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Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis | Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

The cause of war in Ukraine isn't (widely) disputed or controversial, outside of extreme circles. Unfortunately human-caused climate change being the driver for extreme weather is.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    I looked up some stats. A YouGov poll puts support for Russia in the war at 4% in the UK (as against 21% "don't know" and the rest support Ukraine) so it's pretty fringe. This poll is a bit harder to interpret but sure, climate change is less accepted than the idea that we should favour Ukraine in the war.

    I think though that the principle stands. Mentioning the link frequently, but not all the time, is appropriate for a link that most people understand and agree exists.

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