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The False Claims on Food and Farming That May Sway EU Elections

DeSmog analysed misleading statements by farming groups, media influencers, and political candidates in France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Ireland.
DeSmog analysed misleading statements by farming groups, media influencers, and political candidates in France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Ireland.
ByClare Carlile, Coen Ramaer, Laura Villadiego, Kevin Carboni, Marta Kasztelan, Katharina Wecker, Rachel Sherrington and Joey Grostern
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Series: EU Elections: Food and Farming Misinformation and the Far-Right
Series: EU Elections: Food and Farming Misinformation and the Far-Right

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More Than 160 Groups Call on UN to Stop Promoting Carnivorous Fish Farming as ‘Sustainable’
By Michaela Herrmann
on
Series: Spotlight on Industrial Aquaculture
Series: Spotlight on Industrial Aquaculture

As markets for salmon and sea bass expand, scientists, activists, and NGOs say fish farming endangers the environment and local communities.

As markets for salmon and sea bass expand, scientists, activists, and NGOs say fish farming endangers the environment and local communities.
uk/Labour Under Pressure for Reselecting Climate Denial Group Director as Election Candidate
BySam Bright
on

It’s “a scandal” that the party continues to support Graham Stringer, campaigners say.

It’s “a scandal” that the party continues to support Graham Stringer, campaigners say.
The EU Elections Candidates Spreading False Narratives on Food and Farming
ByRachel Sherrington, Katharina Wecker, Laura Villadiego, Kevin Carboni, Marta Kasztelan, Coen Ramaer and Clare Carlile
on

Some cast doubt on the climate science, while others painted EU regulators as part of an authoritarian “sect” wishing to control citizens through green measures.

Some cast doubt on the climate science, while others painted EU regulators as part of an authoritarian “sect” wishing to control citizens through green measures.
Series: EU Elections: Food and Farming Misinformation and the Far-Right
Series: EU Elections: Food and Farming Misinformation and the Far-Right
us/Vermont Passed a Bill Making Big Oil Pay. Now Comes the Hard Part.
BySachi Kitajima Mulkey and Syris Valentine
on

The state still has to figure out how much individual fossil fuel companies must pay for the impacts of climate-driven disasters.

The state still has to figure out how much individual fossil fuel companies must pay for the impacts of climate-driven disasters.
This aerial photo shows the river jumped its boundaries, leaving previously waterfront buildings partially submerged
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A photo looking down on Denver, Colorado, shows the city shrouded by brown smog. Overlaid on that are ads with text including, "Don't let extreme anti-energy politicians ban energy in Colorado" and "Stop the Bans!"
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ByJoe Fassler
on
More than $7 million on ads and ballot initiatives helped to water down a legislative package targeting the state’s ozone pollution crisis, advocates say.
More than $7 million on ads and ballot initiatives helped to water down a legislative package targeting the state’s ozone pollution crisis, advocates say.
Pathways ad
Analysis
No Environmental Review Required for Canada’s Largest Carbon Capture Proposal
ByMitch Anderson
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Why is Pathways Alliance exempt from environmental assessment? The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation would like to know.
Why is Pathways Alliance exempt from environmental assessment? The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation would like to know.
Travis Dardar is wearing a gray hoodie that says "D&C Seafood" and an LSU baseball cap, standing beside a boat with a sign that says, "Environmental Justice Now: Southwest Louisiana Better Together"
A Research Duel Heats up Amid High-Stakes Decision on LNG Exports
BySara Sneath
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As groups try to influence a federal decision, Louisiana fishers squeezed by current LNG exports call for an end to expansion.
As groups try to influence a federal decision, Louisiana fishers squeezed by current LNG exports call for an end to expansion.
uk/Climate Denier Nigel Farage Standing in Seat at Risk of Sea Level Rises and Flooding
BySam Bright and Adam Barnett
on
Scientific modelling indicates that areas of Clacton could be submerged annually.
Scientific modelling indicates that areas of Clacton could be submerged annually.
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The EU Elections Candidates Spreading False Narratives on Food and Farming
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More Than 160 Groups Call on UN to Stop Promoting Carnivorous Fish Farming as ‘Sustainable’
By Michaela Herrmann
on
Series: Spotlight on Industrial Aquaculture
Series: Spotlight on Industrial Aquaculture

As markets for salmon and sea bass expand, scientists, activists, and NGOs say fish farming endangers the environment and local communities.

