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For example, the George C. Marshall Institute, founded in response to Cold War concerns, pivoted quickly to climate skepticism, playing a pivotal role in derailing initiatives for a legally binding global agreement on emissions reductions in the late 1980s. This success bolstered its influence, as seen with significant funding from entities like the Bradley Foundation and the Sarah Scaife Foundation.
Despite disbanding in 2015 due to loss of credibility, the tactics pioneered by such organizations persist. Their legacy continues in the numerous outfits today, like the Heartland Institute and CO2 Coalition, that receive fossil fuel financing and disseminate misinformation.