From ‘psyops’ to ‘hysterical hysteria’: how GB News and Talk TV lost their cool in the heatwaves
Summary
During the UK heatwaves in May and June 2024, some TV presenters on GB News and TalkTV downplayed the dangers of extreme heat and climate change. Official data later showed that nearly 2,900 people died early because of the heat, contradicting the broadcasters' dismissive comments.Key Facts
- The UK experienced record-breaking heatwaves in May and June 2024.
- GB News and TalkTV presenters often minimized the risks of the heat and climate change.
- Some hosts said people die from many causes, so heat deaths were not a big concern.
- An analysis published on 13 July estimated about 2,700 premature deaths due to the heatwaves.
- The UK Health Security Agency later confirmed 2,877 heat-related deaths in England and Wales.
- Many heat-related deaths involved elderly or already ill people.
- Some presenters compared heat deaths to winter cold deaths, ignoring recent data showing heat deaths now exceed cold deaths.
- One presenter blamed a politician for deaths linked to green energy policies, without evidence.
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