Pallavi Sethi
@pallavis.bsky.social
Policy Fellow (climate change misinformation) @ the London School of Economics
Beyond stripping away climate friendly language & shutting down climate committees, Reform led councils are not saving any money from ditching net zero because the savings were never there.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
Exclusive: Disclosures show figures cited by council leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papers
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Beyond stripping away climate friendly language & shutting down climate committees, Reform led councils are not saving any money from ditching net zero because the savings were never there.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
You would think the 15-minute conspiracy is old news but here we are with the Telegraph amplifying more such conspiracies. My words in @granthamlse.bsky.social
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The Telegraph misrepresents 15-minute cities - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Despite extensive debunking of misinformation and conspiracy theories around 15-minute cities and Oxford traffic filters, some UK newspapers continue to misrepresent the concepts.
www.lse.ac.uk
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
You would think the 15-minute conspiracy is old news but here we are with the Telegraph amplifying more such conspiracies. My words in @granthamlse.bsky.social
www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
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Why are energy prices so high in the UK and is government doing enough to support people?
My take on @lbc.co.uk Radio this morning.
youtu.be/GRwFZfygvr4?...
My take on @lbc.co.uk Radio this morning.
youtu.be/GRwFZfygvr4?...
LBC Radio interview on high energy prices in the UK
YouTube video by Jan Rosenow
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January 30, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Why are energy prices so high in the UK and is government doing enough to support people?
My take on @lbc.co.uk Radio this morning.
youtu.be/GRwFZfygvr4?...
My take on @lbc.co.uk Radio this morning.
youtu.be/GRwFZfygvr4?...
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The utterly shameless & widely covered "report" out today, claiming net zero will "cost" £9tn is based on:
* Assuming free fossil-fuel energy, free petrol cars, free gas boilers, free gas power plants etc
AND
* Including climate damages in the "cost" of net zero
I kid you not, it is that stupid
* Assuming free fossil-fuel energy, free petrol cars, free gas boilers, free gas power plants etc
AND
* Including climate damages in the "cost" of net zero
I kid you not, it is that stupid
🧵A political/media guide to the "truth" about net-zero
1) Add up costs to install & run a net-zero energy system
2) Pretend fossil-fuelled alternatives wld be free
3) Do say "eco zealots are bankrupting us"
4) Don't say "free cars if we scrap net-zero" cos it sounds ridiculous
5) That's it!
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1) Add up costs to install & run a net-zero energy system
2) Pretend fossil-fuelled alternatives wld be free
3) Do say "eco zealots are bankrupting us"
4) Don't say "free cars if we scrap net-zero" cos it sounds ridiculous
5) That's it!
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January 13, 2026 at 7:37 AM
The utterly shameless & widely covered "report" out today, claiming net zero will "cost" £9tn is based on:
* Assuming free fossil-fuel energy, free petrol cars, free gas boilers, free gas power plants etc
AND
* Including climate damages in the "cost" of net zero
I kid you not, it is that stupid
* Assuming free fossil-fuel energy, free petrol cars, free gas boilers, free gas power plants etc
AND
* Including climate damages in the "cost" of net zero
I kid you not, it is that stupid
By pushing the EPA to ignore health benefits when weighing regulatory costs, this shift becomes a dangerous invisibility tactic. It vanishes the harm and the real benefits of clean air are reframed as debatable.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
By pushing the EPA to ignore health benefits when weighing regulatory costs, this shift becomes a dangerous invisibility tactic. It vanishes the harm and the real benefits of clean air are reframed as debatable.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Trump’s attack on climate science is an epistemic assault. It’s more than just denying science or delaying action. It’s about controlling who can create, share, and access knowledge.
💥New: As #climate disasters intensify, the #Trump admin isn't just denying science, it is actively censoring it.
@pallavis.bsky.social unpacks how efforts to erase climate data in the US undermine scientific institutions, threaten global climate preparedness & deepen inequalities in a warming world
@pallavis.bsky.social unpacks how efforts to erase climate data in the US undermine scientific institutions, threaten global climate preparedness & deepen inequalities in a warming world
Inside Trump’s campaign to censor climate science - Impact of Social Sciences
As climate disasters intensify, the Trump administration is not just denying science, it is actively censoring it. Pallavi Sethi examines how efforts to erase climate data in the US undermine…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
August 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Trump’s attack on climate science is an epistemic assault. It’s more than just denying science or delaying action. It’s about controlling who can create, share, and access knowledge.
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Let’s be absolutely clear. This decision, based on fringe conspiracy theories, will kill children.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
RFK Jr. says U.S. will stop funding global vaccine alliance Gavi
Gavi works to expand access to vaccines for children in some of the world’s poorest countries. Health experts say the move could have deadly consequences.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Let’s be absolutely clear. This decision, based on fringe conspiracy theories, will kill children.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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The start of the second day of the EAUC conference @theeauc.bsky.social and there's just been a fascinating talk that included the impact of, and how to address, misinformation. @pallavis.bsky.social.
