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TalkRadio Faces Backlash for Spreading Climate Misinformation

8/22/2025

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TalkRadio received backlash for promoting false climate claims following England's hottest June.
The Met Office confirmed human impact on extreme heat, while TalkRadio spread misinformation 190 times in July.
Hosts criticized the UK government's net zero policy, using derogatory language towards officials.
Ofcom's lack of regulation on climate misinformation has permitted channels like Talk to function without oversight.

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Story summary

TalkRadio received backlash for promoting false climate claims following England's hottest June.
The Met Office confirmed human impact on extreme heat, while TalkRadio spread misinformation 190 times in July.
Hosts criticized the UK government's net zero policy, using derogatory language towards officials.
Ofcom's lack of regulation on climate misinformation has permitted channels like Talk to function without oversight.