A climate denial conference in the Netherlands shows growing ties between Dutch and American groups, reflecting a broader rightward shift in Europe.
Nina Tea Zibetti, Alexander Beunder, Merel de Buck and Jilles Mast report for DeSmog.
In short:
Clintel’s fifth anniversary conference showcased speakers like Gregory Wrightstone and Willie Soon, emphasizing CO2’s purported benefits and mocking renewable energy.The event underscored growing connections between Dutch climate deniers and U.S.-based organizations like the CO2 Coalition, which has financial backing from major American oil interests.The rise of far-right political parties in the Netherlands, such as PVV and BBB, aligns with Clintel’s anti-regulation stance, giving climate denial more media attention and political influence.
Key quote:
“I embrace that high carbon lifestyle […] CO2 is showing huge, huge benefits and so we should celebrate it.”
— Gregory Wrightstone, climate science denier and executive director of CO2 Coalition
Why this matters:
The strengthening ties between Dutch and American climate deniers could undermine international climate efforts, promoting policies that ignore or downplay the dangers of climate change. This trend reflects a broader political shift that could have significant environmental and policy implications globally.
Source link : https://www.ehn.org/dutch-and-american-climate-deniers-team-up-as-europe-leans-right-2668815676.html
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Publish date : 2024-07-26 06:47:41
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