Fact vs. Fake News: How to Combat Climate Disinformation

According to the United Nations, the wide occurrence of climate disinformation is delaying climate action. We’ve all heard of people talking about misinformation and disinformation on the news—but what is the difference between the two? Does it matter? And how can we tell what’s true or not? It can be difficult, but spotting incorrect information and fake news is essential to teaching nowadays, especially when those facts are dressed up to look and sound legitimate.

Source: https://greenlearning.ca/blog/environmental-education/fact-vs-fake-news-how-to-combat-climate-disinformation

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