Why Misinformation Works: The Psychology Behind Climate Disinformation

Why does misinformation spread like wildfire—and why is it so hard to correct? Climate communication researchers John Cook (findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/1028119-jo…) (University of Melbourne) and Dominik A. Stecula (libarts.colostate.edu/people/decu) (Colorado State University) explain the psychology of misinformation, drawing on years of research around climate denial, political polarization, and media dynamics.

Additional resources:
Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment (global.oup.com/academic/product/climate-obstru…;)
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