The May 2026 local elections have seen a wave of new politicians enter London’s Borough councils. Many were elected on a platform of a radical Green vision for the city, including three Green Mayors (in Hackney, Lewisham and Waltham Forest). While the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, won’t have to defend his position in an election until 2028, this will increase pressure on Khan to deliver on his progressive credentials….Continue reading Will 2026 be the year that Transport for London finally bans polluting ads?
Amsterdam bans ads for fossil fuels and meat
Dutch capital city Amsterdam has set a new gold standard by banning polluting advertising by local law. Ads for everything from fossil fuels to flights to petrol and diesel vehicles, gas heating contracts, and even meat products can, from May 1st, no longer be displayed in public spaces or on the city’s public transport network….Continue reading Amsterdam bans ads for fossil fuels and meat
“This is not a side hustle – this is a strategy”: MPs debate fossil fuel ad ban
For the first time in history, UK MPs have debated restrictions on fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship amid mounting concerns about the impacts of polluters’ marketing on air quality, climate and health. …Continue reading “This is not a side hustle – this is a strategy”: MPs debate fossil fuel ad ban
Support for fossil fuel ad restrictions growing
With the climate crisis getting worse by the day, more and more people are recognising the malign influence of fossil fuel advertising and want to see action taken to reduce it….Continue reading Support for fossil fuel ad restrictions growing
“Mad Men fuelling the madness” – UN Secretary General calls for fossil fuel ad ban
Earlier this month, in a surprise special address in New York to mark World Environment Day, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres directly challenged Fossil Fuel companies and the agencies who promote them. …Continue reading “Mad Men fuelling the madness” – UN Secretary General calls for fossil fuel ad ban
Equinor ad ban reveals deliberate political targeting before Rosebank decision
In December 2023, Norwegian oil giant Equinor’s “Broader Energy” adverts were banned as officially “misleading” by the UK advertising regulator. As reported by the Financial Times, the ban reveals the deliberate political influence of fossil fuel advertising and greenwash, with devastating consequences for the climate. Equinor’s ‘Broader Energy’ ads were banned for implying that wind farms, oil and…Continue reading Equinor ad ban reveals deliberate political targeting before Rosebank decision