Google to ban ads appearing next to climate change denial content

The new policy and its parameters were created through consultation with climate science experts, including those who have worked with the United Nations on the issue

Google is to block digital adverts from appearing alongside climate change denial content across its platforms and on YouTube. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Google is to block digital adverts from appearing alongside climate change denial content across its platforms and on YouTube.

The internet giant said it has had complaints from a number of its advertising and publishing partners about misinformation.