Can we be inoculated against climate misinformation? Yes—if we prebunk rather than debunk, researchers say
(phys.org)
TLDR; Summary
Last year was the hottest on record with temperatures 1.5°C warmer than pre-industrial era
Climate misinformation still spreads, evolving from denial to questioning solutions
Debunking misinformation is not always effective, prebunking is a new method
Prebunking acts like a vaccine against misinformation, reducing its spread
Studies show prebunking is effective in countering misinformation on topics like vaccines and climate change
Social media platforms like Meta are adopting prebunking techniques to combat misinformation
Prebunking can be used to counter climate misinformation claims ahead of events like wildfires
Prebunking involves providing accurate information in advance to counter misleading claims
Prebunking is crucial in the fight against misinformation as the world gets hotter
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