Phoebe Cooke is DeSmog UK’s co-deputy editor, and leads investigations on European politics, food and farming, and occasionally dips into other subjects too.
Phoebe has previously worked as both a local news reporter and a freelance journalist across national titles. She studied German literature at Oxford University, and has an MSc in global environmental policy from Birkbeck, University of London. Her work has featured in Politico, The Guardian, The Independent and the Financial Times. Contact her on [email protected] or on Bluesky
Incoming government is spotlighting highly polluting intensive farming practices, which damage water, land and air.
The Reform UK leader’s planned trip to Washington D.C. has prompted fresh consternation from campaigners.
Their access to the summit is proof that Big Oil still holds "a dangerous sway" over the climate process, campaigners say.
For EU lawmakers to be talking with the “world’s loudest climate deniers” is a scandal, says Austrian Greens MEP Lena Schilling.
Unsubstantiated allegations against top climate advocates part of campaign to “discredit and defund” civil society actors in EU, says transparency campaigner.
Polluting dairy industry accused of using “highly unethical” marketing to pass off ultra-processed “poor quality by-products” as milk.
Partner firm’s pivot to wood-chipping may yet harm forests, campaigners warn.
The appointment of Filip Turek to a new rapporteur position is a “disaster” for the integrity of EU climate policy, say campaigners.
DCI Group’s 2024 clients include the American Petroleum Institute, which has a history of undermining the scientific consensus on climate change.
Campaigners raise concerns over ‘alarming’ potential conflicts in the powerful political grouping.
