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uk/Voters Support ULEZ-Style Policies, Finds New Poll
By Sam Bright
on
The public is misinformed about Sadiq Khan’s scheme and is widely supportive of policies that impose charges on more polluting vehicles, polling for DeSmog shows.
The public is misinformed about Sadiq Khan’s scheme and is widely supportive of policies that impose charges on more polluting vehicles, polling for DeSmog shows.
‘Eco-Fraud’: Influential Motorcycle Lobby Group Promotes Climate Science Denial
By Adam Barnett
on
With prominent allies in Parliament, the Motorcycle Action Group has been attempting to cast doubt on the evidence for human-caused climate change.
With prominent allies in Parliament, the Motorcycle Action Group has been attempting to cast doubt on the evidence for human-caused climate change.
Congressional Dems Request DOJ Investigation into Big Oil’s Climate Deception
By Dana Drugmand
on
A new letter sent to the Attorney General highlights recent evidence, including internal Shell docs first reported by DeSmog.
A new letter sent to the Attorney General highlights recent evidence, including internal Shell docs first reported by DeSmog.
uk/A Guide to the Anti-Net Zero Forces in Westminster Politics
By Phoebe Cooke and Adam Barnett
on
The key individuals and organisations that have seized on anti-ULEZ sentiments to launch an attack on the government’s green policies.
The key individuals and organisations that have seized on anti-ULEZ sentiments to launch an attack on the government’s green policies.
uk/Tory London Mayor Candidate Backed Fracking and Promoted Climate Science Denial
By Adam Barnett
on
Susan Hall’s views on climate change are “extremely concerning”, critics say.
Susan Hall’s views on climate change are “extremely concerning”, critics say.
uk/Major Polluter Drax Among Government-Backed Companies Donating to Northern Tory MPs
By Phoebe Cooke and Sam Bright
on
The Northern Research Group has been accused of a ‘clear conflict of interest’ in accepting sponsorship from firms that are major beneficiaries of government spending.
The Northern Research Group has been accused of a ‘clear conflict of interest’ in accepting sponsorship from firms that are major beneficiaries of government spending.
uk/Transparency Watchdog Calls on EU to Strengthen its Lobbying Rules After DeSmog Investigation
By Clare Carlile
on
The EU has been accused of failing to prevent unregistered lobbying from an oil-linked advocacy group.
The EU has been accused of failing to prevent unregistered lobbying from an oil-linked advocacy group.
uk/Revealed: Media Blitz Against Heat Pumps Funded by Gas Lobby Group
By Phoebe Cooke
on
Gas-linked companies' attack on electric heating confuses consumers and leaves UK trailing behind Europe, say experts
Gas-linked companies' attack on electric heating confuses consumers and leaves UK trailing behind Europe, say experts
uk/The Fossil Fuel Interests Behind Liz Truss’s ‘Growth Commission’
By Peter Geoghegan
on
The new free market ‘taskforce’ is almost entirely made up of senior figures from US and UK think tanks who have been funded by fossil fuels, climate change deniers, and more.
The new free market ‘taskforce’ is almost entirely made up of senior figures from US and UK think tanks who have been funded by fossil fuels, climate change deniers, and more.
US Oil-Linked Pressure Group Attacks EU Green Policies, Breaks Lobbying Rules
By Clare Carlile
on
Consumer Choice Center, which is linked to the Koch fossil fuel network, has called on Europe to ‘shelve’ its climate ambitions and ‘refine more oil’.
Consumer Choice Center, which is linked to the Koch fossil fuel network, has called on Europe to ‘shelve’ its climate ambitions and ‘refine more oil’.

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uk/Voters Support ULEZ-Style Policies, Finds New Poll
BySam Bright
on

The public is misinformed about Sadiq Khan’s scheme and is widely supportive of policies that impose charges on more polluting vehicles, polling for DeSmog shows.

The public is misinformed about Sadiq Khan’s scheme and is widely supportive of policies that impose charges on more polluting vehicles, polling for DeSmog shows.
‘Eco-Fraud’: Influential Motorcycle Lobby Group Promotes Climate Science Denial
ByAdam Barnett
on

With prominent allies in Parliament, the Motorcycle Action Group has been attempting to cast doubt on the evidence for human-caused climate change.

With prominent allies in Parliament, the Motorcycle Action Group has been attempting to cast doubt on the evidence for human-caused climate change.
Congressional Dems Request DOJ Investigation into Big Oil’s Climate Deception
ByDana Drugmand
on

A new letter sent to the Attorney General highlights recent evidence, including internal Shell docs first reported by DeSmog.

A new letter sent to the Attorney General highlights recent evidence, including internal Shell docs first reported by DeSmog.
uk/A Guide to the Anti-Net Zero Forces in Westminster Politics
ByPhoebe Cooke and Adam Barnett
on

The key individuals and organisations that have seized on anti-ULEZ sentiments to launch an attack on the government’s green policies.

The key individuals and organisations that have seized on anti-ULEZ sentiments to launch an attack on the government’s green policies.
uk/Tory London Mayor Candidate Backed Fracking and Promoted Climate Science Denial
ByAdam Barnett
on

Susan Hall’s views on climate change are “extremely concerning”, critics say.

Susan Hall’s views on climate change are “extremely concerning”, critics say.
uk/Major Polluter Drax Among Government-Backed Companies Donating to Northern Tory MPs
ByPhoebe Cooke and Sam Bright
on

The Northern Research Group has been accused of a ‘clear conflict of interest’ in accepting sponsorship from firms that are major beneficiaries of government spending.

The Northern Research Group has been accused of a ‘clear conflict of interest’ in accepting sponsorship from firms that are major beneficiaries of government spending.
uk/Transparency Watchdog Calls on EU to Strengthen its Lobbying Rules After DeSmog Investigation
ByClare Carlile
on

The EU has been accused of failing to prevent unregistered lobbying from an oil-linked advocacy group.

The EU has been accused of failing to prevent unregistered lobbying from an oil-linked advocacy group.
uk/Revealed: Media Blitz Against Heat Pumps Funded by Gas Lobby Group
ByPhoebe Cooke
on

Gas-linked companies' attack on electric heating confuses consumers and leaves UK trailing behind Europe, say experts

Gas-linked companies' attack on electric heating confuses consumers and leaves UK trailing behind Europe, say experts
Series: How the Gas Lobby Aims to Lock in Europe’s Fossil Fuel Addiction
Series: Gas Lock-in
uk/The Fossil Fuel Interests Behind Liz Truss’s ‘Growth Commission’
ByPeter Geoghegan
on

The new free market ‘taskforce’ is almost entirely made up of senior figures from US and UK think tanks who have been funded by fossil fuels, climate change deniers, and more.

The new free market ‘taskforce’ is almost entirely made up of senior figures from US and UK think tanks who have been funded by fossil fuels, climate change deniers, and more.
US Oil-Linked Pressure Group Attacks EU Green Policies, Breaks Lobbying Rules
ByClare Carlile
on

Consumer Choice Center, which is linked to the Koch fossil fuel network, has called on Europe to ‘shelve’ its climate ambitions and ‘refine more oil’.

Consumer Choice Center, which is linked to the Koch fossil fuel network, has called on Europe to ‘shelve’ its climate ambitions and ‘refine more oil’.