Phoebe Cooke

About

Phoebe is a co-deputy editor at DeSmog UK, with a focus on European politics. She joined DeSmog in 2020, and was previously the organisation\’s senior reporter.

Her work has appeared in The Guardian, The Independent, Politico and Financial Times, Deutsche Welle and Irish investigative outlet The Journal. Phoebe is NCTJ-accredited. She holds a degree in German from Oxford University and a Master’s in environmental politics from Birkbeck.

onSep 19, 2025 @ 05:16 PDT

For EU lawmakers to be talking with the “world’s loudest climate deniers” is a scandal, says Austrian Greens MEP Lena Schilling.

For EU lawmakers to be talking with the “world’s loudest climate deniers” is a scandal, says Austrian Greens MEP Lena Schilling.
onSep 11, 2025 @ 04:30 PDT

Unsubstantiated allegations against top climate advocates part of campaign to “discredit and defund” civil society actors in EU, says transparency campaigner.

Unsubstantiated allegations against top climate advocates part of campaign to “discredit and defund” civil society actors in EU, says transparency campaigner.
onJul 14, 2025 @ 23:00 PDT

Polluting dairy industry accused of using “highly unethical” marketing to pass off ultra-processed “poor quality by-products” as milk.

Polluting dairy industry accused of using “highly unethical” marketing to pass off ultra-processed “poor quality by-products” as milk.
onJul 3, 2025 @ 06:45 PDT

Partner firm’s pivot to wood-chipping may yet harm forests, campaigners warn.

Partner firm’s pivot to wood-chipping may yet harm forests, campaigners warn.
onMar 31, 2025 @ 23:00 PDT

The appointment of Filip Turek to a new rapporteur position is a “disaster” for the integrity of EU climate policy, say campaigners.

The appointment of Filip Turek to a new rapporteur position is a “disaster” for the integrity of EU climate policy, say campaigners.
onFeb 14, 2025 @ 01:42 PST

DCI Group’s 2024 clients include the American Petroleum Institute, which has a history of undermining the scientific consensus on climate change.

DCI Group’s 2024 clients include the American Petroleum Institute, which has a history of undermining the scientific consensus on climate change.
onDec 11, 2024 @ 22:00 PST

Campaigners raise concerns over ‘alarming’ potential conflicts in the powerful political grouping.

Campaigners raise concerns over ‘alarming’ potential conflicts in the powerful political grouping.
onNov 28, 2024 @ 03:38 PST

Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the “treadmill” of unsustainable milk production – and share a more holistic vision.

Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the “treadmill” of unsustainable milk production – and share a more holistic vision.
onSep 25, 2024 @ 00:19 PDT

The dense network illustrates a “well oiled machine” of intersecting influence that is preventing Ireland from addressing its poor air and water quality and meeting its climate targets, campaigners say.

The dense network illustrates a “well oiled machine” of intersecting influence that is preventing Ireland from addressing its poor air and water quality and meeting its climate targets, campaigners say.
Analysis
onJul 10, 2024 @ 07:29 PDT

Introducing the key politicians tasked with delivering the government’s energy transformation plans – and the jobs at the top of their intrays.

Introducing the key politicians tasked with delivering the government’s energy transformation plans – and the jobs at the top of their intrays.