As markets for salmon and sea bass expand, scientists, activists, and NGOs say fish farming endangers the environment and local communities.
uk/Labour Under Pressure for Reselecting Climate Denial Group Director as Election Candidate
BySam Bright
on

It’s “a scandal” that the party continues to support Graham Stringer, campaigners say.

It’s “a scandal” that the party continues to support Graham Stringer, campaigners say.
The EU Elections Candidates Spreading False Narratives on Food and Farming
ByRachel Sherrington, Katharina Wecker, Laura Villadiego, Kevin Carboni, Marta Kasztelan, Coen Ramaer and Clare Carlile
on

Some cast doubt on the climate science, while others painted EU regulators as part of an authoritarian “sect” wishing to control citizens through green measures.

Some cast doubt on the climate science, while others painted EU regulators as part of an authoritarian “sect” wishing to control citizens through green measures.
Series: EU Elections: Food and Farming Misinformation and the Far-Right
Series: EU Elections: Food and Farming Misinformation and the Far-Right
us/Vermont Passed a Bill Making Big Oil Pay. Now Comes the Hard Part.
BySachi Kitajima Mulkey and Syris Valentine
on

The state still has to figure out how much individual fossil fuel companies must pay for the impacts of climate-driven disasters.

The state still has to figure out how much individual fossil fuel companies must pay for the impacts of climate-driven disasters.
This aerial photo shows the river jumped its boundaries, leaving previously waterfront buildings partially submerged
Far-Right Presence Divides Farmers' Protest Ahead of EU Elections
ByPiet Ruig, Coen Ramaer, Phoebe Cooke and Clare Carlile
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Gerrit Schoeters, a Belgian cattle farmer, said he was unhappy about the prominent far-right imagery at the demonstration in Brussels.

Gerrit Schoeters, a Belgian cattle farmer, said he was unhappy about the prominent far-right imagery at the demonstration in Brussels.
Series: EU Elections: Food and Farming Misinformation and the Far-Right
Series: EU Elections: Food and Farming Misinformation and the Far-Right
A photo looking down on Denver, Colorado, shows the city shrouded by brown smog. Overlaid on that are ads with text including, "Don't let extreme anti-energy politicians ban energy in Colorado" and "Stop the Bans!"
Fossil Fuel Interests Spent Millions to Tank Clean Air Bills in Colorado
ByJoe Fassler
on
More than $7 million on ads and ballot initiatives helped to water down a legislative package targeting the state’s ozone pollution crisis, advocates say.
More than $7 million on ads and ballot initiatives helped to water down a legislative package targeting the state’s ozone pollution crisis, advocates say.
Pathways ad
Analysis
No Environmental Review Required for Canada’s Largest Carbon Capture Proposal
ByMitch Anderson
on
Why is Pathways Alliance exempt from environmental assessment? The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation would like to know.
Why is Pathways Alliance exempt from environmental assessment? The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation would like to know.
Travis Dardar is wearing a gray hoodie that says "D&C Seafood" and an LSU baseball cap, standing beside a boat with a sign that says, "Environmental Justice Now: Southwest Louisiana Better Together"
A Research Duel Heats up Amid High-Stakes Decision on LNG Exports
BySara Sneath
on
As groups try to influence a federal decision, Louisiana fishers squeezed by current LNG exports call for an end to expansion.
As groups try to influence a federal decision, Louisiana fishers squeezed by current LNG exports call for an end to expansion.
uk/Climate Denier Nigel Farage Standing in Seat at Risk of Sea Level Rises and Flooding
BySam Bright and Adam Barnett
on
Scientific modelling indicates that areas of Clacton could be submerged annually.
Scientific modelling indicates that areas of Clacton could be submerged annually.
view more articles
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The False Claims on Food and Farming That May Sway EU Elections
Fossil Fuel Interests Spent Millions to Tank Clean Air Bills in Colorado
No Environmental Review Required for Canada’s Largest Carbon Capture Proposal
uk/Labour Under Pressure for Reselecting Climate Denial Group Director as Election Candidate
The EU Elections Candidates Spreading False Narratives on Food and Farming
UN Chief Calls For Ban on Fossil Fuel Advertising

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