They worked to discredit the scientists involved , to dispute their findings , and to create and maintain an apparent controversy by promoting claims that contradicted scientific research .
Lobbyists attempted to discredit the scientific research by creating doubt and manipulating debate .
Lobbyists worked to discredit the scientists involved , to dispute their findings , and to create and maintain an apparent controversy by promoting claims that contradicted scientific research .
Lobbyists attempted to discredit the scientific research by creating doubt and manipulating debate .