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Al Sharpton invited methane representatives to his National Action Network convention, where they fear-mongered attendees about renewables.

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TODAY’S ISSUE, IN BRIEF…

  • Al Sharpton invited paid fossil fuel industry representatives to speak at his annual civil rights conference.

  • Sharpton’s group did not disclose representatives’ deep financial ties to the fossil fuel industry. Representatives characterized themselves as former lawmakers speaking “truth to power.”

  • Representatives argued that expandi…

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