American Chemistry Council

American Chemistry Council Background The American Chemistry Council (ACC) describes itself as “the leading association representing the $553-billion U.S chemicals industry.” It “represents a diverse set of companies” and delivers “value” to members through “best-in class member engagement, political advocacy, communications and scientific research”, according […]

Ian Byatt

Ian Byatt Credentials Background Ian Byatt is a British economist who was the chairman of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), the economic regulator of the water industry in Scotland, between 2005 and 2011. In 2007, BBC reported […]

European Climate Realist Network

European Climate Realist Network Background The European Climate Realist Network (ECRN) is a Dutch-based informal umbrella group for organisations across Europe that see themselves as “climate realists”. The network “facilitates communication” between these groups with the aim to “strengthen the European climate […]

Council for National Policy

Council for National Policy Background CNP Membership & Document Leaks Statement and Values (2014) Rules and Regulations Stance on Climate Change Funding 990 Forms Key People 2017–2022 Directories 2014 CNP Directory Staff (2017–2020 Directory) Actions Related Organizations Contact & Location Social Media Background The Council for National Policy (CNP) has been described as an “umbrella” group of conservative political figures in the United States1“Council for National Policy,” Greenpeace. […]

Heather Zichal

Heather R. Zichal Credentials Background Heather R. Zichal is the former Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change from 2009 to 2013. In that role, she served as President Barack Obama’s top White House advisor on energy and climate change. She also worked as the Policy Director to the Obama Campaign, where […]

U.S. Grains Council

U.S. Grains Council Background The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) is a trade association that “develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products” including dried grains and ethanol. Its website states that “exports are vital to global economic development and U.S. […]

Foundation for Independence

Foundation for Independence Background The Foundation for Independence (FFI) is a pro-Brexit business pressure group launched in March 2020. The FFI seeks to highlight “the benefits of leaving the EU and regaining […]

Global Vision

Global Vision Background Global Vision (also known as Global Vision UK) is a Brexit-focused media outlet that provides “an online home” for “all those wanting to follow the next chapter as the UK begins the process of negotiating our future relationship with both the EU and the wider world,” according to its website.1“About Us,” Global Vision. […]

TCW Defending Freedom (formerly The Conservative Woman)

Background The Conservative Woman (CW) is a conservative blog established in 2014 as a “counter-cultural offensive against the forces of Leftism, feminism and modernism.” The CW aims to challenge what it describes as “the left-liberal cultural zeitgeist” and the “anti-family, authoritarian identity politics and […]

Peter Allgeier

Peter Allgeier Credentials Background Peter Allgeier is a former top trade official for the US government, serving as Deputy US Trade Representative (USTR) under President George W Bush from 2001-2009 and US Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Since 2009, Allgeier has worked as a private lobbyist representing US corporate interests, including the tobacco […]