Global warming conspiracy theory

Global warming conspiracy and global warming conspiracy theory are terms used to refer to the claim that the theory of global warming is a fraud, perpetuated for financial or ideological reasons. The term conspiracy theory can be used in a pejorative manner, and proponents of the claim often prefer the more politically correct term "global warming hoax" or "global warming fraud" instead. Many of those claimed to be participants in a conspiracy to... more

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