers as much commentary about the press surrounding the natural gas industry as the industry itself.

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Greenpeace, Yes Men Claim Fake Shell Video Gone Viral

A video portraying a Shell Oil arctic launch reception gone wrong at the Seattle Space Needle went viral on June 7. Although it was soon discovered to be fake, its true origin remained unknown.

Today, the mystery has been solved. Greenpeace issued a press release stating that the organization worked with the Yes Men and members of the Seattle branch of the Occupy Wall Street movement to produce the video.