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TotalEnergies (formerly known as Elf, and then Total) was, in 1971, aware of the harmful effects of global warming caused by burning fossil fuels. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
ALAIN DENEAULT

Total knew it was fuelling climate change since the 1970s

New scientific research shows the oil company understood the science before it became a public issue and spent millions to promote misinformation

  • Landry Ninteretse
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