Author

Kathie M. Treen, Hywel T. P. Williams, Saffron O’Neill

Year

2020

Publisher

Wiley

DOI/Link

https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/wcc.665?utm_source=miragenews&utm_medium=miragenews&utm_campaign=news

Abstract

“Misinformation about climate change has potentially serious implications for how citizens understand and respond to the issue. In this article, we review research on climate change misinformation, focusing on the social and psychological factors that make it persuasive, the networks through which it spreads, and its impacts on public beliefs and behaviors. We synthesize evidence on the prevalence and themes of online climate misinformation, including organized denialist campaigns and partisan media ecosystems. We also examine counter‐measures such as fact‐checking, debunking, and inoculation interventions, noting both their promise and limitations. Finally, we highlight priorities for future research and policy to better address the evolving landscape of online climate change misinformation.” (paraphrased, under 30 words of any original text)

Keywords

Misinformation and Disinformation, Digital Literacy