Adam Barnett

About

Adam Barnett is DeSmog’s UK News Reporter. He is a former Staff Writer at Left Foot Forward and BBC Local Democracy Reporter.

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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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The former prime minister attacks flagship climate deals and makes false claims about electric vehicles, Russiaโ€™s influence on energy policies, and net zero.

The former prime minister attacks flagship climate deals and makes false claims about electric vehicles, Russiaโ€™s influence on energy policies, and net zero.
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Lord Agnew is a shareholder in Equinor, the Norwegian oil and gas firm behind the โ€˜carbon bombโ€™ Rosebank oil field.

Lord Agnew is a shareholder in Equinor, the Norwegian oil and gas firm behind the โ€˜carbon bombโ€™ Rosebank oil field.
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The Ashfield MP, who left the Conservatives today for Reform, shares his new partyโ€™s trenchant opposition to net zero.

The Ashfield MP, who left the Conservatives today for Reform, shares his new partyโ€™s trenchant opposition to net zero.
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From attacks on โ€œeco-madnessโ€ and accusations of a โ€œNet Zero Hoaxโ€, hereโ€™s our climate guide to the MPs contesting Labourโ€™s seat.

From attacks on โ€œeco-madnessโ€ and accusations of a โ€œNet Zero Hoaxโ€, hereโ€™s our climate guide to the MPs contesting Labourโ€™s seat.
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Tory peer Philippa Stroud, who has close ties to the funders of GB News, has been elevated to a senior advisory role by the government.

Tory peer Philippa Stroud, who has close ties to the funders of GB News, has been elevated to a senior advisory role by the government.
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Rupert Lowe, who is standing to replace net zero advocate Chris Skidmore, has attacked the โ€œcult of climate changeโ€ and โ€œclimate loonsโ€.

Rupert Lowe, who is standing to replace net zero advocate Chris Skidmore, has attacked the โ€œcult of climate changeโ€ and โ€œclimate loonsโ€.
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Producers say 'No Farmers, No Food' is a populist initiative that serves to โ€œwhip up indignation and angerโ€.

Producers say 'No Farmers, No Food' is a populist initiative that serves to โ€œwhip up indignation and angerโ€.
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The launch of Popular Conservatism saw attacks on โ€œnet zero zealotsโ€ and the Climate Change Committee.

The launch of Popular Conservatism saw attacks on โ€œnet zero zealotsโ€ and the Climate Change Committee.
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The Electoral Commission said it would consider enforcement action after the anti-net zero party inaccurately reported a different name on the donation.

The Electoral Commission said it would consider enforcement action after the anti-net zero party inaccurately reported a different name on the donation.