Sam Bright

About

Sam is DeSmog’s UK Deputy Editor. He was previously the Investigations Editor of Byline Times and an investigative journalist at the BBC. He is the author of two books: Fortress London, and Bullingdon Club Britain.

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Michael Hintze, one of the early backers of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, also donated to Environment Secretary Steve Barclay in 2023.

Michael Hintze, one of the early backers of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, also donated to Environment Secretary Steve Barclay in 2023.
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The fossil fuel industry has a huge presence at this year's UN climate talks — including many US lawmakers who count the sector among their biggest donors.

The fossil fuel industry has a huge presence at this year's UN climate talks — including many US lawmakers who count the sector among their biggest donors.
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The former chancellor will reportedly take over as the chairman of the newspaper if it is sold to an investment fund backed by the Gulf state.

The former chancellor will reportedly take over as the chairman of the newspaper if it is sold to an investment fund backed by the Gulf state.
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The company, which organises conferences for the oil and gas industry, was awarded the contract without competition.

The company, which organises conferences for the oil and gas industry, was awarded the contract without competition.
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The group, which reportedly has UAE state backing, is leading the race to buy the British newspaper.

The group, which reportedly has UAE state backing, is leading the race to buy the British newspaper.
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There is ‘growing unease’ within the PR company about its continued work for one the world’s biggest polluters.

There is ‘growing unease’ within the PR company about its continued work for one the world’s biggest polluters.
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The broadcaster has regularly platformed climate science denial and attacks on net zero since it launched in 2021.

The broadcaster has regularly platformed climate science denial and attacks on net zero since it launched in 2021.
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The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, run by the owners of GB News, is hosting an event next week that it claims will be attended by 100 parliamentarians from across the world.

The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, run by the owners of GB News, is hosting an event next week that it claims will be attended by 100 parliamentarians from across the world.
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Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.

Several major newspapers have amplified a new report on the cost of net zero that contains significant inaccuracies.
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Influential right-wing groups are set to host events featuring major polluters, days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down green targets.

Influential right-wing groups are set to host events featuring major polluters, days after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down green targets.