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Facebook's new climate change misinformation effort falls short, advocates say

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Facebook’s new effort to combat climate change misinformation falls short of addressing the root of the false claims spreading on the social media platform, an advocacy group said.

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The Guardian

Facebook steps up fight against climate misinformation – but critics say effort falls short

New efforts will let vast amounts of false material slip through the cracks, according to climate advocates

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hill

Facebook's new climate change misinformation effort falls short, advocates say

Facebook’s new effort to combat climate change misinformation falls short of addressing the root of the false claims spreading on the social media platform, an advocacy group said.

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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WION

Facebook steps up its fight against climate misinformation, critics say efforts fall short

Facebook has announced various new efforts to combat climate crisis misinformation on its platform. These include expanding its climate science centre to provide more reliable information, investing in organizations that fight misinformation, and launching a video series to highlight young climate advocates on both Facebook and Instagram. However, as per critics, the new push falls short and will allow vast amounts of climate misinformation to s…

3 years ago·Noida, India

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The Verge

Facebook’s new commitments on climate misinformation miss the point, activists say

An Extinction Rebellion environmental activist mother group protest outside Google UK HQ demanding they stop climate deniers profiting on their platforms on October 16, 2019 in London, England. | Photo by Ollie Millington/Getty ImagesLies about climate change still fester unchecked on Facebook, environmentalists say, even as the social media giant announces new climate initiatives. The company today said that it’s beefing up a “Climate Science …

3 years ago·United States

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The Ohio Star

Facebook Will Fund Fact-Checkers Fighting ‘Climate Misinformation’ - The Ohio Star

by Ailan Evans Facebook announced a grant program Thursday to fund fact-checking groups combating the spread of “climate misinformation.”The program is designed to provide Facebook users with accurate and reliable information on topics related to climate change, such as sea levels and global warming, Facebook announced. The company said it launched the initiative partly in response to an August report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate …

3 years ago

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Social Media Today

Facebook Announces New Initiatives to Raise Awareness of Climate Change, and Tackle Climate Misinformation

Facebook will support a new program to combat climate misinformation - but it could still do more to restrict the reach of such.

3 years ago

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Facebook steps up fight against climate misinformation – but critics say effort falls short

Facebook steps up fight against climate misinformation – but critics say effort falls short

Facebook's new climate change misinformation effort falls short, advocates say

Facebook's new climate change misinformation effort falls short, advocates say

Facebook steps up its fight against climate misinformation, critics say efforts fall short

Facebook steps up its fight against climate misinformation, critics say efforts fall short

Facebook’s new commitments on climate misinformation miss the point, activists say

Facebook’s new commitments on climate misinformation miss the point, activists say

Facebook Will Fund Fact-Checkers Fighting ‘Climate Misinformation’ - The Ohio Star

Facebook Will Fund Fact-Checkers Fighting ‘Climate Misinformation’ - The Ohio Star

Facebook Announces New Initiatives to Raise Awareness of Climate Change, and Tackle Climate Misinformation

Facebook Announces New Initiatives to Raise Awareness of Climate Change, and Tackle Climate Misinformation

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