This resource looks at the years from 1979 to 1989 when scientific circles, industries, and the wider public started recognizing human-caused global warming and its impact on the climate and natural environment. It tracks how ambitious collective action on global warming was prevented during those years. Teachers can use this material to have interesting talks in class, discussing climate change, how the media talks about it, vested interests by industry actors, and why we need strong environmental rules. It helps students understand these complex topics and how they can get involved.