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Every Primary Source Is a Dozen Stories

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Primary sources:

They’re tough:

  • Internal company documents
  • Whistleblowers
  • Patent applications
  • Requires time to build relationships
  • Legal implications
  • Vetting documents & first-person accounts

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But so worth it!

Case study: The Climate-Denying Crabbers

  • Unparalleled credibility
  • Tons of stories for every one primary source
  • Maximum impact - can feed into policymaking, litigation, and research
  • Saw original patent applications from the 1980s
  • Became part of climate case
  • Compelling story that’s not preaching to the choir

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