'Not fit for purpose': Watchdog accused of failing to protect public from 'climate impacts of high-carbon advertising'

Cecilia Keating
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Campaigners are calling for greater regulation of ads of high-carbon goods and services, including air travel | Credit: iStock
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Campaigners are calling for greater regulation of ads of high-carbon goods and services, including air travel | Credit: iStock

Environmental campaign groups warn ASA lacks the remit or resources to effectively police 'greenwash' campaigns

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has been accused of being "not fit for purpose", following a new analysis that reveals a tiny fraction of environmental complaints against adverts are upheld....

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