Human Rights

Illustration of a UN expert advocating for the criminalization of fossil fuel disinformation and banning industry lobbying (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Criminalize Fossil Fuel Lies”: UN Expert Demands Radical Ban on Lobbying, Urgent Action to Avert Global Catastrophe and Protect Human Rights
In a bold and unprecedented move, a leading UN expert has called for the criminalization of fossil fuel disinformation and a total ban on industry lobbying, marking a dramatic shift in the global effort to combat the climate crisis and safeguard human rights.

By Vivian HoJune 30, 2025