June 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The start of the second day of the EAUC conference @theeauc.bsky.social and there's just been a fascinating talk that included the impact of, and how to address, misinformation. @pallavis.bsky.social.
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NEW ANALYSIS: Reform UK now runs 10 counties across England, putting 6GW of new clean-energy capacity at risk (mostly batteries)
However, Reforms' ability to block planning consent looks weaker than its leaders hoped
By Molly Lempriere & Josh Gabbatiss
www.carbonbrief.org/...
However, Reforms' ability to block planning consent looks weaker than its leaders hoped
By Molly Lempriere & Josh Gabbatiss
www.carbonbrief.org/...
June 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
NEW ANALYSIS: Reform UK now runs 10 counties across England, putting 6GW of new clean-energy capacity at risk (mostly batteries)
However, Reforms' ability to block planning consent looks weaker than its leaders hoped
By Molly Lempriere & Josh Gabbatiss
www.carbonbrief.org/...
However, Reforms' ability to block planning consent looks weaker than its leaders hoped
By Molly Lempriere & Josh Gabbatiss
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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#ReformUK candidates in the #LocalElections peddled an anti-climate, anti-net-zero agenda.
This campaign fails the local communities exposed to the risks of #ClimateChange these candidates seek to represent – @pallavis.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.
This campaign fails the local communities exposed to the risks of #ClimateChange these candidates seek to represent – @pallavis.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.
Voters should reject Reform UK’s anti-climate agenda in the local elections - British Politics and Policy at LSE
Reform UK candidates in this year’s local elections have been promoting an anti-climate, anti-net-zero agenda. Pallavi Sethi argues that this campaign goes directly against the interests of the local…
blogs.lse.ac.uk
May 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#ReformUK candidates in the #LocalElections peddled an anti-climate, anti-net-zero agenda.
This campaign fails the local communities exposed to the risks of #ClimateChange these candidates seek to represent – @pallavis.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.
This campaign fails the local communities exposed to the risks of #ClimateChange these candidates seek to represent – @pallavis.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.
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Local elections are taking place today in many parts of England, and Reform UK candidates have been promoting an anti-climate, anti-net-zero agenda.
In this blog, @pallavis.bsky.social argues that this campaign goes directly against the interests of the local communities they seek to represent.
In this blog, @pallavis.bsky.social argues that this campaign goes directly against the interests of the local communities they seek to represent.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
May 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Local elections are taking place today in many parts of England, and Reform UK candidates have been promoting an anti-climate, anti-net-zero agenda.
In this blog, @pallavis.bsky.social argues that this campaign goes directly against the interests of the local communities they seek to represent.
In this blog, @pallavis.bsky.social argues that this campaign goes directly against the interests of the local communities they seek to represent.
In tomorrow's local elections, voters have a clear choice: support leadership that protects their future against climate risks or choose candidates whose policies may jeopardise their future.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk
April 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In tomorrow's local elections, voters have a clear choice: support leadership that protects their future against climate risks or choose candidates whose policies may jeopardise their future.
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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🚨Some major errors & misleading claims from experienced presenter Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4 Today, when discussing British Steel with Treasury Minister James Murray
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
April 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🚨Some major errors & misleading claims from experienced presenter Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4 Today, when discussing British Steel with Treasury Minister James Murray
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
I hope these are corrected on tomorrow's programme, and Robinson sticks to the facts in future.
Here's what he got wrong... 🧵
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Lord Nicholas Stern spoke during the debate in the House of Lords on ‘The affordability of achieving the net zero emissions target by 2050’
You can read his full speech here
You can read his full speech here
Speech by Lord Stern of Brentford during debate on ‘The affordability of achieving the net zero emissions target by 2050’ - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
Text of a speech given by Lord Stern to the House of Lords on 3 April 2025.
www.lse.ac.uk
April 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Lord Nicholas Stern spoke during the debate in the House of Lords on ‘The affordability of achieving the net zero emissions target by 2050’
You can read his full speech here
You can read his full speech here
It was an honour to speak at the Climate Information Integrity Summit in Brasilia. Deeply inspired by the collective dedication of scientists, civil societies, and climate activists working together to protect the integrity of information in the fight against climate disinformation 🙌🏽
Yesterday, @pallavis.bsky.social spoke at the Climate Information Integrity Summit in Brazil.
She spoke about how parts of the British press are failing to meet the standards of accuracy, particularly in their coverage of the UK’s climate change policies.
She spoke about how parts of the British press are failing to meet the standards of accuracy, particularly in their coverage of the UK’s climate change policies.
March 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It was an honour to speak at the Climate Information Integrity Summit in Brasilia. Deeply inspired by the collective dedication of scientists, civil societies, and climate activists working together to protect the integrity of information in the fight against climate disinformation 🙌🏽
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The Chancellor’s Spring Statement and upcoming Spending Review cannot afford to de-prioritise investment in the clean transition which is crucial for the UK government's growth mission says Esin Serin in @businessgreen.bsky.social
www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4411...
www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4411...
