They say money talks. But sometimes, it whispers, behind closed doors, in Brussels boardrooms, and inside sleek offices of public affairs firms you’ve probably never heard of. While the world tries to phase out fossil fuels, a handful of lobbying and law firms are working hard to protect them. Not because it’s good for the planet, but because big oil still pays.
A new analysis by the Good Lobby reveals just how deep the ties run between powerful lobbying firms and the fossil fuel giants they quietly serve. And for this episode we’re switching things up and we’re talking with professor Alberto Alemanno, to explain why this link remains strong. What does this say about who really influences EU climate policy? And what will it take to hold them accountable?
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