Opinion: Focusing on disinformation is stalling climate action

The climate movement’s fixation on disinformation overlooks practical challenges communities face in adopting green energy, missing opportunities to drive real change on the ground.

Holly Buck writes for Jacobin.


In short:

  • Climate action funding is available, but public awareness and accessibility are low.
  • The disinformation focus diverts attention from engaging with real concerns about energy transitions.
  • Treating skepticism about green policies as mere misinformation alienates people and creates distrust.

Why this matters:

Disinformation discourse distracts from addressing legitimate public concerns about climate policies. Engaging communities directly and addressing their doubts about renewable energy could lead to more effective climate solutions.

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