Description: The story of how American oil companies ignored warnings about climate devastation as early as 1959. Instead of alerting the world to act on an impending global disaster, the companies created advertising campaigns arguing that climate change wasn’t real and that alternatives to oil would be an economic disaster.
Genre: Series
Date Created: Not available
Producer: Willow Grylls – Imogen O’Sullivan
Writer/Producer: David MacPherson
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The Petroleum Papers: A Provocative Exploration of Climate Denial in the Oil Industry
“The Petroleum Papers” delves into a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in the history of the oil industry, portraying how major American oil companies dismissed critical warnings about climate change as early as 1959. This new series sheds light on the ethical implications and the long-lasting effects of corporate decisions that placed profit over planetary well-being. The narrative opens windows into a complex web of deception, highlighting the contrasting realities faced by environmental advocates and corporate leaders.
Produced by Willow Grylls and Imogen O’Sullivan, with a script crafted by David MacPherson, this series promises a gripping investigation into the motives and machinations that shaped public perception and policy surrounding climate change. With an intriguing premise that intertwines historical facts and human stories, “The Petroleum Papers” aims to engage audiences in critical discussions about accountability and environmental justice in an era where such issues are more pressing than ever.
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