They fought for clean air. They didn’t know they were part of a gas industry campaign

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Residents around the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were paid to show support for natural gas trucks at community hearings

Critics say the gas industry works to thwart climate action with “astroturf” campaigns meant to create the appearance of grassroots support. Robert Brulle, a visiting professor at Brown University who researches climate denial and misinformation, said the campaign at the ports is an example of why astroturfing can be so effective.

 

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