New misinformation strategies about climate change are emerging, attempting to undermine renewable energy growth rather than deny its existence. The fossil fuel industry has shifted tactics to sow doubt about the validity of renewable energy solutions, motivated by market competition. The International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) highlights that these tactics, termed 'strategic disruption,' appear reasonable while obstructing necessary climate action. Prominent figures like former President Trump have propagated these misleading narratives, contributing to a broader campaign against renewable energy's adoption and progress.
Delay tactics can be considered the 'new denial,' the report notes. It might manifest as inaccurate claims about renewable energy's impact on the environment, or falsely blaming power outages on renewables.
Renewable energy has started to take off as a more affordable and sustainable alternative to coal, oil, and gas. Fossil fuel industry leaders and their allies...have pivoted to more sly ways to keep selling their products.
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