Phoebe Cooke

About

Phoebe leads investigations on European politics, food and farming, and occasionally dips into other subjects too. She has previously worked as both a local news reporter and a freelance journalist across national titles. Phoebe 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

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Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the โ€œtreadmillโ€ of unsustainable milk production โ€“ and share a more holistic vision.

Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the โ€œtreadmillโ€ of unsustainable milk production โ€“ and share a more holistic vision.
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The dense network illustrates a โ€œwell oiled machineโ€ 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 โ€œwell oiled machineโ€ of intersecting influence that is preventing Ireland from addressing its poor air and water quality and meeting its climate targets, campaigners say.
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Introducing the key politicians tasked with delivering the governmentโ€™s energy transformation plans โ€“ and the jobs at the top of their intrays.

Introducing the key politicians tasked with delivering the governmentโ€™s energy transformation plans โ€“ and the jobs at the top of their intrays.
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A former Boris Johnson aide with a history of running misleading publicity campaigns is running an ad blitz opposing a renewable energy project.

A former Boris Johnson aide with a history of running misleading publicity campaigns is running an ad blitz opposing a renewable energy project.
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Gerrit Schoeters, a Belgian cattle farmer, said he was unhappy about the prominent far-right imagery at the demonstration in Brussels.

Gerrit Schoeters, a Belgian cattle farmer, said he was unhappy about the prominent far-right imagery at the demonstration in Brussels.
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Big and small farming groups have decided against attending the demo on the eve of the EU elections.

Big and small farming groups have decided against attending the demo on the eve of the EU elections.
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The nascent Orka movement has gained access to the president after vowing to toss the EUโ€™s Green Deal โ€œin the trashโ€.

The nascent Orka movement has gained access to the president after vowing to toss the EUโ€™s Green Deal โ€œin the trashโ€.
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Campaigners likened the fossil fuel companyโ€™s patronage of climate events to letting an โ€œarsonist sponsor a fire safety conferenceโ€.

Campaigners likened the fossil fuel companyโ€™s patronage of climate events to letting an โ€œarsonist sponsor a fire safety conferenceโ€.
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Activists aim to make it โ€œpolitically toxicโ€ for elected representatives to associate with coal, oil and gas companies.

Activists aim to make it โ€œpolitically toxicโ€ for elected representatives to associate with coal, oil and gas companies.
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Energy efficiency minister Martin Callanan praises DeSmogโ€™s investigation uncovering โ€œfalse and misleading storiesโ€ planted by the gas boiler industry as he reaffirmed the policy in parliament.

Energy efficiency minister Martin Callanan praises DeSmogโ€™s investigation uncovering โ€œfalse and misleading storiesโ€ planted by the gas boiler industry as he reaffirmed the policy in parliament.