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Commenters despair of public education on climate collapse
Original: I think we can lay to rest the idea that the public can be educated about climate collapse. The misinformation grist mil
A commentary circulating online argues that efforts to educate the public about climate collapse have failed, blaming a sustained misinformation campaign by interests that profit from business as usual. The author claims these actors are working to derail climate mitigation while planning to shelter themselves from the worst effects, and expresses deep pessimism that public communication can still change the trajectory.
Why now: Frustration over misinformation and stalled climate action is resurfacing as climate impacts and mitigation debates intensify.
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- I think we can lay to rest the idea that the public can be educated about climate collapse. The misinformation grist mill that wants to profiteer off BAU until the last crop fails and then go live in their fancy bunkers is working overtime to derail climate mitigation efforts.… · MissGayle@urbanists.social · 4
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