G20 leaders can’t tackle the climate crisis without addressing information integrity – The Mail & Guardian

G20 leaders can’t tackle the climate crisis without addressing information integrity – The Mail & Guardian

Last year was the world’s warmest on record, leaving no uncertainty that we are feeling the effects of climate change worldwide. Yet, persistent doubts about its existence continue to undermine the effectiveness of policy measures aimed at reducing humanity’s impact on the climate. These doubts do not spread organically based on citizens’ concerns, but are pushed by well-financed and coordinated disinformation campaigns. Global research on clima…