Rightwing narrative fuelling false belief UK public oppose net zero, study finds
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📌 Key Takeaways
- A study reveals a rightwing narrative is misleading the public about UK opposition to net zero policies.
- Public support for net zero is stronger than commonly portrayed by certain political factions.
- Misinformation campaigns are influencing perceptions of climate policy acceptance.
- The findings highlight a disconnect between actual public opinion and media-driven narratives.
📖 Full Retelling
<p>Reform, Tory and some media rhetoric runs contrary to poll showing far more voters for net zero than against it</p><p>Political elites are out of step with the public appetite for net zero, according to analysis that identifies rightwing media narratives as fuelling a false backlash against climate action.</p><p>Media coverage of net zero is more than twice as likely to be negative than public attitudes and is driving a false perception that net zero policies are
🏷️ Themes
Climate Policy, Misinformation
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<p>Reform, Tory and some media rhetoric runs contrary to poll showing far more voters for net zero than against it</p><p>Political elites are out of step with the public appetite for net zero, according to analysis that identifies rightwing media narratives as fuelling a false backlash against climate action.</p><p>Media coverage of net zero is more than twice as likely to be negative than public attitudes and is driving a false perception that net zero policies are
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