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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Emails seen by DeSmog show a PR lobby funded by gas companies is looking to influence the opposition party as likely winners of the next general election.

Emails seen by DeSmog show a PR lobby funded by gas companies is looking to influence the opposition party as likely winners of the next general election.
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Rishi Sunak appears to have sided with anti-green MPs as officials are left confused over how the UK will achieve its legal commitment to net zero.

Rishi Sunak appears to have sided with anti-green MPs as officials are left confused over how the UK will achieve its legal commitment to net zero.
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โ€˜Prince of Polyesterโ€™ Amit Lohia gave ยฃ2 million to Rishi Sunakโ€™s party earlier this year.

โ€˜Prince of Polyesterโ€™ Amit Lohia gave ยฃ2 million to Rishi Sunakโ€™s party earlier this year.
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The fossil fuel company hosted politicians at Wimbledon for the second year in a row.

The fossil fuel company hosted politicians at Wimbledon for the second year in a row.
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The key individuals and organisations that have seized on anti-ULEZ sentiments to launch an attack on the governmentโ€™s green policies.

The key individuals and organisations that have seized on anti-ULEZ sentiments to launch an attack on the governmentโ€™s green policies.
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The Northern Research Group has been accused of a โ€˜clear conflict of interestโ€™ in accepting sponsorship from firms that are major beneficiaries of government spending.

The Northern Research Group has been accused of a โ€˜clear conflict of interestโ€™ in accepting sponsorship from firms that are major beneficiaries of government spending.
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Gas-linked companies' attack on electric heating confuses consumers and leaves UK trailing behind Europe, say experts

Gas-linked companies' attack on electric heating confuses consumers and leaves UK trailing behind Europe, say experts
Series: Gas Lock-in
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The countryโ€™s largest CO2 emitter has โ€˜crossed a lineโ€™ in its local PR efforts, critics say.

The countryโ€™s largest CO2 emitter has โ€˜crossed a lineโ€™ in its local PR efforts, critics say.
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Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.

Data shared with DeSmog shows that only one in ten proposals have committed to using climate-friendly green hydrogen.
Series: Gas Lock-in
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Warnings the gas will serve as โ€œfalse solutionโ€ to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.

Warnings the gas will serve as โ€œfalse solutionโ€ to prolong the lifespan of fossil fuel incumbents were brushed aside by executives in Berlin, DeSmog observed.
Series: Gas Lock-in