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Fossil Fuel Corporations Sponsoring More Than 500 Australian Community Organisations
An investigation has revealed the vast scale of sponsorships linked to fossil fuel corporations in Australian arts, sports, education and community organisations. The list was compiled by author Penny Tangey and expanded by the climate group 350.org. Guardian Australia verified and reported the results. The survey found 535 sponsorship deals for community organisations from fossil fuel-related companies. Fossil fuel giant Woodside Energy had the most known signings with 56 deals. BHP had 44 and had links to another seven through [...]
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