Meta has announced plans to terminate its fact-checking program and reduce content moderation, raising alarms about the potential for increased climate misinformation on its platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The company's decision means that false claims may proliferate, particularly during environmental crises. Historically, Meta's Climate Science Information Center aimed to combat misinformation, but with controls loosening, the risk of misleading content re-emerging is significant. Effective communication strategies are vital for countering misinformation, particularly in a time of escalating climate-associated disasters.
The decision by Meta to end its fact-checking program raises concerns about increased climate misinformation on Facebook and Instagram, especially during crisis events.
Fact-checking can help correct misinformation about climate change, but effectiveness depends on aligning messages with audience values and using trusted messengers.
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