HEATED

HEATED

A tipline to protect the planet

Polluting industries have captured the federal government. We’re opening a secure tipline for employees to report the impacts.

Emily Atkin's avatar
Jacob Carter's avatar
Emily Atkin and Jacob Carter
Feb 06, 2025
∙ Paid
Photo by Albin Lohr-Jones/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images

The fossil fuel industry has been working to deny and downplay the reality of catastrophic climate change and air pollution for decades.

Now, after spending $445 million to sway the 2024 elections, Big Oil has achieved unprecedented influence over the federal government. Just weeks into…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Emily Atkin.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
Jacob Carter's avatar
A guest post by
Jacob Carter
Dr. Jacob Carter studies and reports on how science influences government decision making. He is an expert in scientific integrity, science-informed policy processes, and holds a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology.
Subscribe to Jacob
© 2026 Emily Atkin · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture