Twitter announces ban on climate denial ads, as Elon Musk promises 'free speech' overhaul

Cecilia Keating
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Elon Musk charges a Tesla

Social media network unveils plan to ban ads that deny climate change, just days before company announces controversial takeover agreement with Elon Musk

Twitter has announced a crackdown on advertising that denies climate science, just days before confirming plans to sell the company to billionnaire businessman and self-described 'free speech absolutist'...

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