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Robert J. Brulle
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Drexel University
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Robert Brulle is an environmental sociologist and professor of sociology and environmental policy at Drexel University, specializing in philanthropy and social movements. He is known for his extensive research on the funding networks of the climate change counter-movement and authored a notable study on this topic.
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Donors Trust
investigated
Robert Brulle authored an academic study on funding that exposed DonorsTrust as a central hub for funneling over $120 million anonymously to climate denial organizations between 2003 and 2010, challenging its role in policy obstruction.
Donors Trust
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Studied Donors Trust funding to conservative groups, found increase from 3% in 2003 to 24% in 2010
Since 2003
Drexel University
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Sociologist at Drexel University who studies climate change counter-movement
Whitney L. Ball
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Robert Brulle's 2013 analysis identified Donors Trust and Donors Capital Fund as the largest funders of the climate change counter-movement, distributing nearly $120 million to 102 think tanks and action groups skeptical of climate science between 2002 and 2010. Brulle described Donors Trust as 'the tip of a very big iceberg' in the dark money network.
Since 2013