If the stage is now set for the climate battle to begin, there is no shortage of combatants. A Center for Public Integrity analysis shows that, by the end of last year, more than 770 companies and interest groups had hired an estimated 2,340 lobbyists to influence federal policy on climate change. Thatโs an increase of more than 300 percent in just five years, and means that Washington can now boast more than four climate lobbyists for every member of Congress.
Some lobby organizations that work for environmental organizations also work for the fossil fuel industry.
The Republicโs historic failure to curb agricultural pollution drives concern among campaigners.
Leo-linked operatives were among a who's who of the international right that gathered for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in June.
Farageโs party has accepted more than ยฃ16 million since the last election from those listed in offshore leaks.
