How to spot climate disinformation narratives 2/8

What makes climate disinformation convincing?

Disinformation works in subtle ways. Rather than presenting outright lies, it often appeals to strong emotions such as fear, anger, or hopelessness, making people more likely to react quickly and share without verifying. It also takes advantage of the natural uncertainty found in scientific communication—using phrases like “scientists are still debating” to suggest there’s no consensus, even when there is.