Chapter 2: Common disinformation tactics in climate change debates
In the ongoing global discourse on climate change, disinformation is a significant barrier to public understanding and effective action. Various tactics are used to distort the truth and sow doubt about climate science, often exploiting the complexity of the issue to mislead the public. This chapter explores some of the most common disinformation tactics used in the climate change debate, providing definitions, explanations, and real-world examples of each.