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About this FRONTLINE documentary
In Part Two of The Power of Big Oil, FRONTLINE investigates how a coordinated campaign of doubt shaped public debate and political action on climate change. The documentary traces industry messaging, opposition to a carbon cap, and the role of ExxonMobil and other organizations in challenging the certainty of climate science.
The campaign of doubt
Examines how fossil fuel interests and allied organizations promoted uncertainty around climate science and climate policy.
A political turning point
Follows the George W. Bush administration’s reversal on a proposed carbon emissions cap in the early 2000s.
Big Oil and climate messaging
Features discussion of ExxonMobil CEO Lee Raymond, industry influence, and funding for think tanks questioning climate science.
Topics
Climate misinformation
How fossil fuel interests and allied groups communicated uncertainty about climate science.
Carbon emissions policy
The political debate over limiting carbon dioxide emissions in the United States.
ExxonMobil and climate change
ExxonMobil’s role in early climate policy debates and funding for organizations questioning climate science.
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abroad I've been investigating the fossil fuel industry for decades and xan was a ring leader and and they were at the center of the campaigns that were around in the late '90s early 2000s to stall climate policy Exxon had emerged as the real bully on climate change headed by Lee
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Audience comments snapshot
Viewer discussion
Comments focus on political messaging, industry influence, public manipulation, and appreciation for FRONTLINE’s climate reporting.
Comment themes
Influence and misinformation
Comments question how economic interests and organized messaging shape public understanding of climate change.
Accountability
Viewers connect the documentary’s historical account to broader concerns about political accountability.
Delayed acceptance
The discussion reflects concern that recognized climate information can take years to influence public action.
Audience signals
Reactions to industry leadership
Viewers react strongly to Lee Raymond’s statements and perceived role in promoting uncertainty about climate change.
Politics and influence
Several comments discuss campaign promises, political pressure, and the influence of money on government policy.
Appreciation for FRONTLINE
Some viewers praise FRONTLINE documentaries as educational and express appreciation for the series.
Representative public comments
13:38 Lee Raymond with the MOB in red behind him says a lot without saying a lot. There’s a special place in hell for people like him.
Like most politicians on both sides they will tell the people what they think they want to hear then nothing when they get elected
It’s never short of amazing to sit back and watch the little people be manipulated to rally behind what’s clearly in the economic interest of the people truly in charge.
Thank you FRONTLINE for posting this. I grew up watching these documentaries with my father & truly they have helped me learn so much over the years.
Big money / Dark money NEEDS to be taken OUT of all government. After this, all will self-heal.
"You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on."
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