Consumer Choice Center, a libertarian outfit, has advocated against green regulations in the EU without being registered as a lobbying group, DeSmog can reveal. The US-based organisation – which has links to a network of fossil fuel funded think tanks and advocacy groups – has opposed climate-friendly measures in Europe, such as the phase-out of […]

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1520894

Consumer Choice Center, a libertarian outfit, has advocated against green regulations in the EU without being registered as a lobbying group, DeSmog can reveal.

The US-based organisation – which has links to a network of fossil fuel funded think tanks and advocacy groups – has opposed climate-friendly measures in Europe, such as the phase-out of petrol cars and green farming reforms, despite being removed from the lobby register over a year ago. …

  • zephyreks@lemmy.caEnglish
    183·
    1 year ago

    Does that make the news… False?

    Sure, DeSmog isn’t the most well-known site, but EUobserver has also reported in this: https://euobserver.com/eu-political/157247

    Is journalism biased because it doesn’t agree with your worldview? That’s one hell of an authoritarian take.

    Edit: For context, EUobserver is one of the most influential news sources for EU officials. It’s widely considered to be reputable and fair in its journalism.

    • Acid@startrek.websiteEnglish
      92·
      1 year ago

      Is journalism biased because it doesn’t agree with your worldview? That’s one hell of an authoritarian take.

      Really feels like we are in that sort of a world these days where if something comes from someone you don’t like or agree with it must automatically be fake.

      The legacy of 2016

      • galloog1@lemmy.worldEnglish
        73·
        1 year ago

        It’s not fake but also not relevant. Good news provides context in addition to simple event facts. The best propaganda is based in truth. The intent here is to promote the idea that the West is rotten and corrupt through and through.

        They only get these facts because of a transparent society so antiwestern propagandists have always had an easier time supporting that narrative.

        Our takeaway should be that they system is working and ensuring that political interest groups are kept in check and transparent within society. Less liberal societies would simply jail them and hide the evidence.

          • galloog1@lemmy.worldEnglish
            11·
            1 year ago

            Propaganda and strategic narratives is literally my profession. Take everything I say with a grain of salt. Just because I believe it does not mean I’m not being strategic. Educate yourselves. Learn how journalism works. Learn its limitations. Experience the world and try not to take it too seriously.

    • naneek@lemmy.caEnglish
      02·
      1 year ago

      I’m not disputing the story. I think knowing the OPs motivation for posting it is useful info.