Spotting and countering climate disinformation 3/3

Signs of climate disinformation

Be alert when you encounter content that shows any of the following.
Information can be manipulated intentionally to mislead, or unintentionally through misunderstanding, oversimplification, or poor sourcing.

• Emotional or conspiratorial tone – Uses fear, anger, or distrust to manipulate rather than inform.
• Cherry-picked data or false balance – Highlights isolated facts to mislead or suggest all viewpoints are equally valid.
• Anonymous or unverifiable sources – No clear author or organisation you can check.
• Misuse of science – Scientific terms or graphs taken out of context or used incorrectly.
• Contradiction of scientific consensus – Rejects or questions well-established facts without credible evidence.