The Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Tempe, Arizona.

[1] It is seen as a front group for the fossil fuel industry, and as promoting climate change denial.

According to the Idsos, they became involved in the global warming controversy through their study of Earth's temperature sensitivity to radiative perturbations and plant responses to elevated CO2 levels and carbon sequestration.

The Center sharply disputes the scientific consensus on climate change shown in IPCC assessment reports, and believes that global warming will be beneficial to mankind.

"[6] The center was also funded by Peabody Energy, America’s biggest coalmining company.