May 28, 2009 9:59 am ET filed under Fact Check
False Tweet Alert: Rep. Boehner Touted Debunked Spanish Study
On May 28, 2009, House Minority Leader John Boehner published a tweet saying, "study shows America could lose 9 jobs for every 4 'green jobs."' The tweet links to debunked information propagated by an unreliable source.
May 13, 2009 3:16 pm ET filed under Fact Check
George Allen Joins ExxonMobil-Funded "Research Institute"
George Allen recently announced the formation of the American Energy Freedom Center, a project of the Institute for Energy Research, yet another group attempting to fight efforts to stop the climate crisis with connections to Exxon.
May 13, 2009 11:28 am ET filed under Fact Check
Dr. Calzada Is Back... And Still Wrong
During a May 13, 2009 appearance on E&E TV, oil-funded economist Dr. Gabriel Calzada repeated false claims about green jobs. Once again, the facts just aren't on his side.
May 11, 2009 7:27 pm ET filed under Blog
The Anti-Green Jobs Crowd Is Dead Wrong
Conservatives opposed to President Obama's agenda are relying on talking points that are blatantly untrue. Dr. Gabriel Calzada, the author of a study frequently cited by the right-wing, accepts money from Big Oil, denies global warming, and fights to stop investment in alternative energy. Dr. Calzada isn't a scientist... he's a petroleum puppet.
May 05, 2009 9:48 am ET filed under Fact Check
American Energy Solutions Group's National Energy Summit: Another Excuse for the GOP to Flack for the Oil Industry
At a time when congress should be focused on finding tomorrow's energy sources, Republicans are literally inviting the oil industry to Capitol Hill so they can lobby for the status quo. Every single witness showcased at the GOP's National Energy Summit has strong ties to Big Oil.
May 04, 2009 1:59 pm ET filed under Fact Check
Heritage Foundation Green Jobs Panel - Bought and Paid For By ExxonMobil
On May 4, 2009, the Heritage Foundation held a panel titled "Busting the Myth of Green Jobs" to show that the experience of Spain is "more a cautionary tale than a blueprint for success." Instead of showcasing the views of unbiased academics and economists, the Heritage Foundation put forth a panel of individuals financially connected to ExxonMobil.
