The Guardian Environment • 3/20/2026

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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