Clare Carlile

About

Clare is a Researcher at Desmog, focusing on the agribusiness sector. Prior to joining the organisation in July 2022, she was Co-Editor and Researcher at Ethical Consumer Magazine, where she specialised in migrant workersโ€™ rights in the food industry. Her work has been published in The Guardian and New Internationalist. She studied English Language and Literature at Oxford University, where she was also involved in student campaigning.

onJul 20, 2023 @ 09:03 PDT

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.
onJul 14, 2023 @ 04:00 PDT

The broadcaster has been branded โ€˜irresponsibleโ€™ for running content sponsored and shaped by Corteva, potentially in breach of BBC guidelines.

The broadcaster has been branded โ€˜irresponsibleโ€™ for running content sponsored and shaped by Corteva, potentially in breach of BBC guidelines.
onJul 12, 2023 @ 22:05 PDT

Consumer Choice Center, which is linked to the Koch fossil fuel network, has called on Europe to โ€˜shelveโ€™ its climate ambitions and โ€˜refine more oilโ€™.

Consumer Choice Center, which is linked to the Koch fossil fuel network, has called on Europe to โ€˜shelveโ€™ its climate ambitions and โ€˜refine more oilโ€™.
onJul 7, 2023 @ 02:00 PDT

Pharmaceutical and veterinary medicine lobbies had privileged access to officials developing legislation to fight the emergence of fatal superbugs, DeSmog can reveal.

Pharmaceutical and veterinary medicine lobbies had privileged access to officials developing legislation to fight the emergence of fatal superbugs, DeSmog can reveal.
onJun 16, 2023 @ 02:00 PDT

As EU champions reusable packaging as the most planet-friendly option, the fast food industry is lobbying hard for single-use paper.

As EU champions reusable packaging as the most planet-friendly option, the fast food industry is lobbying hard for single-use paper.
onJun 14, 2023 @ 09:56 PDT

As Europe prepares to vote on flagship green laws, over 3,000 academics condemn โ€œlack of scientific evidenceโ€ in arguments used by opponents.

As Europe prepares to vote on flagship green laws, over 3,000 academics condemn โ€œlack of scientific evidenceโ€ in arguments used by opponents.
onMay 8, 2023 @ 22:01 PDT

Flawed assumptions and a โ€œdisturbingโ€ lack of transparency characterise an industry campaign against reusable packaging, academics and campaigners warn.

Flawed assumptions and a โ€œdisturbingโ€ lack of transparency characterise an industry campaign against reusable packaging, academics and campaigners warn.
onMar 22, 2023 @ 05:23 PDT

Bayerโ€™s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to โ€œfight any sustainable transition which would harm its businessโ€, say campaigners.

Bayerโ€™s efforts to sway public opinion are part of a strategy to โ€œfight any sustainable transition which would harm its businessโ€, say campaigners.
Analysis
onDec 21, 2022 @ 06:07 PST

New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.

New analysis sheds light on key industry lobbying tactics at a decisive moment for the future of agriculture.
onDec 9, 2022 @ 00:01 PST

Campaigners warn Brussels is poised to water down โ€” or fatally delay โ€” bold pesticide reduction targets.

Campaigners warn Brussels is poised to water down โ€” or fatally delay โ€” bold pesticide reduction targets.