Ahead of COP30 climate summit: 'Big Carbon' floods social media with climate-related misinformation

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> Despite widespread global support for climate action, a new report by Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD) warns that climate-related misinformation remains rampant online, especially in the lead-up to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.

> The report details how researchers analysed a range of online platforms in the months leading up to the summit and found a significant surge in false or manipulated climate-related content.

> According to the study, instances of misinformation connected to the COP conference reportedly rose by 267% between July and September. https://today.rtl.lu/news/science-and-environment/a/2353285.html #COP30 #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Brazil #BigOil