

Their focus now is on delaying domestic and international transformation to meet net zero targets. They never publicly declare their funders, but it’s clear they are acting covertly on behalf of big oil and other vested interests. The group group is shrouded in mystery and is highly untransparent. In the run up to COP26, it is attempting to make sure the UK net zero greenhouse gas emissions plans come to nothing and the international talks are a failure, putting all our lives at risk. Today it’s clear the GWPF is still very active. But most importantly: it tells the story of how influential climate change deniers can be and how much they can derail progress towards saving our planet. It’s a great watch with elements of thriller, drama, and even love story. It shows the birth of the arch denialist group the Global Warming Policy Foundation ( GWPF) in 2009 from the point of view of a scientist who was unlucky enough to get enmeshed in their campaign to discredit the science of global warming. Listen to the Extinction Rebellion Podcast anytime, anywhere: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podomatic New episode of the Extinction Rebellion Podcast on climate denialist think-tank Global Warming Policy Foundationĭid you catch the BBC drama The Trick? If not, it is still on BBC iplayer (for those based in the UK only sadly – apologies to our international friends). The rise of climate contrarianism with Richard Black You'll find U-wings, TIE Strikers, Nebulon-B frigates, and the Interdictor.Episode 22: Lies Lies Lies.

Even Jabba the Hutt makes an appearance, offering his services to the Empire and feeding his prisoners to the Sarlaac.Īltogether, Rise of the Empire introduces eight new leaders, thirty-six plastic miniatures, five target markers, two attachment rings, three new dice, and more than one-hundred new cards. And you can set traps for the Rebel pilots and soldiers, luring them away from their base and into massive battles with more fully cinematic combat and tactics. You can command Director Krennic and his finest death troopers. You can confuse Imperials with false orders and assaults behind enemy lines. You can send Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor to recover the Death Star plans. And just as the movie provided new insight into the Galactic Civil War presented in the original Star Wars trilogy, Rise of the Empire adds new depth and story to your Rebellion game experience. Rise of the Empire is an expansion for Star Wars?: Rebellion inspired largely by Rogue One. New tactic cards that lead to more fully cinematic combats.
