The conversation is based on a forthcoming chapter in the book Climate Obstruction - A Global Assessment on OUP. Apart from us talking in the episode above, Ann-Kristin Bergquist, Ada Nissen and @stellalevantesi.bsky.social have made important contributions!

When climate policies are not designed with social justice as part of the plan they’re very easy to weaponise against climate action in the broader sense

The companies profiting from pollution must be made to pay for the climate transition

Article from @stellalevantesi.bsky.social

Can you have both social justice and tackle climate change?

Of course.

But the European far right is spreading the myth
that we have to choose (actually, they want neither).

Great piece from VoxEurop @stellalevantesi.bsky.social with contributions from me/CEO.

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🌍🇪🇺 #FarRight parties are adopting a “green” mask – but behind it lies a strategy to block #EU #climate action & protect big business. @stellalevantesi.bsky.social fact-checked how.
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#Greenwashing #RightWatch #Europe #Populism #ClimateAction #Disinfo #EMIF

How the far right and industry lobbies across Europe are weaponising social instability and economic insecurity to block progress and climate action. My latest @voxeurop.bsky.social

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'Historic' win for climate justice in Italy! 🇮🇹 Supreme Court rules that the lawsuit vs. oil giant Eni can proceed, opening doors for more environmental accountability. Get the full details: buff.ly/qXv5SSH #ClimateJustice #ENI” @stellalevantesi.bsky.social

This week, Italy’s highest court ruled that a climate lawsuit brought by Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon against Eni can move forward. A “historical" decision with crucial implications for the future of climate litigation.

My latest @desmog.com
www.desmog.com/2025/07/24/c...

The heatwave in Europe is bringing temperatures up to 46°C. This week I talked to BBC World Service about the connection between heatwaves & climate change, what the situation is in Italy, what the extreme heat means for health, & what happens when it will “dissipate”: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

🟡 NEW 🟡

Oil and Gas Lobby Behind ‘Concerted’ Attempt to Weaken EU Methane Policy - New Report

📝 @stellalevantesi.bsky.social 👇

www.desmog.com/2025/06/10/o...

New InfluenceMap analysis of oil and gas lobbying reveals methane regulations are being targeted as part of a push within the EU for ‘simplification’.

Read more in @desmog.com: www.desmog.com/2025/06/10/o...

🧵 New research highlights how oil and gas companies and lobby groups across the EU and US used a range of tactics aimed at weakening the EU’s regulation on methane.

My latest @desmog.com
www.desmog.com/2025/06/10/o...

Excellent (and alarming) piece from @stellalevantesi.bsky.social on the surge of SLAPP suits to silence and repress opposition to oil and gas projects

🔴 NEW 🔴

New report reveals a surge in SLAPP suits across Europe, as the fossil fuel industry weaponizes legal threats to stifle climate action and dissent. But experts say these lawsuits need to be fought, not feared. #SLAPPSuits

@stellalevantesi.bsky.social reports: www.desmog.com/2024/12/17/n...

Surge in SLAPP suits as fossil fuel industry works to obstruct climate action: experts say these “abusive” lawsuits, designed to silence those speaking out, fighting to hold key players accountable, should be fought, not feared. My latest Gaslit @desmog.bsky.social

www.desmog.com/2024/12/17/n...