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.

onMay 24, 2024 @ 04:23 PDT

The Together Declaration spurred a wave of “disinformation” around anti-pollution schemes, new report finds.

The Together Declaration spurred a wave of “disinformation” around anti-pollution schemes, new report finds.
onMay 17, 2024 @ 04:38 PDT

Campaigners likened the fossil fuel company’s patronage of climate events to letting an “arsonist sponsor a fire safety conference”.

Campaigners likened the fossil fuel company’s patronage of climate events to letting an “arsonist sponsor a fire safety conference”.
onApr 18, 2024 @ 08:43 PDT

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

The former prime minister attacks flagship climate deals and makes false claims about electric vehicles, Russia’s influence on energy policies, and net zero.
onApr 12, 2024 @ 05:15 PDT

Lord Agnew is a shareholder in Equinor, the Norwegian oil and gas firm behind the ‘carbon bomb’ Rosebank oil field.

Lord Agnew is a shareholder in Equinor, the Norwegian oil and gas firm behind the ‘carbon bomb’ Rosebank oil field.
onMar 11, 2024 @ 11:32 PDT

The Ashfield MP, who left the Conservatives today for Reform, shares his new party’s trenchant opposition to net zero.

The Ashfield MP, who left the Conservatives today for Reform, shares his new party’s trenchant opposition to net zero.
Analysis
onFeb 23, 2024 @ 04:59 PST

From attacks on “eco-madness” and accusations of a “Net Zero Hoax”, here’s our climate guide to the MPs contesting Labour’s seat.

From attacks on “eco-madness” and accusations of a “Net Zero Hoax”, here’s our climate guide to the MPs contesting Labour’s seat.
onFeb 15, 2024 @ 08:10 PST

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.
onFeb 13, 2024 @ 09:04 PST

Rupert Lowe, who is standing to replace net zero advocate Chris Skidmore, has attacked the “cult of climate change” and “climate loons”.

Rupert Lowe, who is standing to replace net zero advocate Chris Skidmore, has attacked the “cult of climate change” and “climate loons”.
onFeb 8, 2024 @ 04:05 PST

Producers say 'No Farmers, No Food' is a populist initiative that serves to “whip up indignation and anger”.

Producers say 'No Farmers, No Food' is a populist initiative that serves to “whip up indignation and anger”.
onFeb 6, 2024 @ 09:52 PST

The launch of Popular Conservatism saw attacks on “net zero zealots” and the Climate Change Committee.

The launch of Popular Conservatism saw attacks on “net zero zealots” and the Climate Change Committee.