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The internet holds vast amounts of trustworthy information on many issues, but also huge volumes of false and misleading content, especially about climate change.
Vincent: “Right now we are seeing a lot of mis- and disinformation about climate solutions … electric vehicles, renewable energy.”
Climate scientist Emmanuel Vincent is the founder of Science Feedback.
The group includes a network of scientists who review some of the climate-related stories and myths spreading online, such as the false claim that wind turbines do not work in the cold. In fact, they do operate in low temperatures and have systems to prevent ice buildup.
Vincent: “So we have about 500 scientists … to help us verify when there is a prominent claim whether it is true or false, whether it is based on sound science and in agreement with the data. … We also go and read the scientific literature.”
They summarize their findings in free articles at science.feedback.org. The resources are written for a general audience and include links to other studies and resources that provide more in-depth information.
So the initiative provides reliable information about climate change and climate solutions – helping people separate fact from fiction.
Reporting credit: Sarah Kennedy / ChavoBart Digital Media
