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The ripple effects of these strategies are not confined to the U.S. The Heartland Institute's recent expansion into the UK signifies an alarming trend. With leaders from Britain’s far-right politics involved, the goal is clear: to undermine effective climate policy successes in Europe. The Institute's efforts directly oppose the UK's ambitious Net Zero targets and seek to dismantle progress made over recent decades.
As political divisions on climate policy deepen, there are concerning trends suggesting that climate skepticism may become more entrenched in UK politics. The implications are profound; if these groups succeed, they could undo substantial progress towards reducing emissions and confronting climate change.