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The '''DeSmogBlog''' is a blog that focuses on topics related to [[global warming]]. The site targets a Canadian audience and states that its primary purpose is to fight what it calls "misinformation" campaigns by global warming skeptics. As part of this effort, the site strives to "out" environmental organizations and individuals that the site's staff believe are acting unethically or with a dishonest agenda.<ref>Hansen; Gorrie.</ref> |
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The blog was founded in January 2006 by [[James Hoggan]]. Frequent contributors to the blog include [[Ross Gelbspan]] and [[Richard Littlemore]]. The site's project manager is [[Kevin Grandia]].<ref>DeSmogBlog; Littlemore.</ref> |
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James Hoggan is president of the [[Vancouver, Canada]]-based [[public relations]] firm [[James Hoggan & Associates]], chair of the [[David Suzuki Foundation]], and a trustee of the [[Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education]]. He is the author of a book, ''[[Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming]]'', which criticizes global warming skepticism.<ref>"James Hoggan & Associates Inc.: Media Advisory."; Hansen.</ref> |
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The site was recognized in December 2007 by the [[Canadian Public Relations Society]], Vancouver chapter, and the [[Northern Lights in Prince George]] for demonstrating, "The highest ethical and professional standards while performing outstanding work". A press release which accompanied the reward stated that the site had been viewed by 520,000 people over its history and had been cited as a source by 24 media outlets as well as being mentioned by more than 4,500 other blogs.<ref>"Canadian Public Relations Society names three PR campaigns as award winners".</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
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*"Canadian Public Relations Society names three PR campaigns as award winners.", ''[[Canada NewsWire]]'', Ottawa: Dec 11, 2007. pg. 1. |
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*"[http://www.desmogblog.com/about Who we Are]", ''DeSmogBlog.com, (undated), retrieved on 9 Mar 2010. |
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*Gorrie, Peter, "[http://www.thestar.com/printArticle/175673 Who's still cool on global warming?]", ''[[Toronto Star]]'', January 28, 2007. |
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*Hansen, Darah, "One man's green PR battle", ''[[Vancouver Sun]]'', Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 17, 2007. pg. L.17. |
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*"James Hoggan & Associates Inc.: Media Advisory." ''[[Internet Wire]]'', 28 Oct. 2009. |
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*Littlemore, Richard, "[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=bb2e9482-fc6e-4cdb-8889-09814b261c92 A rail journey in search of Al Gore]", ''[[Vancouver Sun]]'', March 31, 2008. |
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==Further information== |
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*[http://www.desmogblog.com/ DeSmogBlog main page] |
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*"DeSmogBlog.com: Fraser Institute 'Analysis' of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report Out of Date, Oil-Soaked and Incorrect; DeSmogBlog.com Leaks Advance Copy of Think Tank's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Attack." ''[[Internet Wire]]'' 31 Jan. 2007. |
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*"www.DeSmogBlog.com - Blowing off the PR pollution that clouds climate science." ''[[CNW Group]]'' 5 Dec. 2005. |
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[[Category:Science blogs]] |
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[[Category:Political weblogs]] |
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[[Category:Canadian blogs]] |
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Revision as of 06:20, 9 March 2010
The DeSmogBlog is a blog that focuses on topics related to global warming. The site targets a Canadian audience and states that its primary purpose is to fight what it calls "misinformation" campaigns by global warming skeptics. As part of this effort, the site strives to "out" environmental organizations and individuals that the site's staff believe are acting unethically or with a dishonest agenda.[1]
The blog was founded in January 2006 by James Hoggan. Frequent contributors to the blog include Ross Gelbspan and Richard Littlemore. The site's project manager is Kevin Grandia.[2]
James Hoggan is president of the Vancouver, Canada-based public relations firm James Hoggan & Associates, chair of the David Suzuki Foundation, and a trustee of the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. He is the author of a book, Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming, which criticizes global warming skepticism.[3]
The site was recognized in December 2007 by the Canadian Public Relations Society, Vancouver chapter, and the Northern Lights in Prince George for demonstrating, "The highest ethical and professional standards while performing outstanding work". A press release which accompanied the reward stated that the site had been viewed by 520,000 people over its history and had been cited as a source by 24 media outlets as well as being mentioned by more than 4,500 other blogs.[4]
Notes
References
- "Canadian Public Relations Society names three PR campaigns as award winners.", Canada NewsWire, Ottawa: Dec 11, 2007. pg. 1.
- "Who we Are", DeSmogBlog.com, (undated), retrieved on 9 Mar 2010.
- Gorrie, Peter, "Who's still cool on global warming?", Toronto Star, January 28, 2007.
- Hansen, Darah, "One man's green PR battle", Vancouver Sun, Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 17, 2007. pg. L.17.
- "James Hoggan & Associates Inc.: Media Advisory." Internet Wire, 28 Oct. 2009.
- Littlemore, Richard, "A rail journey in search of Al Gore", Vancouver Sun, March 31, 2008.
Further information
- DeSmogBlog main page
- "DeSmogBlog.com: Fraser Institute 'Analysis' of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report Out of Date, Oil-Soaked and Incorrect; DeSmogBlog.com Leaks Advance Copy of Think Tank's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Attack." Internet Wire 31 Jan. 2007.
- "www.DeSmogBlog.com - Blowing off the PR pollution that clouds climate science." CNW Group 5 Dec. 2005.