The Telegraph ramps up anti-green narratives against Labour's climate policies
- Analysis of The Telegraph's over 1,600 opinion pieces during Labour's first 100 days revealed a strong bias against climate policies.
- The newspaper's columnists aggressively criticized Ed Miliband and perpetuated narratives that framed fossil fuel companies as victims.
- The findings highlight the ongoing challenge of misinformation in the media regarding climate action despite public recognition of the need for urgent responses.
The UK witnessed a significant media campaign against the new Labour government's climate policies during its initial 100 days in office. An analysis revealed that 94 percent of articles regarding environmental issues in The Telegraph were critical, undermining climate science and policy. Columnists frequently targeted Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband, using derogatory nicknames and insinuating that his policies would lead to economic decline and energy shortages. This coverage included contributions from known climate deniers and figures linked to organizations opposing net zero targets. The findings indicate that despite public demand for climate action, misinformation persists in certain media outlets, complicating the discourse around urgent environmental issues.