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The Rise of Anti-Net Zero Populism in the UK: Comparing Rhetorical Strategies for Climate Policy Dismantling

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This article explores a backlash against the net zero greenhouse gas emissions target within the UK.It introduces the term "anti-net zero populism" to analyse ideological and opportunistic counter-movements working to undermine climate policy.It builds a conceptual framework based on the literatures on "policy dismantling" and "discursive opportunity structures" to analyse how right-wing populists seek to undermine the net zero goal and dismantle policies.The article compares these efforts across six specific policy areas involved in pursuing net zero.Overall, it contributes to understanding the roles of discourse for policy dismantling, and the comparative strategies pursued to undermine net zero.

Source: Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis Research and Practice

DOI: 10.1080/13876988.2023.2242799

Authors: Matthew Paterson, Stanley Wilshire, Paul Tobin

Institution: University of Manchester

Language: English

Topic: Populism, Right-Wing Movements

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Economic and Social Research Council