How a Climate Backlash Influenced Campaigning in Europe NYT: Science By: Somini Sengupta 9 June 2024 at 12:15 After years of political consensus on the transition to cleaner energy, a βgreenlashβ began bubbling up as prices rose and right-wing candidates gained ground. Β© Kenzo Tribouillard/Agence France-Presse β Getty ImagesThe European Parliament in Brussels. Elections are being held through the weekend.