Network structure and influence of the climate change counter-movement

@article{Farrell2016NetworkSA,
  title={Network structure and influence of the climate change counter-movement},
  author={Justin Farrell},
  journal={Nature Climate Change},
  year={2016},
  volume={6},
  pages={370-374}
}
An application of network science reveals the institutional and corporate structure of the climate change counter-movement in the United States, while computational text analysis shows its influence in the news media and within political circles. 
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