American Institute for Economic Research

American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) Background The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 04-2121305) in the town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts. AIER describes itself as “dedicated to developing and promoting the ideas of pure freedom and private governance.” Edward C. Harwood (1900–1980) founded the American Institute for Economic Research in 1933.1“Who We […]

Petr Mach

Petr Mach Credentials Background Petr Mach was the executive director of the Prague-based Czech group Center for Economics and Politics (Centrum pro ekonomiku a politiku) from 1999 to 2009.2“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, […]

Howard Cox

Howard Cox Credentials Background Howard Cox is co-founder and PR advisor of Kent-based pressure group Fair Fuel UK. Launched in 2011, the organisation campaigns to reduce charges on petrol and diesel vehicles, most notably fuel duty. Cox ran unsuccessfully as the Reform UK candidate for the constituency of Dover and Deal, although he did win over […]

Holly Swanson

Holly Swanson Credentials Background Holly Swanson is a conservative author and political activist who has described herself as a “leading authority on the undisclosed political agenda of the environmental, now green, movement.” Swanson’s work […]

Robert Giegengack

Robert Giegengack Credentials Background Robert Giegengack is an emeritus professor and former chairman of the Earth & Environmental Science department at the University of Pennsylvania. 2“ROBERT GIEGENGACK,” Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of […]

Murry Salby

Murry Salby (Deceased) Credentials Background Murry Salby was an American-born and educated atmospheric scientist who spent part of his career in Australia. The Australian news outlet Crikey in 2013 described Murry Salby, along with the late Bob Carter, as “two darlings of Australia’s climate sceptic movement.”1Cathy Alexander. “Censorship? Climate sceptics culled from universities,” Crikey, July 12, 2013. Archived September […]

Gregory Conko

Gregory Conko Credentials Image credit: MasonLEC / Vimeo Background Gregory Conko is a former senior fellow at and former executive director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI). Conko has been affiliated with CEI since 1994, according to his LinkedIn profile. He […]

Ryan Maue

Ryan Maue Credentials Background Ryan N. Maue was picked by the Trump administration to serve as the new chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 2020. The position, which does not require Senate confirmation, put Maue in charge of choosing the department’s research priorities and play a role in enforcing its […]

American Chemistry Council

Background The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is one of the main chemical industry trade associations in the US. Its members include subsidiaries of major fossil fuel companies, chemical manufacturers, and agribusinesses. ACC members include four out of the big five pesticides manufacturers (BASF, Bayer, Corteva Agriscience, and FMC).1“Member Companies”, American Chemistry Council. Archived November 9, […]

Red Flag Consulting

Background Red Flag Consulting is an Ireland-based consultancy and public relations (PR) firm. The firm was founded in 2013 by Karl Brophy and reportedly promotes itself as the “‘eyes and ears in Europe’ for US-based clients”. Red Flag describes […]