How to detect climate fake news and misinformation?
A few questions will help you fact-check, such as:
- Where did you find the news? Investigate the source.
- Who is the author of the story? Do a quick background check on the author on LinkedIn or Google.
- When is the publication posted? Check the date and remember that some false stories aren’t completely fake, but rather distortions of real events.
- What about the facts? Check the sources of the story and the facts it contains.
- Is there a video or are there pictures in the story? Check them using a reverse image search tool.
- Does the news seem exaggerated or sensational? Be cautious if you see provocative headlines with excessive use of capital letters or emotional language
You can find a list of websites that will help you to check climate-related facts or fake here.
