What Can We Learn from Efforts to Combat Climate Change Misinformation?

About this episode

The episode discusses combating climate change misinformation and its implications for peacebuilding.

At a time when the impacts of climate change are undeniable, why does misinformation about it still work… and what can we do about it? In this episode, Bridget speaks with experts to learn more about the right - and wrong - ways to counter misinformation related to climate change, and how this applies to our greater interest in peacebuilding. John Cook is a senior research fellow with the Melbourne Center for Behavior Change at the University of Melbourne and creator of Cranky Uncle, a game that uses cartoons, humor, and critical thinking to fight misinformation. Check out the Cranky Uncle game (available on iPhone and Android devices) at: https:/crankyuncle.com/ Learn more about John’s work at: https://skepticalscience.com/ Nadia Lozano is a research assistant and associate producer with University of Southern California's Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication The Center empowers journalists and other communicators to tell stories about climate change through training that amplifies science, elevates communities, and engages audiences. Check out her podcast, All Things Sustainable here . We’d love to hear your thoughts about Disrupting Peace. Fill out a short…

People in this episode

Host: Bridget Conley

Guests: John Cook, Nadia Lozano

Topics covered

• climate change
• misinformation
• peacebuilding
• communication
• journalism

Keywords

• climate change
• misinformation
• peacebuilding
• journalism
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Melbourne Center for Behavior Change, University of Southern California, Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication

Products: Cranky Uncle

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