Combatting Climate Change Misinformation

Current Strategies and Future Directions

Bibliographic Data

ID21192589
AuthorsLiang Chen (0000-0003-1553-2846, Tsinghua University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume18
Issue1-2
Pages184-190
Publication date2024-02-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEnvironmental Communication (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1752-4032 • E-ISSN: 1752-4040
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17524032.2023.2299756
OpenAlexW4390668771
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited33

Climate change represents a persistent global phenomenon, presenting a significant threat to our entire ecosystem, including human lives. Regrettably, the widespread dissemination of online misinformation has significantly contributed to public skepticism regarding the reality of climate change. Consequently, public care about climate change has not reached the expected level of alarm, as evident in the denial of necessary actions. This study initiates by conducting a comprehensive review of existing research to identify current strategies for countering climate change misinformation. Subsequently, we perform a cross-cultural comparison between Western countries and China and provide specific and pragmatic recommendations tailored for diverse stakeholders. Finally, the role of emerging technologies in addressing climate change misinformation is explored

Climate change · Denial · Environmental resource management · Misinformation · Political science · Politics · Public opinion · Public relations · Skepticism · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Environmental Science · Misinformation and Its Impacts · Psychology · Social Media and Politics · Ecology