Adam Barnett

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

onMar 3, 2025 @ 09:12 PST

Craig Mackinlay has taken over as the director of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which has claimed that carbon dioxide has been โ€œmercilessly demonisedโ€.

Craig Mackinlay has taken over as the director of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which has claimed that carbon dioxide has been โ€œmercilessly demonisedโ€.
Analysis
onFeb 28, 2025 @ 08:26 PST

The Conservative Party leader claims she was always a net zero sceptic, but in government she hailed net zero plans as โ€œcrucialโ€ for a โ€œcleaner greener futureโ€.

The Conservative Party leader claims she was always a net zero sceptic, but in government she hailed net zero plans as โ€œcrucialโ€ for a โ€œcleaner greener futureโ€.
Analysis
onFeb 20, 2025 @ 02:56 PST

The tech billionaire is invigorating groups in the U.S. and Europe aiming to sabotage climate action, a DeSmog media analysis shows.

The tech billionaire is invigorating groups in the U.S. and Europe aiming to sabotage climate action, a DeSmog media analysis shows.
onFeb 18, 2025 @ 07:06 PST

The Reform UK leader reiterated false climate claims at Jordan Petersonโ€™s Alliance for Responsible Citizenship event in London.

The Reform UK leader reiterated false climate claims at Jordan Petersonโ€™s Alliance for Responsible Citizenship event in London.
onFeb 17, 2025 @ 09:47 PST

The Trump appointee and fossil fuel executive called the transition to renewable energy โ€œlunacyโ€ at an event packed with climate science deniers.

The Trump appointee and fossil fuel executive called the transition to renewable energy โ€œlunacyโ€ at an event packed with climate science deniers.
onFeb 14, 2025 @ 01:42 PST

DCI Groupโ€™s 2024 clients include the American Petroleum Institute, which has a history of undermining the scientific consensus on climate change.

DCI Groupโ€™s 2024 clients include the American Petroleum Institute, which has a history of undermining the scientific consensus on climate change.
onJan 31, 2025 @ 05:54 PST

Labourโ€™s new ambassador to the U.S. founded Global Counsel, a firm with major fossil fuel clients.

Labourโ€™s new ambassador to the U.S. founded Global Counsel, a firm with major fossil fuel clients.
Analysis
onJan 21, 2025 @ 04:33 PST

Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and U.S. are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.

Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and U.S. are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.
Series: MAGA
onJan 14, 2025 @ 10:30 PST

Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.

Claire Coutinho endorsed several figures linked to the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a group that questions established climate science.
onDec 16, 2024 @ 03:28 PST

Lord Frost is one of several departures from the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which has links to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.

Lord Frost is one of several departures from the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which has links to Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.