Science Denial

May has called on fellow Conservatives to unite behind the governmentโ€™s climate plans amid backbench opposition - but her own record is mixed.
May has called on fellow Conservatives to unite behind the governmentโ€™s climate plans amid backbench opposition - but her own record is mixed.
Misinformation about the pandemic continues to pepper right-wing politiciansโ€™ talking points as the number of unvaccinated overcome by the virus fill the stateโ€™s hospital beds.
Misinformation about the pandemic continues to pepper right-wing politiciansโ€™ talking points as the number of unvaccinated overcome by the virus fill the stateโ€™s hospital beds.
UK outlets have some of the most accurate climate change reporting compared with other English-speaking countries, a study has found - and also some of the least.
UK outlets have some of the most accurate climate change reporting compared with other English-speaking countries, a study has found - and also some of the least.
Monsantoโ€™s use of corporate advisory firm FTI Consulting to target journalists and activists was one of the most neglected stories of 2020. But a deeper look reveals itโ€™s part of a bigger pattern of misinformation.
Monsantoโ€™s use of corporate advisory firm FTI Consulting to target journalists and activists was one of the most neglected stories of 2020. But a deeper look reveals itโ€™s part of a bigger pattern of misinformation.
RTร‰ has not had an environment correspondent throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, which its Managing Director of News and Current Affairs said could have been avoided โ€œif everyone paid their TV licenceโ€.
RTร‰ has not had an environment correspondent throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, which its Managing Director of News and Current Affairs said could have been avoided โ€œif everyone paid their TV licenceโ€.
The House Oversight Committee is requesting that Keith McCoy appear before the committee to discuss ExxonMobilโ€™s anti-climate lobbying tactics and funding for shadow groups.
The House Oversight Committee is requesting that Keith McCoy appear before the committee to discuss ExxonMobilโ€™s anti-climate lobbying tactics and funding for shadow groups.
The largest private company in the US and the family that owns it have financially supported a network of groups working to downplay the threat of climate change and kill off legislation designed to cut emissions.
The largest private company in the US and the family that owns it have financially supported a network of groups working to downplay the threat of climate change and kill off legislation designed to cut emissions.
"We demand Congress immediately investigate Exxon and fossil fuel companies' climate crimes, and make polluters pay for their destruction," said a 350.org campaigner.
"We demand Congress immediately investigate Exxon and fossil fuel companies' climate crimes, and make polluters pay for their destruction," said a 350.org campaigner.
Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price. Shouldnโ€™t those lies be central to the public narrative?
Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price. Shouldnโ€™t those lies be central to the public narrative?
Baker has joined the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that campaigners have said perpetuates "lies and falsehoods" about climate science.
Baker has joined the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that campaigners have said perpetuates "lies and falsehoods" about climate science.

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onSep 8, 2021 @ 04:33 PDT

May has called on fellow Conservatives to unite behind the governmentโ€™s climate plans amid backbench opposition - but her own record is mixed.

May has called on fellow Conservatives to unite behind the governmentโ€™s climate plans amid backbench opposition - but her own record is mixed.
onAug 18, 2021 @ 16:31 PDT

Misinformation about the pandemic continues to pepper right-wing politiciansโ€™ talking points as the number of unvaccinated overcome by the virus fill the stateโ€™s hospital beds.

Misinformation about the pandemic continues to pepper right-wing politiciansโ€™ talking points as the number of unvaccinated overcome by the virus fill the stateโ€™s hospital beds.
Series: COVIDeniers
onAug 17, 2021 @ 08:55 PDT

UK outlets have some of the most accurate climate change reporting compared with other English-speaking countries, a study has found - and also some of the least.

UK outlets have some of the most accurate climate change reporting compared with other English-speaking countries, a study has found - and also some of the least.
Opinion
onAug 3, 2021 @ 03:00 PDT

Monsantoโ€™s use of corporate advisory firm FTI Consulting to target journalists and activists was one of the most neglected stories of 2020. But a deeper look reveals itโ€™s part of a bigger pattern of misinformation.

Monsantoโ€™s use of corporate advisory firm FTI Consulting to target journalists and activists was one of the most neglected stories of 2020. But a deeper look reveals itโ€™s part of a bigger pattern of misinformation.
onJul 28, 2021 @ 12:00 PDT

RTร‰ has not had an environment correspondent throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, which its Managing Director of News and Current Affairs said could have been avoided โ€œif everyone paid their TV licenceโ€.

RTร‰ has not had an environment correspondent throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, which its Managing Director of News and Current Affairs said could have been avoided โ€œif everyone paid their TV licenceโ€.
onJul 26, 2021 @ 08:18 PDT

The House Oversight Committee is requesting that Keith McCoy appear before the committee to discuss ExxonMobilโ€™s anti-climate lobbying tactics and funding for shadow groups.

The House Oversight Committee is requesting that Keith McCoy appear before the committee to discuss ExxonMobilโ€™s anti-climate lobbying tactics and funding for shadow groups.
onJul 5, 2021 @ 05:33 PDT

The largest private company in the US and the family that owns it have financially supported a network of groups working to downplay the threat of climate change and kill off legislation designed to cut emissions.

The largest private company in the US and the family that owns it have financially supported a network of groups working to downplay the threat of climate change and kill off legislation designed to cut emissions.
onJul 2, 2021 @ 07:15 PDT

"We demand Congress immediately investigate Exxon and fossil fuel companies' climate crimes, and make polluters pay for their destruction," said a 350.org campaigner.

"We demand Congress immediately investigate Exxon and fossil fuel companies' climate crimes, and make polluters pay for their destruction," said a 350.org campaigner.
Opinion
onJun 30, 2021 @ 12:01 PDT

Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price. Shouldnโ€™t those lies be central to the public narrative?

Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price. Shouldnโ€™t those lies be central to the public narrative?
onMay 21, 2021 @ 04:20 PDT

Baker has joined the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that campaigners have said perpetuates "lies and falsehoods" about climate science.

Baker has joined the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that campaigners have said perpetuates "lies and falsehoods" about climate science.