Common climate change disinformation narratives 5/13
Examples of common disinformation claims
“Climate change is an excuse for world government”
Claims international cooperation on climate is a cover for taking away national or personal freedoms.
“The ‘Great Reset’ will take away your freedoms”
Connects climate action to unrelated global conspiracies, fuelling resistance to legitimate reforms.
“Climate policies are designed to control your lifestyle”
Suggests that governments use environmental regulations to restrict personal freedoms, such as what you eat, how you travel, or where you live. This narrative falsely frames climate action as authoritarian rather than as a democratic and evidence-based response to a global crisis.