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 […]
National Pork Producers Council
National Pork Producers Council Background The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is a Washington, DC-based trade body representing the US pork industry. The NPPC represents “the federal and global interests” of over 60,000 pork producers in 42 states across the US and has an annual revenue of around $15 million.1“National Pork Producers Council Comments on […]
National Chicken Council
National Chicken Council Background The National Chicken Council (NCC) is a Washington DC-based trade association representing the US poultry industry. The NCC seeks to influence US legislation and regulatory policies and “affect domestic and international trade policy” to benefit its members, as well as “maintain and expand” foreign markets for US-produced chicken.1“Overview,” National Chicken Council. […]