Cutting clean investment in the Spring Statement would be bad economics and poor politics
The Spring Statement and upcoming Spending Review cannot afford to de-prioritise investment in the clean transition, as it is crucial for the government's growth mission, writes Esin Serin from LSE's ...
www.businessgreen.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement and upcoming Spending Review cannot afford to de-prioritise investment in the clean transition which is crucial for the UK government's growth mission says Esin Serin in @businessgreen.bsky.social
www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4411...
www.businessgreen.com/opinion/4411...
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That's actually kinda funny in a morbid unfunny way. Sadly the random country did fight a war, jointly with the U.S., 22 years ago... based entirely on disinformation on an industrial scale. Remember the mythical WMDs? So very apropos for disinformers now to omit. www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...
March 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
That's actually kinda funny in a morbid unfunny way. Sadly the random country did fight a war, jointly with the U.S., 22 years ago... based entirely on disinformation on an industrial scale. Remember the mythical WMDs? So very apropos for disinformers now to omit. www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...
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ISD’s newest investigation examines the German far-right’s use of generative AI. A range of actors are using the technology to rapidly produce and promote videos, images, text and even songs. The spread of this content also exposes gaps in the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). ow.ly/GPIH50V2fWu
Generative AI and the German Far Right: Narratives, Tactics and Digital Strategies
This report examines how German far-right actors use generative AI, the narratives on which they concentrate, and the tactics they employ to disseminate this content.
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February 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
ISD’s newest investigation examines the German far-right’s use of generative AI. A range of actors are using the technology to rapidly produce and promote videos, images, text and even songs. The spread of this content also exposes gaps in the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). ow.ly/GPIH50V2fWu
It’s no wonder that parties like the AfD & FPO oppose the Digital Services Act & villainise fact-checkers.
February 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It’s no wonder that parties like the AfD & FPO oppose the Digital Services Act & villainise fact-checkers.
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Yesterday Meta’s main lobbyist Joel Kaplan at a Brussels lobby event railed against data privacy and the AI Act. He also called EU tech fines a ‘tariff’".
When we registered for the event, Meta told us there was not enough room. No critical eyes allowed 🤔
www.politico.eu/article/meta...
When we registered for the event, Meta told us there was not enough room. No critical eyes allowed 🤔
www.politico.eu/article/meta...
Meta chief lobbyist slams EU tech laws and fines
Joel Kaplan told a Brussels Meta event that the approach Brussels is taking to tech resembles “a tax or a tariff.”
www.politico.eu
February 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yesterday Meta’s main lobbyist Joel Kaplan at a Brussels lobby event railed against data privacy and the AI Act. He also called EU tech fines a ‘tariff’".
When we registered for the event, Meta told us there was not enough room. No critical eyes allowed 🤔
www.politico.eu/article/meta...
When we registered for the event, Meta told us there was not enough room. No critical eyes allowed 🤔
www.politico.eu/article/meta...
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Meta's recent decision to discontinue its third-party fact-checking program in the US has sparked significant controversy. In her new piece, Pallavi Sethi explores how this move, framed as protecting free speech, may actually undermine democracy and amplify misinformation.
The myth of Meta’s free speech places democracy at risk - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
With algorithms working to trigger reaction, not discern the truth, misinformation – including on climate change – is flourishing and harming democracy, this commentary contends, calling for a…
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January 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Meta's recent decision to discontinue its third-party fact-checking program in the US has sparked significant controversy. In her new piece, Pallavi Sethi explores how this move, framed as protecting free speech, may actually undermine democracy and amplify misinformation.
Meta is lying to you when it says it is committed to free speech. True free expression requires more than just the absence of censorship: it demands a commitment to an informed and transparent public sphere. Algorithmic transparency is no longer an option, it is a necessity.
“With algorithms working to trigger reaction, not discern the truth, misinformation – including on climate change – is flourishing and harming democracy.”
In this commentary @pallavis.bsky.social looks at Meta’s new moderation policies.
In this commentary @pallavis.bsky.social looks at Meta’s new moderation policies.
The myth of Meta’s free speech places democracy at risk - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
With algorithms working to trigger reaction, not discern the truth, misinformation – including on climate change – is flourishing and harming democracy, this commentary contends, calling for a systemi...
www.lse.ac.uk
January 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Meta is lying to you when it says it is committed to free speech. True free expression requires more than just the absence of censorship: it demands a commitment to an informed and transparent public sphere. Algorithmic transparency is no longer an option, it is a necessity.
TIL: Austria’s far-right party FPO deeply cares about animal protection… resenting a far-party has never felt more confusing 🥴
January 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
TIL: Austria’s far-right party FPO deeply cares about animal protection… resenting a far-party has never felt more confusing 🥴
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Thanks to @iburrell.bsky.social in the i newspaper for highlighting new analysis published by @carbonbrief.org in his latest media column which focuses on how Trump's return will see a surge in climate misinformation.
January 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Thanks to @iburrell.bsky.social in the i newspaper for highlighting new analysis published by @carbonbrief.org in his latest media column which focuses on how Trump's return will see a surge in climate misinformation.