The Fraser Institute

Background

The Fraser Institute is a libertarian think tank based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They describe themselves as a "independent non-partisan research and educational organization."

The institute's mandate is to measure and study "the impact of markets and government interventions on the welfare of individuals."

Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)

Background

The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) was founded in 1985 to pursue a free-market approach to environmental issues. They describe their role as "relentlessly infusing the environmental debate with a balanced perspective on environmental stewardship."

International Climate Science Coalition (ICSC)

Background

The International Climate Science Coalition (ICSC) describes itself as "a non-partisan group of independent scientists, economists and energy and policy experts who are working to promote better understanding of climate science and policy worldwide."

The Heartland Institute

Background

The Heartland Institute is a Chicago-based free market think tank and 501(c)(3) charity that has been at the forefront of denying the scientific evidence for man-made climate change. The Heartland Institute has received at least $676,500 from ExxonMobil since 1998 but no longer discloses its funding sources.