A parliamentary inquiry has found that coordinated climate misinformation campaigns are driving real-world conflict in Australian communities.
According to The Guardian, the inquiry identified a "denial machine" spreading false information about climate science and renewable energy.
Mate, there's an ocean of Pacific Islands facing existential threats from rising seas, while parts of Australia fight over whether climate change is real.
The inquiry heard evidence of communities divided over wind farms and solar projects based on misinformation. Social media platforms - particularly Facebook and YouTube - are amplifying climate misinformation despite stated policies against it.
While some Australian communities fight over wind farms based on false information, nations like Tuvalu, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands face immediate climate consequences. The contrast couldn't be starker.
