Rightwing narrative fuelling false belief UK public oppose net zero, study finds

The Guardian Environment3/20/2026

Summary

A study indicates that political elites, including Reform, Tory, and some media outlets, are misaligned with public opinion regarding net zero policies. The analysis reveals that media coverage of net zero is more than twice as likely to be negative compared to public attitudes, creating a false perception that these policies are unpopular among voters.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

6h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes

Score BreakdownRisk 55

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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