The claims stem from an unsubstantiated remark made in 2014 by the then NATO general secretary, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, that Russia had “actively engaged” with environmental groups opposing shale gas “to maintain European dependence on imported Russian gas”.

A new report highlights how paid ads on social media platforms might help reach people who are often susceptible to disinformation.

Robert Halfon MP works with FairFuelUK, a haulage industry-funded lobby group whose founder Howard Cox rejects climate science.

The ties between anti-green politicians, climate denial groups and the backers of “hard” Brexit are extensive.

New research shows Canada Proud has an online reach surpassing major media outlets.

Lord Moore has stepped down as trustee of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which is currently working with backbench MPs to oppose net zero targets.

Campaigners are pushing for sharper definitions to help tech firms weed out false or misleading information.

‘Vote Power, Not Poverty’ co-founder Richard Tice says politicians want to make money from the “green agenda” while Farage has campaigned against climate action for years.

The donation from Global Warming Policy Forum chair Neil Record is the latest connection to emerge between denial groups and anti-net zero MPs.

The report also pointed the finger at journalists for providing false balance to “contrarian” voices in their coverage of the issue.