Sadiq Khan and Anne Hidalgo highlight the urgent impact of climate change on cities, describing the immediate dangers posed by inaction. They argue that climate deniers and misinformation threaten hard-won progress, especially as the world approaches Cop30 in Belem. These misleading narratives thrive online, often distorted by populist figures and influential individuals, which exacerbate public health issues like air pollution. Despite resistance to initiatives like pedestrianizing riverbanks in Paris, evidence shows significant improvements; car pollution has reduced by 40% as a result. The mayors emphasize the importance of staying vigilant against disinformation to protect climate action.
Policies meant to clean air and protect health have been distorted into culture war flashpoints, where public health meets populism and misinformation.
In Paris, online disinformation campaigns have targeted efforts to promote active travel and reduce air pollution, often amplified by partisan politicians.
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