Climate Denial

Long-Read

The rise and rise of national populism (Part 1 – “Divide and rule”)

— National populism, fuelled by media-backed disinformation, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and libertarian ideologies, threatens democracies globally by eroding institutions, fostering fear, and exploiting divisions.

What The Experts Say

Will Trump’s re-election halt the Green Revolution? Experts say ‘No’

— Donald Trump’s re-election signals potential setbacks for global climate ambitions, yet some experts believe the momentum towards renewables and the green economy will persist, challenging Trump’s fossil fuel focus.

Climate Change

What Kemi Badenoch means for the UK’s fragile consensus on climate change

— Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s scepticism toward net zero targets signals a shift, emphasising pragmatism and economic caution. Her ambivalence on climate policy suggests potential divisive strategies targeting Reform voters.

2024 US Presidential Election

Trump megadonor Tim Dunn has a plan more extreme than Project 2025

— The Texas fracking billionaire wants to rewrite the U.S. Constitution to advance climate denial and other far-right priorities.

Climate Change

GB News gives dozens of appearances to UK’s main climate denial group

— A climate science denial group has appeared on GB News over 35 times since October 2023, downplaying climate issues and opposing net zero policies.

UK Politics

Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho took donation from climate science denial funder

— Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho accepted a donation from Lord Michael Hintze, a funder of climate science denial group GWPF, raising concerns about government commitment to net zero policies.

Anti-Net Zero Populism

Anti-Net Zero groups welcome Sunak’s green U-turn – As civil servants left in disarray

— Rishi Sunak appears to have sided with anti-green MPs as officials are left confused over how the UK will achieve its legal commitment to net zero.