Former New South Wales Liberal treasurer Matt Kean has been appointed as the new chair of the Climate Change Authority by the Albanese government. This surprising cross-party appointment comes after Kean's recent resignation from state politics. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the appointment during a news conference alongside federal climate change minister, Chris Bowen. Kean, known for being one of the Coalition's most vocal advocates for addressing the climate crisis, will now lead the Climate Change Authority in his new role.

Reform UK, a rightwing party, has been making controversial claims about the climate crisis amidst record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events. Richard Tice, a prominent figure in the party, has been spreading misinformation about climate change, going as far as to deny the reality of global heating and the UK's net zero target. Despite the overwhelming evidence of climate change, Reform UK continues to push a narrative of climate skepticism, challenging the political consensus on this critical issue. It is important to fact-check and critically examine the claims made by Reform UK to ensure accurate information is being presented to the public.