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

The tycoon, who is stepping down from News Corp and Fox, has used his outlets to promote denial and delay action, experts say

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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.