‘Damaging to public understanding’: Spain warns of surge in online abuse towards climate scientists
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Euronews.com
19 napja
Spain prioritizes combating disinformation amid rising hate speech against climate scientists. Environment minister Sara Aagesen highlights alarming increases in attacks on meteorologists and journalists, with studies showing significant hostility on social media. Aagesen has alerted the Prosecutor’s Office about this trend, which threatens public understanding of climate issues. Research indicates a connection between conspiracy theories and abuse towards climate scientists, with many reporting negative impacts on their health and work due to online harassment. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)