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Paris (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 - Climate conspiracy theories are flourishing with lifestyle influencers joining in the misinformation war and scientists hounded on social media, researchers say, as pressure rises on leaders at the COP28 summit.

Climate conspiracy theories are flourishing with lifestyle influencers joining in the misinformation war and scientists hounded on social media, researchers say, as pressure rises on leaders at the COP28 summit. &quot&#x3B;Mis- and disinformation about the climate emergency are delaying urgently&#x20...

Climate conspiracy theories are flourishing with lifestyle influencers joining in the misinformation war and scientists hounded on social media, researchers say, as pressure rises on leaders at the COP28 summit.

Climate conspiracy theories are flourishing with lifestyle influencers joining in the misinformation war and scientists hounded on social media, researchers say, as pressure rises on leaders at the COP28 summit.At the UN's last COP summit, officials and campaigners called for delegates and social media giants to adopt a common definition of climate disinformation and misinformation, and work to prevent it.

According to a recent analysis, 2022 was the worst year yet for “climate-sceptic” content on the social media platform. According to fresh analysis, climate change lies on Twitter reached previously unheard-of heights this year. Along with growing worries about inaccurate information and hateful content that have proliferated since Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media …

The market for alcohol-free drinks is on the rise but taste remains critical to convince more consumers. Jens Kastner reports.

False information about climate change flourished online over the past year, researchers say, with denialist social media posts and conspiracy theories

PARIS - False information about climate change flourished online over the past year, researchers say, with denialist social media posts and conspiracy theories surging after US environmental reforms and Elon Musk's Twitter takeover.

Climate disinfo surges in denial, conspiracy comeback

David McKie speaks with researchers and specialists about how they track climate disinformation, who some of the key nay-sayers are and how deep the lies lie.