The Republican party's recent control over the Senate and House has abruptly halted a vital congressional investigation into the fossil fuel industry's extensive disinformation practices. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse highlights the vast political spending from fossil fuel interests, totaling $96 million in campaign contributions towards Donald Trump and $243 million in lobbying efforts. The investigation had previously unveiled the industry's private acknowledgment of the dangers of fossil fuel consumption, raising alarms about unchecked corporate influence on climate policy as Congress shifts its focus under Republican leadership.
The Republican party's capturing of the Senate has ended a crucial investigation into big oil and its extensive disinformation campaign, according to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.
With fossil fuel interests pouring a historic $96 million in campaign contributions and lobbying, the consequences for climate crisis policy remain largely unaddressed in Congress.
Industry influence on Capitol Hill heightens, demanding more scrutiny that is unlikely to happen as Republicans control Congress, limiting investigative power into big oil's practices.
This investigation revealed how oil giants have long downplayed the dangers of fossil fuels and misinformed the public while vocally supporting climate policies.
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