‘#DoubleAgents’: fossil-fuel lobbyists work for US groups trying to fight climate crisis https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/05/double-agent-fossil-fuel-lobbyists?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

“It’s incredible that this has gone under the radar for so long, as these #lobbyists help the #fossilfuel #industry wield extraordinary #power,” said James Browning, a former Common Cause lobbyist who put together the database for a new venture called F Minus. “Many of these cities and counties face severe costs from #climatechange and yet elected officials are selling their residents out.”

#CynicalCalculations #conflictofinterest #keepitintheground #GoldenHandshake #revolvingdoor

#Corruption American Style: Of the 473 commissioners for whom Heern could find information on what they did after they left utility regulation, 50% of them went to work for one of the industries they regulated, or in an industry-adjacent role such as consulting.

#GoldenHandshake
#CorporateTheocracy
#UnGlamorousSolutions

https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2023-06-08/the-revolving-door-at-public-utilities-commissions-its-alive-and-well-boiling-point