Big Oil's 'Grass-Roots' Groups in California

Once again the oil industry is suiting up. The restrictions will cripple the economy and cost jobs, lobbyists say. But instead of making a direct plea to the public for support to delay or repeal the changes, oil companies are quietly working to make it look like Californians are spontaneously rising up in protest against the climate standards. In recent months, groups have popped up that appear to be grass-roots organizations started by ordinary people opposed to the rules. In fact, they’re paid for by the oil industry.
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-09-04/californias-carbon-laws-oil-companies-fund-grass-roots-revolt