‘Alternative truths’: How the EU is tackling climate disinformation

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🗞️ Driving the news: The European Union has endorsed the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change, aiming to combat disinformation as climate change becomes more urgent
• The campaign targets fake experts, emotional manipulation, and AI-generated content that misleads the public on climate science

🔭 The context: Misinformation and disinformation about climate change are making it harder for the public to navigate the issue, with nearly half of Europeans struggling to trust information on social media
• The #ClimateFactsMatter campaign encourages fact-checking and reliance on trusted sources to combat misleading narratives

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Climate disinformation weakens efforts to address the climate crisis by spreading confusion and undermining science-based solutions
• Clear, trustworthy data is essential for driving global policies and actions necessary to transition away from fossil fuels and limit global warming

⏭️ What’s next: The European Commission’s new campaign is expected to educate citizens about identifying fake claims, showing ways to foster informed debates on climate policy

📈 One stat: 52% of Europeans say traditional media fails to provide clear climate change information.

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