Climate Change Denial Makes an Untimely Comeback

In the past year, climate science has been clearer than ever.

But in the face of mounting scientific proof and real-world impacts, denialism had become a fringe viewpoint.

“We are now seeing out-and-out denial is making an absolute comeback,” she said.

Misinformation around politics and the widely debunked notion of election fraud have sowed mistrust in democracy in the US.

It’s terrible timing for the future of humanity.

And their efforts are taking hold.

It examined public perception of a number of disproven climate myths, as well as denialism.

Amplification is a major problem that platforms need to tackle, said King.

“We must get a handle on it as quickly as possible.”