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Ofcom Launches First Climate Change Denial Investigation Since 2017

3/24/2026

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Ofcom will investigate climate change denial complaints for the first time since 2017.
The decision follows pressure from campaigners who criticized Ofcom for allowing broadcasters to spread misinformation.
Ofcom previously dismissed over 1,000 climate-related complaints since 2020.
Ofcom will reassess specific cases involving TalkTV and TalkRadio.
Investigations into the complaints will be published in due course.

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Story summary

Ofcom will investigate climate change denial complaints for the first time since 2017.
The decision follows pressure from campaigners who criticized Ofcom for allowing broadcasters to spread misinformation.
Ofcom previously dismissed over 1,000 climate-related complaints since 2020.
Ofcom will reassess specific cases involving TalkTV and TalkRadio.
Investigations into the complaints will be published in due course.