Michaela Herrmann

About

Michaela is the Lead Researcher at DeSmog, with a particular focus on agribusiness and the livestock sector. She joined DeSmog in June 2021, having previously worked as a freelance researcher and as a podcast producer for the US Centre at the London School of Economics.

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Steve Baker, who ran Suella Bravermanโ€™s failed Conservative leadership campaign and now supports Liz Truss, had the ยฃ2,000 ticket covered by Brexit Party donor Christopher Harborne.

Steve Baker, who ran Suella Bravermanโ€™s failed Conservative leadership campaign and now supports Liz Truss, had the ยฃ2,000 ticket covered by Brexit Party donor Christopher Harborne.
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MPs are whittling down the list of candidates for the next PM โ€“ but few are green champions.

MPs are whittling down the list of candidates for the next PM โ€“ but few are green champions.
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Campaigners say the companyโ€™s net zero pledge amounts to greenwashing in light of its spiralling emissions.

Campaigners say the companyโ€™s net zero pledge amounts to greenwashing in light of its spiralling emissions.
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The ties between anti-green politicians, climate denial groups and the backers of โ€œhardโ€ Brexit are extensive.

The ties between anti-green politicians, climate denial groups and the backers of โ€œhardโ€ Brexit are extensive.
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Over a dozen members of the House of Lords have ties to oil and gas companies active in Russia, DeSmog can reveal.

Over a dozen members of the House of Lords have ties to oil and gas companies active in Russia, DeSmog can reveal.
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What does the coming year have in store when it comes to UK climate policy? We run through some of the key things to watch out for.

What does the coming year have in store when it comes to UK climate policy? We run through some of the key things to watch out for.
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A Conservative MP who helps run two parliamentary climate groups has taken a ยฃ5,000 donation from the chair of a leading racing car manufacturer. Sara Britcliffe has represented the constituenc...
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DLA Piper, whose clients have included Shell, ExxonMobil, and BP, will provide legal services to the UN climate change summit.

DLA Piper, whose clients have included Shell, ExxonMobil, and BP, will provide legal services to the UN climate change summit.
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Alongside the broad church of earnest opposition, disparate political interests adopted a series of talking points against the schemes for their own gain.

Alongside the broad church of earnest opposition, disparate political interests adopted a series of talking points against the schemes for their own gain.
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As oil majors exit the North Sea, the regionโ€™s new players bring a track record of lobbying against climate policy, polluting the environment, and committing alleged labour violations.

As oil majors exit the North Sea, the regionโ€™s new players bring a track record of lobbying against climate policy, polluting the environment, and committing alleged labour violations.