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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Graham Readfearn and Adam Morton

‘Climate villain’: scientists say Rupert Murdoch wielded his media empire to sow confusion and doubt

A composite image of Rupert Murdoch with today's News Corp papers faded over him
‘When our history is written, and the final roster of climate villains is posted, Rupert Murdoch will be at the top,’ says the Pacific Institute’s Dr Peter Gleick. Composite: Getty/Guardian

Scientists have described the media tycoon Rupert Murdoch as a “climate villain” who has used his television and newspaper empire to promote climate science denial and delay action.

Murdoch’s outlets, including Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and The Australian, have long been known to promote doubts about the cause and consequences of the climate crisis. Scientists said this had caused lasting damage.

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